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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

V21 AGGMOT history

V21 AGG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

V21 AGG blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
97,739 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V21 AGG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V21 AGG was last recorded at 97,739 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,273 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
466 miles
Average per year
3,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,739 miles
  • 2025 – 97,273 miles
  • 2024 – 95,458 miles
  • 2023 – 91,942 miles
  • 2022 – 88,093 miles
  • 2021 – 81,334 miles
  • 2020 – 74,338 miles
  • 2019 – 70,640 miles
  • 2018 – 65,998 miles
  • 2017 – 61,810 miles
  • 2016 – 59,432 miles
  • 2015 – 57,044 miles
  • 2014 – 51,824 miles
  • 2013 – 47,323 miles
  • 2012 – 41,619 miles
  • 2011 – 36,561 miles
  • 2010 – 31,539 miles
  • 2009 – 28,337 miles
  • 2008 – 24,654 miles
  • 2007 – 22,162 miles
  • 2006 – 19,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,739 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Both front hub seals slightly leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front tyres have lumpy tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,739 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    97,739 miles
    Test number
    659294786596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass97,273 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,273 miles
    Test number
    672056738433
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  3. Fail97,242 miles (+1,784)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,242 miles
    Test number
    137748765626
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play marked yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass95,458 miles (+3,516)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,458 miles
    Test number
    415555570470
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront sphere seals leaking

  5. Pass91,942 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,942 miles
    Test number
    578097132644
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have lumpy tread

  6. Fail91,936 miles (+3,843)4 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,936 miles
    Test number
    969150859378
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have lumpy tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass88,093 miles (+6,759)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,093 miles
    Test number
    525121167899
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass81,334 miles (+6,996)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    81,334 miles
    Test number
    915084049033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,338 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,338 miles
    Test number
    234346887104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,640 miles (+4,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,640 miles
    Test number
    226629085912
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear on top of OS chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Fulcrum ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass65,998 miles (+4,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    65,998 miles
    Test number
    112634293377
    • AdvisoryOil leak On OS of engine
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass61,810 miles (+2,378)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    61,810 miles
    Test number
    251256046939
    • AdvisoryBoost leak at OSF boost hose
    • AdvisoryOil leak at OSR of engine
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper BJ dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from PAS box

  13. Pass59,432 miles (+2,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,432 miles
    Test number
    275386576117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass57,044 miles (+5,220)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,044 miles
    Test number
    548979775016
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass51,824 miles (+4,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,824 miles
    Test number
    325453484046
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass47,323 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    217779073010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,619 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    41,619 miles
    Test number
    745034272022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,561 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,561 miles
    Test number
    319144671042
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  19. Pass36,561 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,561 miles
    Test number
    645174571008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,539 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,539 miles
    Test number
    104472160418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,337 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,337 miles
    Test number
    184280579079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,654 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,654 miles
    Test number
    103196468020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,162 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,162 miles
    Test number
    613106067051
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass22,162 miles (+2,920)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,162 miles
    Test number
    930006167042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,242 miles
    Test number
    940037826012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V21 AGG

Does V21 AGG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V21 AGG is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V21 AGG?
The MOT on V21 AGG is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V21 AGG done?
V21 AGG was recorded at 97,739 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,892 miles a year.
Has V21 AGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V21 AGG has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V21 AGG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V21 AGG find?
V21 AGG passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes; rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively.

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