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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

V23 APSMOT history

V23 APS is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 69,863 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

V23 APS silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,863 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 APS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 APS was last recorded at 69,863 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,588 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
275 miles
Average per year
2,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,863 miles
  • 2024 – 69,588 miles
  • 2023 – 69,397 miles
  • 2022 – 68,832 miles
  • 2021 – 62,820 miles
  • 2020 – 56,566 miles
  • 2019 – 50,104 miles
  • 2018 – 48,767 miles
  • 2017 – 47,199 miles
  • 2016 – 44,936 miles
  • 2015 – 42,978 miles
  • 2014 – 40,629 miles
  • 2013 – 38,051 miles
  • 2012 – 35,441 miles
  • 2011 – 31,540 miles
  • 2010 – 24,844 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,863 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside side step corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,863 miles (+275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    69,863 miles
    Test number
    665703126563
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,588 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,588 miles
    Test number
    410225011059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,397 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,397 miles
    Test number
    421452333052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass68,832 miles (+6,012)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    68,832 miles
    Test number
    170687732115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,820 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    62,820 miles
    Test number
    655185422008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,566 miles
    Test number
    208948838219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,566 miles (+6,462)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,566 miles
    Test number
    718919044416
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))
  8. Pass50,104 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,104 miles
    Test number
    901964761726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail50,103 miles (+1,336)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,103 miles
    Test number
    666936771546
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly contaminated with oil
    • AdvisoryNearside side step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre + tyre slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
  10. Pass48,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,767 miles
    Test number
    809878696627
    • AdvisoryNearside step corroded
  11. Fail48,767 miles (+1,568)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,767 miles
    Test number
    152137566466
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside step corroded
  12. Pass47,199 miles (+2,263)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,199 miles
    Test number
    585336216227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,936 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,936 miles
    Test number
    627209517735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,978 miles (+2,349)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,978 miles
    Test number
    755937995155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,629 miles (+2,578)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,629 miles
    Test number
    377297294125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,051 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    316360803231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,441 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,441 miles
    Test number
    117640702277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,540 miles (+6,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,540 miles
    Test number
    116843631177
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
  19. Pass24,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    24,844 miles
    Test number
    201854520412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 APS

Does V23 APS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 APS is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V23 APS?
The MOT on V23 APS is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 APS done?
V23 APS was recorded at 69,863 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,899 miles a year.
Has V23 APS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 APS has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on V23 APS 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 APS find?
V23 APS passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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