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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,492 cc

V9 DCRMOT history

V9 DCR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2023.

V9 DCR green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2024
Mileage
104,493 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 DCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 DCR was last recorded at 104,493 miles on 28 Nov 2023, 3,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,609 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
3,884 miles
Average per year
3,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 104,493 miles
  • 2022 – 100,609 miles
  • 2021 – 98,108 miles
  • 2020 – 89,382 miles
  • 2018 – 79,660 miles
  • 2017 – 73,877 miles
  • 2016 – 70,820 miles
  • 2015 – 69,855 miles
  • 2013 – 68,128 miles
  • 2012 – 67,665 miles
  • 2011 – 66,148 miles
  • 2010 – 64,657 miles
  • 2009 – 59,828 miles
  • 2006 – 50,539 miles
  • 2005 – 44,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,493 miles
  • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,493 miles (+3,884)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,493 miles
    Test number
    729848660017
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass100,609 miles (+2,501)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    100,609 miles
    Test number
    465278993506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass98,108 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    98,108 miles
    Test number
    905505552059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail98,108 miles (+8,726)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,108 miles
    Test number
    626935265565
    • DangerousFront Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification hub loose (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass89,382 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    89,382 miles
    Test number
    723350852878
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering damper (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion rear chassis

  6. Fail89,382 miles (+9,722)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,382 miles
    Test number
    580111480129
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering damper (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion rear chassis

  7. Pass79,660 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    79,660 miles
    Test number
    563530467010
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail79,656 miles (+5,779)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,656 miles
    Test number
    179039741182
    • DangerousRear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bush worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass73,877 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    73,877 miles
    Test number
    245174772643
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak gear box
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  10. Fail73,877 miles (+3,057)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,877 miles
    Test number
    901381565536
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  11. Pass70,820 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,820 miles
    Test number
    732541273660
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail70,804 miles (+949)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,804 miles
    Test number
    803007468567
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass69,855 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,855 miles
    Test number
    497079708524
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail69,854 miles (+1,726)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,854 miles
    Test number
    186006676682
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail68,128 miles6 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    278107143368
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass68,128 miles (+463)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    68,128 miles
    Test number
    739757543367
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass67,665 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    67,665 miles
    Test number
    426942932441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Fail67,665 miles (+1,517)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,665 miles
    Test number
    775942832339
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  19. Pass66,148 miles (+1,491)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,148 miles
    Test number
    415395241116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,657 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    671830840395
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside seat belt damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  21. Fail64,657 miles (+4,829)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,657 miles
    Test number
    731340540371
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside seat belt damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  22. Pass59,828 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,828 miles
    Test number
    762861549301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,820 miles (+5,215)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    59,820 miles
    Test number
    523196589293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,605 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    390233939005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    760934436242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,539 miles (+5,548)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,539 miles
    Test number
    500213336205
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth seat belts starting to fray
    • NotePlay in offside rear hub bearing

  27. Pass44,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    330255945499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,991 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,991 miles
    Test number
    782123645259
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about V9 DCR

Does V9 DCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V9 DCR expired on 27 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V9 DCR?
The MOT on V9 DCR expired on 27 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V9 DCR done?
V9 DCR was recorded at 104,493 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2023, an average of 3,262 miles a year.
Has V9 DCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 DCR has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2021.
Has the mileage on V9 DCR 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 V9 DCR find?
V9 DCR passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: central lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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