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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

V2 BAJMOT history

V2 BAJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 40,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

V2 BAJ black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
40,305 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 BAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
15 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 BAJ was last recorded at 40,305 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,790 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,515 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,305 miles
  • 2025 – 38,790 miles
  • 2024 – 36,592 miles
  • 2023 – 34,135 miles
  • 2022 – 30,665 miles
  • 2021 – 25,836 miles
  • 2020 – 20,689 miles
  • 2019 – 16,045 miles
  • 2018 – 11,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,305 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,305 miles (+1,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    40,305 miles
    Test number
    908158026049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass38,790 miles (+2,198)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,790 miles
    Test number
    256434944009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,592 miles (+2,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,592 miles
    Test number
    547868686028
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass34,135 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    34,135 miles
    Test number
    164452194268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass30,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    30,665 miles
    Test number
    989502859175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. Fail30,665 miles (+4,829)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,665 miles
    Test number
    616660578614
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass25,836 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    25,836 miles
    Test number
    500183931420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail25,835 miles (+5,146)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,835 miles
    Test number
    174105590411
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass20,689 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    20,689 miles
    Test number
    515627874223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,045 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    16,045 miles
    Test number
    805019807042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    11,305 miles
    Test number
    348814689401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 BAJ

Does V2 BAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 BAJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 BAJ?
The MOT on V2 BAJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 BAJ done?
V2 BAJ was recorded at 40,305 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has V2 BAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 BAJ has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V2 BAJ 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 V2 BAJ find?
V2 BAJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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