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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

V23 ALSMOT history

V23 ALS is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 103,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V23 ALS black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
103,598 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 ALS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 ALS was last recorded at 103,598 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
100,426 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,172 miles
Average per year
4,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,598 miles
  • 2025 – 100,426 miles
  • 2024 – 96,207 miles
  • 2023 – 93,029 miles
  • 2022 – 89,108 miles
  • 2021 – 83,683 miles
  • 2020 – 78,574 miles
  • 2019 – 71,900 miles
  • 2018 – 66,892 miles
  • 2017 – 61,502 miles
  • 2016 – 56,734 miles
  • 2015 – 52,686 miles
  • 2014 – 48,701 miles
  • 2013 – 45,469 miles
  • 2012 – 41,840 miles
  • 2011 – 37,701 miles
  • 2010 – 33,807 miles
  • 2009 – 29,363 miles
  • 2008 – 24,221 miles
  • 2007 – 20,215 miles
  • 2006 – 16,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,598 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,598 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    103,598 miles
    Test number
    266097874955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,426 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    393385164088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,207 miles (+3,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,207 miles
    Test number
    113654358989
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass93,029 miles (+3,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,029 miles
    Test number
    116382746114
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass89,108 miles (+5,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,108 miles
    Test number
    314272090271
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass83,683 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,683 miles
    Test number
    806436390777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,574 miles (+6,674)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    578985042004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,900 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    71,900 miles
    Test number
    962181074907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,892 miles (+5,390)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,892 miles
    Test number
    318055372657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,502 miles (+4,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,502 miles
    Test number
    227983748068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,734 miles (+4,048)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,734 miles
    Test number
    672211596199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,686 miles (+3,985)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,686 miles
    Test number
    205530305478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass48,701 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,701 miles
    Test number
    465509994096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,469 miles (+3,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,469 miles
    Test number
    459248493033
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass41,840 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,840 miles
    Test number
    185291002165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,701 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,701 miles
    Test number
    818746591078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass33,807 miles (+4,444)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,807 miles
    Test number
    144407590479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,363 miles (+5,142)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,363 miles
    Test number
    273641409178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,221 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    24,221 miles
    Test number
    533254198044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,215 miles (+3,576)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    20,215 miles
    Test number
    782201107172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,639 miles
    Test number
    650991206118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 ALS

Does V23 ALS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 ALS is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 ALS?
The MOT on V23 ALS is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 ALS done?
V23 ALS was recorded at 103,598 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,241 miles a year.
Has V23 ALS ever failed its MOT?
No. V23 ALS has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on V23 ALS 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 V23 ALS find?
V23 ALS passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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