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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

V30 LADMOT history

V30 LAD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 214,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

V30 LAD black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
214,467 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
9,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V30 LAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V30 LAD was last recorded at 214,467 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 5,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,172 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,295 miles
Average per year
9,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,467 miles
  • 2025 – 209,172 miles
  • 2024 – 202,273 miles
  • 2023 – 196,840 miles
  • 2022 – 191,147 miles
  • 2021 – 185,759 miles
  • 2020 – 180,614 miles
  • 2019 – 172,270 miles
  • 2018 – 166,832 miles
  • 2017 – 159,739 miles
  • 2016 – 156,579 miles
  • 2015 – 149,535 miles
  • 2014 – 141,259 miles
  • 2013 – 123,912 miles
  • 2012 – 102,113 miles
  • 2011 – 86,538 miles
  • 2010 – 60,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,467 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Steering damper has slight misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,467 miles (+5,295)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    214,467 miles
    Test number
    548621210115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass209,172 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    209,172 miles
    Test number
    255417831497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass202,273 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    202,273 miles
    Test number
    264114303943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass196,840 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    196,840 miles
    Test number
    833209833922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass191,147 miles (+5,388)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    191,147 miles
    Test number
    257699881342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass185,759 miles (+5,145)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    185,759 miles
    Test number
    675355161740
    • AdvisoryHand brake travel
  7. Pass180,614 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    180,614 miles
    Test number
    660584545083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,270 miles (+5,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,270 miles
    Test number
    962900581246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Pass166,832 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    166,832 miles
    Test number
    451535911554
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slight misting of oil
  10. Fail166,827 miles (+7,088)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,827 miles
    Test number
    407233541812
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Shocker top bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSide repeater incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slight misting of oil
  11. Pass159,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    159,739 miles
    Test number
    887805484943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail159,739 miles (+3,160)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,739 miles
    Test number
    623216109596
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
  13. Pass156,579 miles (+7,044)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,579 miles
    Test number
    869366837266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,535 miles (+8,276)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    149,535 miles
    Test number
    125130692740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,259 miles (+17,347)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    141,259 miles
    Test number
    218955464244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff
  16. Pass123,912 miles (+21,799)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,912 miles
    Test number
    579100573221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass102,113 miles (+15,575)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    785097552224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,538 miles (+25,900)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,538 miles
    Test number
    415435161237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,638 miles
    Test number
    143170360229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V30 LAD

Does V30 LAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V30 LAD is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V30 LAD?
The MOT on V30 LAD is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V30 LAD done?
V30 LAD was recorded at 214,467 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 9,731 miles a year.
Has V30 LAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V30 LAD has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on V30 LAD 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 V30 LAD find?
V30 LAD passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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