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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

V2 UBRMOT history

V2 UBR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

V2 UBR green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Sept 2025
Mileage
98,581 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 UBR
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
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 UBR was last recorded at 98,581 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,230 miles · 19 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
351 miles
Average per year
3,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,581 miles
  • 2023 – 98,230 miles
  • 2022 – 97,183 miles
  • 2021 – 97,120 miles
  • 2019 – 96,985 miles
  • 2018 – 96,248 miles
  • 2017 – 94,676 miles
  • 2016 – 92,166 miles
  • 2015 – 88,918 miles
  • 2014 – 84,717 miles
  • 2013 – 80,114 miles
  • 2011 – 74,015 miles
  • 2009 – 61,334 miles
  • 2008 – 52,266 miles
  • 2007 – 40,636 miles
  • 2006 – 31,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,581 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both split (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.

  • Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,581 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    98,581 miles
    Test number
    340762555577
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Fail98,581 miles (+351)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,581 miles
    Test number
    548213362563
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,230 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    714198400411
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

  4. Fail98,230 miles (+1,047)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,230 miles
    Test number
    269796924589
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both

  5. Pass97,183 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2023
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    135182358714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,120 miles
    Test number
    598095552684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,120 miles (+135)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,120 miles
    Test number
    364945207930
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass96,985 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    977832608400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,248 miles (+1,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    96,248 miles
    Test number
    548859130843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass94,676 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,676 miles
    Test number
    354961116659
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  11. Fail94,658 miles (+2,492)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,658 miles
    Test number
    927753523629
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

  12. Pass92,166 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,166 miles
    Test number
    358274474916
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail92,155 miles (+3,237)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,155 miles
    Test number
    188791053273
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass88,918 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,918 miles
    Test number
    108068105485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail88,918 miles (+4,201)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,918 miles
    Test number
    499128005026
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass84,717 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,717 miles
    Test number
    146146154051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,688 miles (+4,574)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,688 miles
    Test number
    227271354016
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass80,114 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    585163143088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail80,099 miles (+6,084)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    766296933092
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass74,015 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,015 miles
    Test number
    878882731352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,725 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    68,725 miles
    Test number
    208693311054
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  22. Fail68,725 miles (+7,391)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,725 miles
    Test number
    369001611005
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  23. Pass61,334 miles (+986)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,334 miles
    Test number
    992992259361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,348 miles (+8,082)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,348 miles
    Test number
    582169409358
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass52,266 miles (+11,630)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    52,266 miles
    Test number
    320675428447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,636 miles (+9,171)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,636 miles
    Test number
    151366807166
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteWipers not parking

  27. Pass31,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,465 miles
    Test number
    322010736006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 UBR

Does V2 UBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V2 UBR expired on 18 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V2 UBR?
The MOT on V2 UBR expired on 18 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V2 UBR done?
V2 UBR was recorded at 98,581 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 3,601 miles a year.
Has V2 UBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 UBR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V2 UBR 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 UBR find?
V2 UBR passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 1 minor defect: windscreen wiper blade defective both split.

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