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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

V27 BUDMOT history

V27 BUD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 248,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

V27 BUD green 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
248,576 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 BUD
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
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 BUD was last recorded at 248,576 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,195 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
11,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,576 miles
  • 2025 – 248,195 miles
  • 2024 – 247,401 miles
  • 2023 – 242,966 miles
  • 2022 – 238,132 miles
  • 2021 – 232,902 miles
  • 2019 – 227,593 miles
  • 2018 – 213,769 miles
  • 2017 – 195,488 miles
  • 2016 – 176,732 miles
  • 2015 – 159,922 miles
  • 2014 – 143,447 miles
  • 2013 – 124,882 miles
  • 2012 – 106,635 miles
  • 2011 – 92,227 miles
  • 2010 – 76,920 miles
  • 2009 – 58,557 miles
  • 2008 – 37,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,576 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipe corroded at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front crash bar heavily corroded and repaired with tank tape holding it together.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,576 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    248,576 miles
    Test number
    729741287128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass248,195 miles (+794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    248,195 miles
    Test number
    627654786274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Pass247,401 miles (+4,435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    247,401 miles
    Test number
    106228440953
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass242,966 miles (+4,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    242,966 miles
    Test number
    350748450905
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass238,132 miles (+5,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    238,132 miles
    Test number
    731751222505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass232,902 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    232,902 miles
    Test number
    126164399847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail232,900 miles (+5,307)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,900 miles
    Test number
    905768498178
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass227,593 miles (+329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    227,593 miles
    Test number
    209361626849
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront crash bar heavily corroded and repaired with tank tape holding it together.

  9. Fail227,264 miles (+13,495)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,264 miles
    Test number
    735216760324
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front steering box ball joint also heavily worn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to front pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront crash bar heavily corroded and repaired with tank tape holding it together.

  10. Pass213,769 miles (+18,281)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    213,769 miles
    Test number
    619976449586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass195,488 miles (+18,756)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    195,488 miles
    Test number
    199876994716
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play both ball joints on rear steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass176,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    176,732 miles
    Test number
    869851804805
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear to front and n/s/r on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront bull bar corroded and holed repaired with tape

  13. Fail176,732 miles (+16,810)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,732 miles
    Test number
    145053033422
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rear to front and n/s/r on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront bull bar corroded and holed repaired with tape

  14. Pass159,922 miles (+16,475)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    159,922 miles
    Test number
    103651732468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail143,447 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,447 miles
    Test number
    226318344212
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront grill corroded and holed
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteRear shocker bushes worn

  16. Pass143,447 miles (+18,565)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,447 miles
    Test number
    328158444449
    • NoteFront grill corroded and holed
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteRear shocker bushes worn

  17. Pass124,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,882 miles
    Test number
    847521923274
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail124,811 miles (+18,176)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,811 miles
    Test number
    637181723228
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass106,635 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    606857002228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail106,628 miles (+14,401)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,628 miles
    Test number
    345067202452
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  21. Pass92,227 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,227 miles
    Test number
    866391901210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  22. Fail92,189 miles (+15,269)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,189 miles
    Test number
    535409991188
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  23. Pass76,920 miles (+18,363)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    76,920 miles
    Test number
    884951400247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,557 miles (+20,943)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,557 miles
    Test number
    313154609253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    274346078418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V27 BUD

Does V27 BUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 BUD is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V27 BUD?
The MOT on V27 BUD is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 BUD done?
V27 BUD was recorded at 248,576 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 11,882 miles a year.
Has V27 BUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 BUD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on V27 BUD 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 V27 BUD find?
V27 BUD passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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