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Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

V40 DRLMOT history

V40 DRL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 May 2015. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 44,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

V40 DRL black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
44,354 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 DRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
20 May 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 DRL was last recorded at 44,354 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,275 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,079 miles
Average per year
4,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 44,354 miles
  • 2024 – 40,275 miles
  • 2023 – 34,998 miles
  • 2022 – 32,097 miles
  • 2021 – 28,971 miles
  • 2020 – 25,336 miles
  • 2019 – 18,408 miles
  • 2018 – 9,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 23 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    44,354 miles
    Test number
    527733437683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail44,354 miles (+4,079)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,354 miles
    Test number
    879866344654
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass40,275 miles (+5,277)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,275 miles
    Test number
    494563769128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,998 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,998 miles
    Test number
    518398071011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    32,097 miles
    Test number
    854596158515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail32,097 miles (+3,126)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,097 miles
    Test number
    930669032420
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass28,971 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    28,971 miles
    Test number
    270754876712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass25,336 miles (+6,928)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    25,336 miles
    Test number
    105376456472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,408 miles (+9,344)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    18,408 miles
    Test number
    582322691143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass9,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    9,064 miles
    Test number
    272197378918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 DRL

Does V40 DRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 DRL is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 DRL?
The MOT on V40 DRL is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 DRL done?
V40 DRL was recorded at 44,354 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,882 miles a year.
Has V40 DRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 DRL has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 DRL 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 V40 DRL find?
V40 DRL passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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