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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

VG 3MOT history

VG 3 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 255,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

VG 3 green 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
255,988 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VG 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VG 3 was last recorded at 255,988 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 4,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,333 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,655 miles
Average per year
8,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 255,988 miles
  • 2025 – 251,333 miles
  • 2024 – 244,020 miles
  • 2023 – 236,980 miles
  • 2022 – 228,075 miles
  • 2021 – 216,121 miles
  • 2020 – 209,877 miles
  • 2019 – 198,633 miles
  • 2018 – 182,911 miles
  • 2017 – 168,878 miles
  • 2015 – 150,885 miles
  • 2014 – 140,711 miles
  • 2013 – 123,825 miles
  • 2012 – 113,671 miles
  • 2011 – 108,053 miles
  • 2010 – 106,109 miles
  • 2009 – 104,267 miles
  • 2008 – 102,293 miles
  • 2007 – 97,279 miles
  • 2006 – 84,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,988 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,988 miles (+4,655)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    255,988 miles
    Test number
    405714484737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass251,333 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    251,333 miles
    Test number
    740781607082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass244,020 miles (+7,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    244,020 miles
    Test number
    654183525746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass236,980 miles (+8,905)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    236,980 miles
    Test number
    931542716169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass228,075 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    228,075 miles
    Test number
    115499296482
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside diesel tank covered with fuel soaked dirt indicating a slight leak.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail228,075 miles (+11,954)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,075 miles
    Test number
    379575437864
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside diesel tank covered with fuel soaked dirt indicating a slight leak.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass216,121 miles (+6,244)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    216,121 miles
    Test number
    749582035368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass209,877 miles (+11,244)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    209,877 miles
    Test number
    786225416746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass198,633 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    198,633 miles
    Test number
    183384344680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail198,628 miles (+15,717)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,628 miles
    Test number
    556980980716
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass182,911 miles (+14,033)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    182,911 miles
    Test number
    542364228224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass168,878 miles (+17,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    168,878 miles
    Test number
    732945758666
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass150,885 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    150,885 miles
    Test number
    923241627383
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail150,884 miles (+86)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,884 miles
    Test number
    999282385553
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering center (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Fail150,798 miles (+10,087)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,798 miles
    Test number
    172014449233
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play BOTH (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass140,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    140,711 miles
    Test number
    709544914313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail140,711 miles (+16,886)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,711 miles
    Test number
    725411114310
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass123,825 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,825 miles
    Test number
    396246673484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Fail123,825 miles (+10,154)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,825 miles
    Test number
    768515273239
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  20. Pass113,671 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,671 miles
    Test number
    468242182225
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail113,671 miles (+5,618)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,671 miles
    Test number
    536412082203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass108,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    108,053 miles
    Test number
    268378541202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail108,053 miles (+1,944)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,053 miles
    Test number
    819297631260
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass106,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,109 miles
    Test number
    464694870262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail106,109 miles (+1,842)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,109 miles
    Test number
    922792870268
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass104,267 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,267 miles
    Test number
    152317049297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail104,266 miles (+1,973)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,266 miles
    Test number
    524825549260
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  28. Pass102,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    102,293 miles
    Test number
    482044458292
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Fail102,292 miles (+5,013)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,292 miles
    Test number
    363674758467
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass97,279 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    97,279 miles
    Test number
    524552467217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteAdvise a lot of pressure is needed on brake pedal,but all brakes and servo are working but new brake pads have been fitted to all brakes.in my opinion great care should be taken until pads are bedded in.advise

  31. Fail97,277 miles (+12,359)9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,277 miles
    Test number
    273370767279
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  32. Pass84,918 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    84,918 miles
    Test number
    364322376217
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about VG 3

What vehicle is registration VG 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VG 3 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jun 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 VG 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VG 3 is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VG 3?
The MOT on VG 3 is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VG 3 done?
VG 3 was recorded at 255,988 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 8,576 miles a year.
Has VG 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VG 3 has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on VG 3 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 VG 3 find?
VG 3 passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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