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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,500 cc

V44 MPVMOT history

V44 MPV is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 120,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

V44 MPV black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
120,226 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V44 MPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V44 MPV was last recorded at 120,226 miles on 19 May 2026, 108,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jan 2025: 11,529 miles, lower than 115,280 miles on 14 Jan 2025.

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
11,529 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
108,697 miles
Average per year
5,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,226 miles
  • 2025 – 11,529 miles
  • 2023 – 106,038 miles
  • 2022 – 99,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,226 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Missing (6.1.7 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above chassis corroded appears to be repaired from inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor underneath pedals (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body to chassis footwells corroded appear repaired from inside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 15 Nov 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,226 miles (+108,697)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    120,226 miles
    Test number
    220712733575
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Missing (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Above chassis corroded appears to be repaired from inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor underneath pedals (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass11,529 miles (-103,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    11,529 miles
    Test number
    471903045324
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body to chassis footwells corroded appear repaired from inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail115,280 miles (+9,242)3 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,280 miles
    Test number
    942266466263
    • DangerousFront Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Parking brake inoperative on one side Both sides (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body to chassis footwells corroded appear repaired from inside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass106,038 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,038 miles
    Test number
    616806590368
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail106,038 miles (+6,360)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,038 miles
    Test number
    334684718370
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass99,678 miles (+202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    99,678 miles
    Test number
    623355309792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,476 miles5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,476 miles
    Test number
    336131695166
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced driver floor pan just below the clutch pedal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on steering box drop are also slight play in joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower day time running light INOP
  8. Pass96,587 km
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,587 km
    Test number
    217480508126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,587 km9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,587 km
    Test number
    544605995861
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts (5.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached d bush (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Questions about V44 MPV

Does V44 MPV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V44 MPV is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on V44 MPV?
The MOT on V44 MPV is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V44 MPV done?
V44 MPV was recorded at 120,226 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 5,889 miles a year.
Has V44 MPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V44 MPV has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V44 MPV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V44 MPV find?
V44 MPV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front prop shaft damaged but serviceable missing; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security above chassis corroded appears to be repaired from inside, and 2 more.

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