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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V2 TAOMOT history

V2 TAO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 180,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

V2 TAO 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 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
180,540 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,885 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 TAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 TAO was last recorded at 180,540 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2007: 88,982 miles, lower than 826,212 miles on 7 Dec 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
179,866 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
674 miles
Average per year
4,885 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,540 miles
  • 2025 – 179,866 miles
  • 2024 – 178,133 miles
  • 2023 – 178,125 miles
  • 2022 – 176,688 miles
  • 2021 – 175,091 miles
  • 2019 – 169,611 miles
  • 2018 – 166,133 miles
  • 2017 – 161,494 miles
  • 2016 – 156,331 miles
  • 2015 – 151,199 miles
  • 2014 – 145,761 miles
  • 2013 – 137,993 miles
  • 2012 – 130,366 miles
  • 2011 – 124,655 miles
  • 2010 – 118,789 miles
  • 2009 – 109,466 miles
  • 2008 – 97,483 miles
  • 2007 – 88,982 miles
  • 2006 – 826,212 miles
  • 2005 – 79,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,540 miles
  • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,540 miles (+674)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    180,540 miles
    Test number
    987965268952
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass179,866 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,866 miles
    Test number
    661776889699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,863 miles (+1,730)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,863 miles
    Test number
    940556422687
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass178,133 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    178,133 miles
    Test number
    635933144477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail178,125 miles (+1,394)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,125 miles
    Test number
    442189370778
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass176,731 miles (+43)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    176,731 miles
    Test number
    517461583079
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail176,688 miles (+1,597)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,688 miles
    Test number
    551660477111
    • MajorNearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass175,091 miles (+1,784)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    175,091 miles
    Test number
    298694737292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking

  9. Pass173,307 miles (+3,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    173,307 miles
    Test number
    615828037958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass169,611 miles (+133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,611 miles
    Test number
    524229851000
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail169,478 miles (+3,267)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,478 miles
    Test number
    279423664465
    • MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass166,211 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    166,211 miles
    Test number
    751329340480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail166,133 miles (+4,639)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,133 miles
    Test number
    311173193162
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bull bar holed & corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering box mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass161,494 miles (+5,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    161,494 miles
    Test number
    202575597660
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass156,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    156,331 miles
    Test number
    617242543004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail156,331 miles (+5,132)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,331 miles
    Test number
    954677595029
    • FailureAxle swivel joint has excessive play both sides front (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass151,199 miles (+5,438)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    151,199 miles
    Test number
    395660737578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass145,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    145,761 miles
    Test number
    547373044335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail145,761 miles (+7,768)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,761 miles
    Test number
    425418234474
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass137,993 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,993 miles
    Test number
    846177933334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail137,990 miles (+7,624)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,990 miles
    Test number
    937446333312
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass130,366 miles (+5,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    130,366 miles
    Test number
    697660842349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass124,655 miles (+5,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    124,655 miles
    Test number
    857626831325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass118,789 miles (+9,323)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    118,789 miles
    Test number
    631512040334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass109,466 miles (+11,983)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    109,466 miles
    Test number
    484181749451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass97,483 miles (+8,501)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    97,483 miles
    Test number
    663149838392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass88,982 miles (-737,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    88,982 miles
    Test number
    341054047316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass826,212 miles (+746,675)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    826,212 miles
    Test number
    712821646382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    79,537 miles
    Test number
    452067645326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 TAO

Does V2 TAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 TAO is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 TAO?
The MOT on V2 TAO is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 TAO done?
V2 TAO was recorded at 180,540 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,885 miles a year.
Has V2 TAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 TAO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on V2 TAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V2 TAO find?
V2 TAO passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both.

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