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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

V27 RARMOT history

V27 RAR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 82,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

V27 RAR green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,410 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V27 RAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V27 RAR was last recorded at 82,410 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 2,004 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,406 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,004 miles
Average per year
2,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,410 miles
  • 2024 – 80,406 miles
  • 2018 – 80,318 miles
  • 2017 – 79,699 miles
  • 2016 – 77,055 miles
  • 2015 – 71,406 miles
  • 2014 – 66,357 miles
  • 2013 – 59,739 miles
  • 2012 – 55,726 miles
  • 2011 – 50,147 miles
  • 2010 – 45,592 miles
  • 2009 – 39,302 miles
  • 2008 – 34,246 miles
  • 2007 – 28,753 miles
  • 2006 – 23,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,410 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,410 miles (+2,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,410 miles
    Test number
    360229610984
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass80,406 miles (+88)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,406 miles
    Test number
    165014920974
    • AdvisoryVehicle heavily under sealed
  3. Pass80,318 miles (+619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,318 miles
    Test number
    245999598923
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
  4. Pass79,699 miles (+2,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,699 miles
    Test number
    540159804798
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside front outrigger corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion front brake pipes
  5. Pass77,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,055 miles
    Test number
    457495270782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail77,055 miles (+5,649)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,055 miles
    Test number
    481801387491
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  7. Pass71,406 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    71,406 miles
    Test number
    576363235044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,357 miles (+6,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,357 miles
    Test number
    825555224064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  9. Pass59,739 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,739 miles
    Test number
    417537603020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,726 miles (+5,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    55,726 miles
    Test number
    375225822051
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass50,147 miles (+4,555)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    50,147 miles
    Test number
    409955631086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,592 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,592 miles
    Test number
    953179910046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,302 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,302 miles
    Test number
    811928529052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,246 miles
    Test number
    313716528062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail34,246 miles (+5,493)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,246 miles
    Test number
    581396528090
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  16. Pass28,753 miles (+5,690)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,753 miles
    Test number
    133164427423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,063 miles
    Test number
    952375526017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V27 RAR

Does V27 RAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V27 RAR is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V27 RAR?
The MOT on V27 RAR is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V27 RAR done?
V27 RAR was recorded at 82,410 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 2,861 miles a year.
Has V27 RAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V27 RAR has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on V27 RAR 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 RAR find?
V27 RAR passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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