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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

V23 TODMOT history

V23 TOD is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 73,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

V23 TOD grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
73,953 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,359 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 TOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
12 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 TOD was last recorded at 73,953 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,953 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,359 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 73,953 miles
  • 2024 – 71,895 miles
  • 2022 – 68,844 miles
  • 2021 – 67,607 miles
  • 2020 – 66,613 miles
  • 2019 – 64,821 miles
  • 2018 – 62,765 miles
  • 2017 – 60,124 miles
  • 2016 – 57,128 miles
  • 2015 – 39,802 miles
  • 2014 – 29,533 miles
  • 2013 – 19,807 miles
  • 2012 – 13,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,953 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    590627847035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Fail73,953 miles (+2,058)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,953 miles
    Test number
    463601185633
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin All pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass71,895 miles (+3,051)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    170074570168
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion to under vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass68,844 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    435681534917
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm/drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Fail68,844 miles (+1,237)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,844 miles
    Test number
    478086141030
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play pitman arm/drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Pass67,607 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,607 miles
    Test number
    122090733890
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail67,607 miles (+994)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,607 miles
    Test number
    441692782991
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass66,613 miles (+1,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,613 miles
    Test number
    237181911689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass64,821 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    64,821 miles
    Test number
    370366228740
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Fail64,821 miles (+2,056)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,821 miles
    Test number
    768167671979
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass62,765 miles (+2,641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    62,765 miles
    Test number
    993154085895
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass60,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,124 miles
    Test number
    105751218462
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp

  13. Fail60,123 miles (+2,995)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,123 miles
    Test number
    440798287061
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear diff damp

  14. Pass57,128 miles (+7,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    191992461736
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass49,978 miles (+10,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,978 miles
    Test number
    366689876502
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear lower (2.7.4)

  16. Pass39,802 miles (+10,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,802 miles
    Test number
    809302765013
    • NoteRear scock absorber lower bushes worn

  17. Pass29,533 miles (+9,726)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,533 miles
    Test number
    426619654047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass19,807 miles (+6,105)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    19,807 miles
    Test number
    669842223060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass13,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    13,702 miles
    Test number
    289814842026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 TOD

Does V23 TOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 TOD is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V23 TOD?
The MOT on V23 TOD is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 TOD done?
V23 TOD was recorded at 73,953 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
Has V23 TOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 TOD has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V23 TOD 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 TOD find?
V23 TOD passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting.

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