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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

V41 DERMOT history

V41 DER is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 64,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

V41 DER black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
64,580 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V41 DER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V41 DER was last recorded at 64,580 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 664 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2021: 60,833 miles, lower than 89,687 miles on 4 Oct 2019.

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
63,916 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
664 miles
Average per year
2,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,580 miles
  • 2024 – 63,916 miles
  • 2023 – 62,449 miles
  • 2022 – 61,970 miles
  • 2021 – 60,835 miles
  • 2019 – 89,687 miles
  • 2018 – 58,096 miles
  • 2017 – 54,552 miles
  • 2016 – 50,539 miles
  • 2015 – 47,179 miles
  • 2014 – 43,612 miles
  • 2013 – 36,892 miles
  • 2012 – 35,494 miles
  • 2011 – 27,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,580 miles
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING
  • AdvisoryOffside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,580 miles (+664)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    64,580 miles
    Test number
    519077528338
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING
    • AdvisoryOffside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass63,916 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    862216397927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,449 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    62,449 miles
    Test number
    309730337423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,970 miles (+1,135)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    987114333720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,835 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,835 miles
    Test number
    302411059320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,833 miles (-28,854)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,833 miles
    Test number
    784900111005
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass89,687 miles (+30,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    89,687 miles
    Test number
    145186314621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail59,683 miles (+1,587)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,683 miles
    Test number
    736767238896
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass58,096 miles (+3,544)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    58,096 miles
    Test number
    846508806508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass54,552 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,552 miles
    Test number
    381260065319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres deteriorated

  11. Fail54,552 miles (+4,013)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,552 miles
    Test number
    171227644215
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres deteriorated

  12. Pass50,539 miles (+3,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    122717420206
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres starting to deteriorate

  13. Pass47,179 miles (+3,567)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,179 miles
    Test number
    798638245101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear diffs misting of oil

  14. Pass43,612 miles (+6,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,612 miles
    Test number
    467528744162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass36,892 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    916403093074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,494 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,494 miles
    Test number
    725097792264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,534 miles (+838)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    27,534 miles
    Test number
    447573611361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,696 miles
    Test number
    475120271058
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about V41 DER

Does V41 DER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V41 DER is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V41 DER?
The MOT on V41 DER is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V41 DER done?
V41 DER was recorded at 64,580 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 2,543 miles a year.
Has V41 DER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V41 DER has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on V41 DER ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V41 DER find?
V41 DER passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front hub seal leaking; offside front hub seal leaking, and 1 more.

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