
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
V30 LOGMOT history
V30 LOG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 267,478 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 267,478 mi
- At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,534 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V30 LOG
- 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
- 25 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
V30 LOG was last recorded at 267,478 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 7,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 259,825 miles · 17 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,653 miles
- Average per year
- 6,534 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 267,478 miles
- 2025 – 259,825 miles
- 2024 – 256,337 miles
- 2022 – 237,526 miles
- 2020 – 221,958 miles
- 2019 – 203,913 miles
- 2018 – 200,600 miles
- 2017 – 200,089 miles
- 2016 – 199,007 miles
- 2015 – 196,840 miles
- 2014 – 194,352 miles
- 2013 – 186,827 miles
- 2012 – 182,129 miles
- 2011 – 175,378 miles
- 2010 – 167,663 miles
- 2009 – 159,722 miles
- 2008 – 153,100 miles
- 2007 – 145,830 miles
- 2006 – 138,483 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn spline (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Central Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail267,478 miles (+7,653)13 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 267,478 miles
- Test number
- 586034132372
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both, no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn spline (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working both sides (3.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass259,825 miles (+74)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 259,825 miles
- Test number
- 229111083946
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail259,751 miles (+3,414)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,751 miles
- Test number
- 258422935428
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass256,337 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 256,337 miles
- Test number
- 112759054024
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail256,337 miles (+651)1 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,337 miles
- Test number
- 981119664694
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail255,686 miles (+18,160)5 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,686 miles
- Test number
- 558272031177
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery box corroded but not considered excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass237,526 miles (+83)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 237,526 miles
- Test number
- 578709011275
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail237,443 miles (+15,485)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,443 miles
- Test number
- 974856351695
- MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass221,958 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 221,958 miles
- Test number
- 218751922636
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail221,958 miles (+18,045)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,958 miles
- Test number
- 330790816681
- MajorCentral Seat belt missing belt (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass203,913 miles (+391)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 203,913 miles
- Test number
- 410418313425
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Fail203,522 miles (+2,922)8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,522 miles
- Test number
- 274555977601
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear diff leaking
Pass200,600 miles (+511)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 200,600 miles
- Test number
- 408608365363
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 7.50R16C 112/110M (5.2.3 (e))
Pass200,089 miles (+1,082)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 200,089 miles
- Test number
- 715532589542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil light on
Pass199,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 199,007 miles
- Test number
- 616568913393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,007 miles (+2,167)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,007 miles
- Test number
- 384354456277
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass196,840 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 196,840 miles
- Test number
- 625618392479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail196,839 miles (+2,487)12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,839 miles
- Test number
- 236971201359
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member (6.1.A.1)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass194,352 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 194,352 miles
- Test number
- 307085554441
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteRear diff oil leak
Fail194,351 miles (+7,524)2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,351 miles
- Test number
- 497871854238
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteO/S rear indicator lense broken
- NoteRear diff oil leak
Pass186,827 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 186,827 miles
- Test number
- 925471563217
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront number plate poor condition.Both number plates slightly obscured.
- NoteNearside mirror lens cracked.
Fail186,826 miles (+4,697)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,826 miles
- Test number
- 589709553232
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront number plate poor condition.Both number plates slightly obscured.
- NoteNearside mirror lens cracked.
Pass182,129 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 182,129 miles
- Test number
- 847117952206
- NoteCorrosion started rear crossmember.
- NoteCrack nearside mirror,
Fail182,128 miles (+6,750)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,128 miles
- Test number
- 187016052224
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- NoteCorrosion started rear crossmember.
- NoteCrack nearside mirror,
Pass175,378 miles (+7,715)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 175,378 miles
- Test number
- 719353291112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,663 miles (+7,941)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 167,663 miles
- Test number
- 514324790180
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass159,722 miles (+6,622)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 159,722 miles
- Test number
- 422336869128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing
Fail153,100 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,100 miles
- Test number
- 160946458104
- Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Pass153,100 miles (+7,270)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 153,100 miles
- Test number
- 852716058198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,830 miles (+7,347)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 145,830 miles
- Test number
- 931668827149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,483 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2007
- Odometer
- 138,483 miles
- Test number
- 992358926179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V30 LOG
- Does V30 LOG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V30 LOG expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V30 LOG?
- The MOT on V30 LOG expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V30 LOG done?
- V30 LOG was recorded at 267,478 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 6,534 miles a year.
- Has V30 LOG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V30 LOG has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on V30 LOG 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 LOG find?
- V30 LOG failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 13 major defects and 1 minor defect: central front seat belt missing; driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.; front brakes imbalanced across an axle axle 1, and 11 more.
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