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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

V31 VRSMOT history

V31 VRS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 122,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

V31 VRS blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
122,455 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 VRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 VRS was last recorded at 122,455 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,450 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,455 miles
  • 2025 – 121,360 miles
  • 2024 – 120,284 miles
  • 2023 – 117,803 miles
  • 2022 – 108,984 miles
  • 2021 – 102,330 miles
  • 2020 – 90,394 miles
  • 2019 – 83,981 miles
  • 2018 – 78,699 miles
  • 2017 – 77,533 miles
  • 2016 – 75,492 miles
  • 2015 – 74,315 miles
  • 2014 – 71,521 miles
  • 2013 – 68,493 miles
  • 2012 – 65,369 miles
  • 2010 – 62,087 miles
  • 2009 – 49,944 miles
  • 2008 – 41,635 miles
  • 2007 – 38,045 miles
  • 2006 – 36,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,455 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    122,455 miles
    Test number
    260799978456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,450 miles (+1,090)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,450 miles
    Test number
    339375749738
    • MajorCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner valance holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower valance holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass121,360 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,360 miles
    Test number
    933775326670
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail121,355 miles (+1,071)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,355 miles
    Test number
    301978594635
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed corroded around the rear behind tow bar plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass120,284 miles (+2,481)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    458962361875
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush to axle wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at axle covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass117,803 miles (+8,819)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    117,803 miles
    Test number
    190878317376
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass108,984 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    108,984 miles
    Test number
    340990343391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,330 miles (+11,936)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,330 miles
    Test number
    521175611348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    90,394 miles
    Test number
    217214682528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,394 miles (+6,413)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,394 miles
    Test number
    272829053408
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass83,981 miles (+5,282)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    83,981 miles
    Test number
    366486839564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,699 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,699 miles
    Test number
    375453068692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,533 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    77,533 miles
    Test number
    151137152554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,492 miles (+1,177)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,492 miles
    Test number
    624327156749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,315 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    385678905067
    • Repaired at testFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass74,315 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,315 miles
    Test number
    756568305081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,521 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    267926004024
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  18. Pass71,521 miles (+3,028)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    335746404059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,493 miles (+3,124)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,493 miles
    Test number
    675113303005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,369 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,369 miles
    Test number
    138776622495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,087 miles
    Test number
    373679510335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail62,087 miles (+12,143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,087 miles
    Test number
    813849610350
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass49,944 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,944 miles
    Test number
    762780639390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,781 miles (+8,146)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,781 miles
    Test number
    411712129464
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass41,635 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,635 miles
    Test number
    664209528381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,620 miles (+3,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,620 miles
    Test number
    452185428362
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Fail38,045 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,045 miles
    Test number
    433189907495
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass38,045 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,045 miles
    Test number
    940029307325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,809 miles
    Test number
    363353786220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V31 VRS

Does V31 VRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 VRS is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V31 VRS?
The MOT on V31 VRS is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 VRS done?
V31 VRS was recorded at 122,455 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 4,333 miles a year.
Has V31 VRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 VRS has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V31 VRS 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 V31 VRS find?
V31 VRS passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush.

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