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Land Rover Range Rover

Grey · Petrol · 1997 · 3,950 cc

VBD 20MOT history

VBD 20 is a grey petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 14 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 125,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

VBD 20 grey Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Feb 2027
Mileage
125,694 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VBD 20
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VBD 20 was last recorded at 125,694 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,399 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
295 miles
Average per year
1,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,694 miles
  • 2025 – 125,399 miles
  • 2024 – 125,093 miles
  • 2023 – 124,966 miles
  • 2022 – 124,101 miles
  • 2021 – 123,575 miles
  • 2020 – 123,357 miles
  • 2019 – 123,061 miles
  • 2018 – 122,380 miles
  • 2017 – 120,868 miles
  • 2016 – 120,531 miles
  • 2015 – 119,610 miles
  • 2014 – 119,024 miles
  • 2012 – 117,837 miles
  • 2011 – 117,153 miles
  • 2010 – 114,865 miles
  • 2009 – 110,212 miles
  • 2008 – 105,595 miles
  • 2007 – 99,513 miles
  • 2006 – 92,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,694 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,694 miles (+295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    125,694 miles
    Test number
    706451913895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,399 miles (+306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    125,399 miles
    Test number
    416859978168
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside starting to corrode

  3. Pass125,093 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    125,093 miles
    Test number
    698718539716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,966 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,966 miles
    Test number
    739067728931
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  5. Fail124,963 miles (+862)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,963 miles
    Test number
    404269504624
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine smoking excessively (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  6. Pass124,101 miles (+526)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,101 miles
    Test number
    459390779951
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,575 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,575 miles
    Test number
    413728328763
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail123,575 miles (+218)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,575 miles
    Test number
    511903744716
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass123,357 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,357 miles
    Test number
    772688447272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,355 miles (+294)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,355 miles
    Test number
    352215557344
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  11. Pass123,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,061 miles
    Test number
    886543005076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail123,061 miles (+681)3 major2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,061 miles
    Test number
    240357513224
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass122,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,380 miles
    Test number
    566618822369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail122,380 miles (+1,512)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,380 miles
    Test number
    251318981965
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass120,868 miles (+337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    120,868 miles
    Test number
    561341998628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass120,531 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,531 miles
    Test number
    628816106150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,527 miles (+917)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,527 miles
    Test number
    984961546987
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass119,610 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    119,610 miles
    Test number
    157073715466
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail119,610 miles (+586)3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,610 miles
    Test number
    695349905088
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass119,024 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,024 miles
    Test number
    327329604035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail119,015 miles (+1,178)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,015 miles
    Test number
    918816204010
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass117,837 miles (+684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    117,837 miles
    Test number
    579475362204
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass117,153 miles (+2,288)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    117,153 miles
    Test number
    937312761210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass114,865 miles (+4,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    114,865 miles
    Test number
    774287050240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass110,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    110,212 miles
    Test number
    134631469214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail110,212 miles (+4,617)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,212 miles
    Test number
    341099559465
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass105,595 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    105,595 miles
    Test number
    960344528214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass99,513 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    99,513 miles
    Test number
    110901217286
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Fail99,507 miles (+6,868)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,507 miles
    Test number
    243046907272
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass92,639 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    384532996166
    • NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

Questions about VBD 20

What vehicle is registration VBD 20 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VBD 20 on a grey petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 14 May 1997. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VBD 20 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VBD 20 is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on VBD 20?
The MOT on VBD 20 is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VBD 20 done?
VBD 20 was recorded at 125,694 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 1,686 miles a year.
Has VBD 20 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VBD 20 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on VBD 20 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 VBD 20 find?
VBD 20 passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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