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Land Rover Defender

White and Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

V42 MTGMOT history

V42 MTG is a white and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

V42 MTG white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
106,100 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V42 MTG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V42 MTG was last recorded at 106,100 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,297 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
803 miles
Average per year
3,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,100 miles
  • 2024 – 105,297 miles
  • 2023 – 103,945 miles
  • 2022 – 101,602 miles
  • 2021 – 98,453 miles
  • 2020 – 96,923 miles
  • 2019 – 95,100 miles
  • 2018 – 92,023 miles
  • 2017 – 88,077 miles
  • 2016 – 84,153 miles
  • 2015 – 78,101 miles
  • 2014 – 73,068 miles
  • 2013 – 67,951 miles
  • 2012 – 61,844 miles
  • 2011 – 55,873 miles
  • 2010 – 51,608 miles
  • 2009 – 48,607 miles
  • 2008 – 46,478 miles
  • 2007 – 42,095 miles
  • 2006 – 39,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,100 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has had silicone used to bond back together

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front swivel ball joints damp around seals (both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,100 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    106,100 miles
    Test number
    136524623853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass105,297 miles (+1,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,297 miles
    Test number
    588542867988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis rear crossmember corroded

  3. Pass103,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,945 miles
    Test number
    748885065946
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in wiper linkage box
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail103,945 miles (+2,343)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,945 miles
    Test number
    738896979992
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in wiper linkage box
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass101,602 miles (+3,149)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,602 miles
    Test number
    458717064640
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame to diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside of lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rear most track rod end dust cover has been repaired with sealant

  6. Pass98,453 miles (+67)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    98,453 miles
    Test number
    512360562257
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has had silicone used to bond back together (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail98,386 miles (+1,463)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,386 miles
    Test number
    454192781593
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot has had silicone used to bond back together (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis by body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass96,923 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    639222835705
    • AdvisoryFront swivel ball joints damp around seals (both sides

  9. Fail96,913 miles (+1,813)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    345627627882
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront swivel ball joints damp around seals (both sides

  10. Pass95,100 miles (+3,077)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    308299987528
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass92,023 miles (+3,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,023 miles
    Test number
    913830699873
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,077 miles (+3,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    88,077 miles
    Test number
    466893403799
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass84,153 miles (+6,052)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,153 miles
    Test number
    590427541393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,101 miles (+5,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    78,101 miles
    Test number
    862391881550
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perishing.

  15. Pass73,068 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    326664524329
    • NoteNearside front outrigger corroded.

  16. Fail73,068 miles (+5,117)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,068 miles
    Test number
    556034224375
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside front outrigger corrode.

  17. Pass67,951 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,951 miles
    Test number
    408071653341
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail67,950 miles (+6,106)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,950 miles
    Test number
    347696543319
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass61,844 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,844 miles
    Test number
    639040642396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Fail61,844 miles (+5,971)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,844 miles
    Test number
    847360942357
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass55,873 miles (+1,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,873 miles
    Test number
    769487941302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,761 miles (+3,153)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,761 miles
    Test number
    619116831226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,608 miles (+3,001)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,608 miles
    Test number
    984631220278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,607 miles (+2,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    48,607 miles
    Test number
    211185149222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass46,478 miles (+4,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,478 miles
    Test number
    631932238214
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass42,095 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,095 miles
    Test number
    864131957152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    344424546118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V42 MTG

Does V42 MTG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V42 MTG is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V42 MTG?
The MOT on V42 MTG is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V42 MTG done?
V42 MTG was recorded at 106,100 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,428 miles a year.
Has V42 MTG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V42 MTG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V42 MTG 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 V42 MTG find?
V42 MTG passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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