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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

V88 STUMOT history

V88 STU is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 124,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

V88 STU blue 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 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
124,802 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 STU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 STU was last recorded at 124,802 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,026 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,776 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,026 miles
Average per year
5,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,802 miles
  • 2024 – 121,776 miles
  • 2023 – 120,838 miles
  • 2022 – 119,357 miles
  • 2021 – 114,729 miles
  • 2020 – 110,650 miles
  • 2019 – 107,808 miles
  • 2018 – 104,614 miles
  • 2017 – 98,820 miles
  • 2016 – 90,641 miles
  • 2015 – 85,757 miles
  • 2014 – 80,134 miles
  • 2013 – 71,600 miles
  • 2012 – 65,602 miles
  • 2011 – 57,533 miles
  • 2010 – 50,761 miles
  • 2009 – 43,664 miles
  • 2008 – 35,223 miles
  • 2007 – 27,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle rear body support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering joints

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,802 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    124,802 miles
    Test number
    939389340167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle rear body support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering joints

  2. Fail124,799 miles (+3,023)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,799 miles
    Test number
    833893780182
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn tractor joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle rear body support corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering joints

  3. Pass121,776 miles (+938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    121,776 miles
    Test number
    561974162090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mount cross member (6.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass120,838 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    120,838 miles
    Test number
    655078377389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,838 miles (+1,481)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,838 miles
    Test number
    443701687055
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    119,357 miles
    Test number
    821021706708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail119,357 miles (+4,628)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,357 miles
    Test number
    254029248462
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass114,729 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,729 miles
    Test number
    851805692613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail114,729 miles (+4,079)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,729 miles
    Test number
    221126130877
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass110,650 miles (+2,842)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,650 miles
    Test number
    670518949874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,808 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,808 miles
    Test number
    218001038036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel hub bearings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear prop uj slight play

  12. Fail107,808 miles (+3,194)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,808 miles
    Test number
    893072553297
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel hub bearings slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear prop uj slight play

  13. Pass104,614 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    243724705747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hocky stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hocky stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth tractor joints slightly leaking

  14. Fail104,614 miles (+5,794)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,614 miles
    Test number
    469692192475
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hocky stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hocky stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth tractor joints slightly leaking

  15. Pass98,820 miles (+8,179)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,820 miles
    Test number
    574468962276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,641 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    439626888950
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth tractor joints slightly leaking

  17. Fail90,641 miles (+4,884)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,641 miles
    Test number
    374588193101
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened x2 (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth tractor joints slightly leaking

  18. Pass85,757 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,757 miles
    Test number
    252097964240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear mudflap inscure
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail85,757 miles (+5,623)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,757 miles
    Test number
    177691584730
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear mudflap inscure
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass80,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,134 miles
    Test number
    157121414312
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail80,134 miles (+8,534)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,134 miles
    Test number
    425780414463
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail71,600 miles1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,600 miles
    Test number
    627341193213
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tractor joints slightly leaking

  23. Pass71,600 miles (+5,998)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    71,600 miles
    Test number
    856771593223
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tractor joints slightly leaking

  24. Pass65,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,602 miles
    Test number
    286522492211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,602 miles (+8,069)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,602 miles
    Test number
    435682492214
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass57,533 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,533 miles
    Test number
    139594981216
    • NoteOff side front swivel has slight oil leak

  27. Fail57,533 miles (+6,772)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,533 miles
    Test number
    117474281258
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOff side front swivel has slight oil leak

  28. Pass50,761 miles (+7,097)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,761 miles
    Test number
    821022270271
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteNo rear seat fitted at time of test

  29. Pass43,664 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,664 miles
    Test number
    842561879275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass35,223 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,223 miles
    Test number
    134914458221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass27,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    27,346 miles
    Test number
    191148747246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V88 STU

Does V88 STU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 STU is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V88 STU?
The MOT on V88 STU is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 STU done?
V88 STU was recorded at 124,802 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 5,348 miles a year.
Has V88 STU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 STU has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V88 STU 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 V88 STU find?
V88 STU passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle rear body support corroded; play in steering joints.

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