Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
V25 MUDMOT history
V25 MUD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 246,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 246,207 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 10,590 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V25 MUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 20 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V25 MUD was last recorded at 246,207 miles on 13 May 2026, 18,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 227,579 miles · 23 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 18,628 miles
- Average per year
- 10,590 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 246,207 miles
- 2024 – 227,579 miles
- 2023 – 218,416 miles
- 2022 – 207,994 miles
- 2021 – 195,649 miles
- 2020 – 192,166 miles
- 2018 – 184,931 miles
- 2016 – 184,709 miles
- 2014 – 174,090 miles
- 2013 – 165,693 miles
- 2012 – 154,440 miles
- 2011 – 143,784 miles
- 2010 – 110,470 miles
- 2009 – 85,276 miles
- 2008 – 56,531 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,207 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 14 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,207 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 246,207 miles
- Test number
- 446915455708
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail246,202 miles (+18,623)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,202 miles
- Test number
- 962366946618
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass227,579 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 227,579 miles
- Test number
- 946438523208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,568 miles (+9,152)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,568 miles
- Test number
- 586267230195
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass218,416 miles (+10,422)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 218,416 miles
- Test number
- 685047604372
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions only just meeting requirements
- AdvisoryFront number plate slightly damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat put into upright position prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play recommend attention (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight stone chip damage to windscreen
Pass207,994 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 207,994 miles
- Test number
- 625271870592
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail207,989 miles (+12,340)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,989 miles
- Test number
- 306843028491
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass195,649 miles (+3,483)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 195,649 miles
- Test number
- 417929393166
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass192,166 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 192,166 miles
- Test number
- 566122523523
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront hubs/swivel seals weeping
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Fail192,160 miles (+7,229)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,160 miles
- Test number
- 720227938569
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront hubs/swivel seals weeping
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryParking brake has little reserve travel
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass184,931 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 184,931 miles
- Test number
- 634498652205
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail184,927 miles (+218)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,927 miles
- Test number
- 738387450539
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass184,709 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 184,709 miles
- Test number
- 210895894679
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryGrease around front hubs
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail184,709 miles (+10,619)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,709 miles
- Test number
- 624405565696
- FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryGrease around front hubs
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass174,090 miles (+8,397)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 174,090 miles
- Test number
- 409444654374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,693 miles (+11,253)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 165,693 miles
- Test number
- 275446013345
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteSmell of diesel no leak found
Fail154,440 miles1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,440 miles
- Test number
- 375621902328
- Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGrease around front hubs
Pass154,440 miles (+10,656)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 154,440 miles
- Test number
- 437541902421
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGrease around front hubs
Pass143,784 miles (+7,867)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 143,784 miles
- Test number
- 288661221312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,917 miles (+25,447)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 135,917 miles
- Test number
- 248312851183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,470 miles (+25,194)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 110,470 miles
- Test number
- 790825360112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,276 miles (+28,745)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 85,276 miles
- Test number
- 482388369173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 56,531 miles
- Test number
- 290816868448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V25 MUD
- Does V25 MUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V25 MUD is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V25 MUD?
- The MOT on V25 MUD is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V25 MUD done?
- V25 MUD was recorded at 246,207 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 10,590 miles a year.
- Has V25 MUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V25 MUD has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on V25 MUD 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 V25 MUD find?
- V25 MUD passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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