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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

V29 LHRMOT history

V29 LHR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

V29 LHR grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
138,523 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 LHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 LHR was last recorded at 138,523 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 6,760 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,763 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,760 miles
Average per year
5,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,523 miles
  • 2025 – 131,763 miles
  • 2024 – 127,193 miles
  • 2022 – 125,082 miles
  • 2021 – 120,389 miles
  • 2020 – 117,263 miles
  • 2019 – 113,775 miles
  • 2018 – 106,021 miles
  • 2017 – 97,268 miles
  • 2016 – 87,135 miles
  • 2015 – 79,254 miles
  • 2014 – 76,173 miles
  • 2013 – 72,308 miles
  • 2012 – 67,275 miles
  • 2011 – 59,937 miles
  • 2010 – 52,386 miles
  • 2009 – 45,054 miles
  • 2008 – 44,313 miles
  • 2007 – 35,067 miles
  • 2006 – 26,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,523 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre and perished

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 damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,523 miles (+6,760)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,523 miles
    Test number
    311347894886
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre and perished

  2. Pass131,763 miles (+4,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,763 miles
    Test number
    924060890503
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,193 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,193 miles
    Test number
    394890825925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,182 miles (+2,100)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,182 miles
    Test number
    183971688531
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,082 miles (+4,693)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    125,082 miles
    Test number
    404646626408
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear hub has a slight misting of oil

  6. Pass120,389 miles (+3,126)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    764445836519
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on damper attachment (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive possibly rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass117,263 miles (+3,488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    117,263 miles
    Test number
    488659684097
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass113,775 miles (+7,754)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    113,775 miles
    Test number
    287631829950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,021 miles
    Test number
    416795973180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,021 miles (+8,753)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,021 miles
    Test number
    860304477656
    • Repaired at testBrake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

  11. Pass97,268 miles (+10,133)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,268 miles
    Test number
    729290543339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,135 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    964547187849
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deep cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail87,135 miles (+7,881)2 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,135 miles
    Test number
    707229674310
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deep cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass79,254 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,254 miles
    Test number
    997380752086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass77,603 miles (+1,430)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    77,603 miles
    Test number
    347111615195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,173 miles (+3,865)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,173 miles
    Test number
    498880074066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,308 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    498557073004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,275 miles (+8)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,275 miles
    Test number
    338831552035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNs rear brake pad retaining pin has one bendy lug missing

  19. Fail67,267 miles (+7,330)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,267 miles
    Test number
    229454642002
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteNs rear brake pad retaining pin has one bendy lug missing

  20. Pass59,937 miles (+7,551)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,937 miles
    Test number
    789395471092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs worn slightly

  21. Pass52,386 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,386 miles
    Test number
    833882580038
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip worn slightly

  22. Fail52,386 miles (+7,332)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,386 miles
    Test number
    981942380026
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch pedal anti slip worn slightly

  23. Pass45,054 miles (+741)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,054 miles
    Test number
    691800599094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,313 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,313 miles
    Test number
    302298548298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,042 miles (+7,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    912745868035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass35,067 miles (+8,511)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    35,067 miles
    Test number
    181122377459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,556 miles
    Test number
    343300486076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 LHR

Does V29 LHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 LHR is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 LHR?
The MOT on V29 LHR is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 LHR done?
V29 LHR was recorded at 138,523 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 5,520 miles a year.
Has V29 LHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 LHR has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on V29 LHR 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 V29 LHR find?
V29 LHR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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