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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

VGN 1MOT history

VGN 1 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 123,174 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

VGN 1 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 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,174 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VGN 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
19 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

VGN 1 was last recorded at 123,174 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,414 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,760 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,414 miles
Average per year
5,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,174 miles
  • 2025 – 120,760 miles
  • 2024 – 119,115 miles
  • 2023 – 116,350 miles
  • 2022 – 114,270 miles
  • 2021 – 113,015 miles
  • 2020 – 112,219 miles
  • 2019 – 110,387 miles
  • 2018 – 108,261 miles
  • 2017 – 105,738 miles
  • 2016 – 101,442 miles
  • 2015 – 96,994 miles
  • 2014 – 87,095 miles
  • 2013 – 76,744 miles
  • 2012 – 65,657 miles
  • 2011 – 55,641 miles
  • 2010 – 45,269 miles
  • 2009 – 31,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,174 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,174 miles (+2,414)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,174 miles
    Test number
    969942313817
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass120,760 miles (+1,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    120,760 miles
    Test number
    405212770035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end ball joint cover deteriorated

  3. Pass119,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    469089712420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,115 miles (+2,765)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,115 miles
    Test number
    585701066620
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,350 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,350 miles
    Test number
    406655479710
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail116,318 miles (+2,048)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,318 miles
    Test number
    901172381185
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,270 miles (+1,255)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    114,270 miles
    Test number
    530078290477
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass113,015 miles (+796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    113,015 miles
    Test number
    574956668488
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,219 miles (+1,832)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,219 miles
    Test number
    341401420467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,387 miles (+2,126)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    110,387 miles
    Test number
    829244377732
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,261 miles (+2,523)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,261 miles
    Test number
    187770255381
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass105,738 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,738 miles
    Test number
    695120561335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    227768527253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,442 miles (+4,448)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    656722844527
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass96,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    396553655180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,994 miles (+9,899)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,994 miles
    Test number
    618423655170
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  17. Pass87,095 miles (+10,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,095 miles
    Test number
    289285454133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass76,744 miles (+11,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,744 miles
    Test number
    429308753151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass65,657 miles (+10,016)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,657 miles
    Test number
    285493362170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,641 miles (+10,372)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,641 miles
    Test number
    826153551172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,269 miles (+13,568)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,269 miles
    Test number
    141835770149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass31,701 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    31,701 miles
    Test number
    142596599149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about VGN 1

What vehicle is registration VGN 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VGN 1 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jul 2006. 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 VGN 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VGN 1 is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on VGN 1?
The MOT on VGN 1 is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VGN 1 done?
VGN 1 was recorded at 123,174 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,298 miles a year.
Has VGN 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VGN 1 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on VGN 1 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 VGN 1 find?
VGN 1 failed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; offside rear position lamp not working; offside rear stop lamp(s) not working, and 2 more.

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