Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
V3 OJLMOT history
V3 OJL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 191,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 191,840 mi
- At MOT on 30 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,461 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V3 OJL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V3 OJL was last recorded at 191,840 miles on 30 Aug 2024, 747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 191,093 miles · 2 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 747 miles
- Average per year
- 8,461 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 191,840 miles
- 2023 – 191,093 miles
- 2022 – 188,653 miles
- 2021 – 187,798 miles
- 2020 – 185,870 miles
- 2019 – 181,774 miles
- 2018 – 176,130 miles
- 2017 – 167,487 miles
- 2016 – 155,927 miles
- 2015 – 141,313 miles
- 2014 – 128,860 miles
- 2013 – 118,711 miles
- 2012 – 112,670 miles
- 2011 – 105,785 miles
- 2010 – 93,888 miles
- 2009 – 79,373 miles
- 2008 – 61,202 miles
- 2007 – 44,438 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass191,840 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn starting to weep (2.5.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass191,840 miles (+747)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 191,840 miles
- Test number
- 829227851664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,093 miles (+2,440)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 191,093 miles
- Test number
- 583844825157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,653 miles (+855)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 188,653 miles
- Test number
- 592424485485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,798 miles (+1,928)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2022
- Odometer
- 187,798 miles
- Test number
- 761348469244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,870 miles (+4,096)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2021
- Odometer
- 185,870 miles
- Test number
- 489454792806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,774 miles (+5,644)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 181,774 miles
- Test number
- 963805795288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,130 miles (+8,643)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 176,130 miles
- Test number
- 395011160051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,487 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 167,487 miles
- Test number
- 301702511912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,487 miles (+11,560)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,487 miles
- Test number
- 587494922217
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass155,927 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 155,927 miles
- Test number
- 708536534821
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn starting to weep (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and age cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre age cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn starting to weep (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail155,927 miles (+14,614)8 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,927 miles
- Test number
- 857311145263
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn starting to weep (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished and age cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre age cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn starting to weep (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass141,313 miles (+12,453)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 141,313 miles
- Test number
- 995203965095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,860 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 128,860 miles
- Test number
- 527865564091
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Fail128,858 miles (+10,147)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,858 miles
- Test number
- 767274664010
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
Pass118,711 miles (+6,041)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 118,711 miles
- Test number
- 225651873058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNearside front swivel housing has slight oil leak
Pass112,670 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 112,670 miles
- Test number
- 628836972003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth front swivel housing`s have slight oil leak
Fail112,670 miles (+6,885)5 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,670 miles
- Test number
- 856415072093
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth front swivel housing`s have slight oil leak
Pass105,785 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 105,785 miles
- Test number
- 827024971088
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail105,785 miles (+11,897)7 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,785 miles
- Test number
- 516723171027
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass93,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 93,888 miles
- Test number
- 190151390490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,888 miles (+14,515)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,888 miles
- Test number
- 572665080023
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass79,373 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 79,373 miles
- Test number
- 400885289068
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail79,373 miles (+18,171)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,373 miles
- Test number
- 324745489024
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail61,202 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,202 miles
- Test number
- 612243678007
- Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Pass61,202 miles (+16,764)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 61,202 miles
- Test number
- 733333578011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,438 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 44,438 miles
- Test number
- 812069087083
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about V3 OJL
- Does V3 OJL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V3 OJL expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V3 OJL?
- The MOT on V3 OJL expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V3 OJL done?
- V3 OJL was recorded at 191,840 miles at its MOT on 30 Aug 2024, an average of 8,461 miles a year.
- Has V3 OJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V3 OJL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2017.
- Has the mileage on V3 OJL 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 V3 OJL find?
- V3 OJL passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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