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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V33 MJTMOT history

V33 MJT is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 156,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

V33 MJT grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
156,084 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 MJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 MJT was last recorded at 156,084 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 6,245 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2010: 89,377 miles, lower than 850,037 miles on 30 May 2009.

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
149,839 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,245 miles
Average per year
4,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,084 miles
  • 2025 – 149,839 miles
  • 2024 – 143,407 miles
  • 2023 – 139,648 miles
  • 2022 – 132,837 miles
  • 2020 – 131,094 miles
  • 2019 – 126,271 miles
  • 2018 – 122,252 miles
  • 2017 – 118,574 miles
  • 2016 – 115,453 miles
  • 2015 – 112,837 miles
  • 2014 – 106,306 miles
  • 2013 – 102,541 miles
  • 2012 – 98,693 miles
  • 2011 – 93,118 miles
  • 2010 – 89,377 miles
  • 2009 – 850,037 miles
  • 2008 – 81,419 miles
  • 2007 – 77,900 miles
  • 2006 – 70,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,084 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,084 miles (+6,245)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    156,084 miles
    Test number
    836275437229
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,839 miles (+6,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,839 miles
    Test number
    794578203377
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,407 miles (+3,759)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,407 miles
    Test number
    949624553168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,648 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,648 miles
    Test number
    941781405191
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,638 miles (+6,801)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,638 miles
    Test number
    585032238194
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small rot hole in chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass132,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,837 miles
    Test number
    400376665445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,837 miles (+1,743)8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,837 miles
    Test number
    845050502737
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged drivers (7.1.2 (d))

  8. Pass131,094 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,094 miles
    Test number
    697948938456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass126,271 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,271 miles
    Test number
    775266176535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,252 miles (+3,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,252 miles
    Test number
    363086946502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,574 miles (+3,121)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,574 miles
    Test number
    721884313072
    • AdvisoryBump Stop n/s rear missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass115,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,453 miles
    Test number
    363783202927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail115,453 miles (+2,616)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,453 miles
    Test number
    398172342241
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass112,837 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,837 miles
    Test number
    147546595129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,828 miles (+6,522)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,828 miles
    Test number
    438345395145
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass106,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    235176254115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,306 miles (+3,765)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,306 miles
    Test number
    506995654117
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass102,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    102,541 miles
    Test number
    149867753129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,541 miles (+3,848)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,541 miles
    Test number
    715665353182
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass98,693 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    98,693 miles
    Test number
    215684952455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail98,684 miles (+5,566)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,684 miles
    Test number
    608193952133
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail93,118 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    305778851145
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass93,118 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,118 miles
    Test number
    835098451180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass89,377 miles (-760,660)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,377 miles
    Test number
    930731460117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass850,037 miles (+765,008)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    850,037 miles
    Test number
    220710459473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,029 miles (+3,610)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,029 miles
    Test number
    612409149170
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  27. Pass81,419 miles (+3,519)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,419 miles
    Test number
    180519348119
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn

  28. Pass77,900 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    77,900 miles
    Test number
    944533457187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail77,892 miles (+7,528)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,892 miles
    Test number
    263952957110
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  30. Pass70,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    70,364 miles
    Test number
    142225946117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V33 MJT

Does V33 MJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 MJT is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 MJT?
The MOT on V33 MJT is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 MJT done?
V33 MJT was recorded at 156,084 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 4,205 miles a year.
Has V33 MJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 MJT has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on V33 MJT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V33 MJT find?
V33 MJT passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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