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Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

V51 ORMMOT history

V51 ORM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 101,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2025.

V51 ORM grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2026
Mileage
101,439 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 ORM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 ORM was last recorded at 101,439 miles on 15 Sept 2025, 7,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,756 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
7,683 miles
Average per year
4,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,439 miles
  • 2022 – 93,756 miles
  • 2021 – 91,204 miles
  • 2020 – 88,411 miles
  • 2019 – 85,393 miles
  • 2018 – 81,048 miles
  • 2017 – 76,230 miles
  • 2016 – 70,633 miles
  • 2015 – 65,837 miles
  • 2014 – 59,301 miles
  • 2013 – 52,608 miles
  • 2012 – 45,510 miles
  • 2011 – 35,856 miles
  • 2010 – 27,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,439 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,439 miles (+7,683)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    101,439 miles
    Test number
    714402194752
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Pass93,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,756 miles
    Test number
    122606951093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,756 miles (+2,552)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,756 miles
    Test number
    869746694023
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass91,204 miles (+2,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    91,204 miles
    Test number
    278102970770
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play drop arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,411 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    88,411 miles
    Test number
    976964485815
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail88,411 miles (+3,018)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,411 miles
    Test number
    622045499461
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass85,393 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,393 miles
    Test number
    378008912385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,048 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,048 miles
    Test number
    932231758046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    249889913971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail76,230 miles (+5,597)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,230 miles
    Test number
    735702561798
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  11. Pass70,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,633 miles
    Test number
    796102398247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail70,630 miles (+4,793)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,630 miles
    Test number
    481499401741
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass65,837 miles (+6,536)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,837 miles
    Test number
    261105371921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,301 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,301 miles
    Test number
    569507594291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,608 miles (+7,098)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,608 miles
    Test number
    997845273244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,510 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,510 miles
    Test number
    998822792259
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail45,505 miles (+9,649)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,505 miles
    Test number
    595271592272
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass35,856 miles (+8,653)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,856 miles
    Test number
    749463781207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,203 miles
    Test number
    734642050278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 ORM

Does V51 ORM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 ORM expired on 14 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 ORM?
The MOT on V51 ORM expired on 14 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 ORM done?
V51 ORM was recorded at 101,439 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2025, an average of 4,943 miles a year.
Has V51 ORM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 ORM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on V51 ORM 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 V51 ORM find?
V51 ORM passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: steering box leaking oil; steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm; nearside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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