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Land Rover Defender

Purple and Black · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

VDO 1MOT history

VDO 1 is a purple and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 250,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

VDO 1 purple 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 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
250,000 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDO 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Purple and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDO 1 was last recorded at 250,000 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2024: 25,003 miles, lower than 250,003 miles on 25 Mar 2024.

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
250,000 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,000 miles
  • 2025 – 250,000 miles
  • 2024 – 25,003 miles
  • 2023 – 250,003 miles
  • 2022 – 249,160 miles
  • 2021 – 244,635 miles
  • 2020 – 240,441 miles
  • 2019 – 235,403 miles
  • 2018 – 230,248 miles
  • 2017 – 224,832 miles
  • 2016 – 218,766 miles
  • 2015 – 213,206 miles
  • 2014 – 206,685 miles
  • 2013 – 198,128 miles
  • 2012 – 193,750 miles
  • 2011 – 188,134 miles
  • 2010 – 182,241 miles
  • 2009 – 175,831 miles
  • 2008 – 170,900 miles
  • 2007 – 164,521 miles
  • 2006 – 159,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,000 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leakingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,000 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    250,000 miles
    Test number
    498154263914
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail250,000 miles1 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,000 miles
    Test number
    141742294811
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 as chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass250,000 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    250,000 miles
    Test number
    148974564446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail250,000 miles (+224,997)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,000 miles
    Test number
    306832316587
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass25,003 miles (-225,000)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    25,003 miles
    Test number
    427534152214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail250,003 miles2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,003 miles
    Test number
    310446868420
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm joint (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass250,003 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    250,003 miles
    Test number
    625530506617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail250,000 miles (+840)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,000 miles
    Test number
    146387302114
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head next to pedals (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat base corroded as chalked (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass249,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    249,160 miles
    Test number
    493407227444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail249,158 miles (+4,523)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,158 miles
    Test number
    333628270930
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass244,635 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    244,635 miles
    Test number
    996888806385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail244,634 miles (+4,193)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,634 miles
    Test number
    362924922371
    • DangerousOffside Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near side rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side front out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced off side rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced near side rear plate on side off chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass240,441 miles (+5,038)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    240,441 miles
    Test number
    211050376076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass235,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    235,403 miles
    Test number
    515207425382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail235,403 miles (+5,155)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,403 miles
    Test number
    149754067348
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  16. Pass230,248 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    230,248 miles
    Test number
    361299568908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass224,832 miles (+6,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    224,832 miles
    Test number
    527029344059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass218,766 miles (+5,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    218,766 miles
    Test number
    398322196685
    • AdvisoryFree play in steering box

  19. Pass213,206 miles (+6,521)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    213,206 miles
    Test number
    738062165064
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass206,685 miles (+8,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    206,685 miles
    Test number
    965675954051
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass198,128 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    198,128 miles
    Test number
    156619953427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass193,750 miles (+5,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    193,750 miles
    Test number
    806290682014
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass188,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    188,134 miles
    Test number
    879174871048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail188,125 miles (+5,884)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,125 miles
    Test number
    906524871073
    • FailureFront Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

  25. Fail182,241 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,241 miles
    Test number
    573040070015
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteN/S Wiper Spilit
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass182,241 miles (+6,410)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    182,241 miles
    Test number
    701480870096
    • NoteN/S Wiper Spilit
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Pass175,831 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    175,831 miles
    Test number
    290040879012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass170,900 miles (+6,379)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    170,900 miles
    Test number
    712840178079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass164,521 miles (+5,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    164,521 miles
    Test number
    244522067066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Pass159,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    159,419 miles
    Test number
    821574176007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about VDO 1

What vehicle is registration VDO 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDO 1 on a purple and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1986. 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 VDO 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDO 1 is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on VDO 1?
The MOT on VDO 1 is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VDO 1 done?
VDO 1 was recorded at 250,000 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 4,521 miles a year.
Has VDO 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDO 1 has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on VDO 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VDO 1 find?
VDO 1 passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 9 more.

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