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Green · Petrol · 1957 · 1,997 cc

VLJ 17MOT history

VLJ 17 is a green petrol Land Rover first used on 4 Sept 1957. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 28,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
28,586 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VLJ 17
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
4 Sept 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VLJ 17 was last recorded at 28,586 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 10,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2011.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
18,360 miles · 5 Apr 2011
Between the last two tests
10,226 miles
Average per year
801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 28,586 miles
  • 2011 – 18,360 miles
  • 2009 – 16,775 miles
  • 2008 – 15,876 miles
  • 2007 – 15,170 miles
  • 2005 – 12,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,586 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.

  • Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,586 miles (+10,226)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    28,586 miles
    Test number
    517446283394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass18,360 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,360 miles
    Test number
    728975191007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass16,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    16,775 miles
    Test number
    710787319322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail16,771 miles (+895)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,771 miles
    Test number
    423097819342
    • FailureFront registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

  5. Pass15,876 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,876 miles
    Test number
    961674588239
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  6. Fail15,872 miles (+702)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,872 miles
    Test number
    362784378435
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  7. Pass15,170 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,170 miles
    Test number
    500986907260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail15,166 miles (+2,839)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,166 miles
    Test number
    671955507232
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust mount slightly deterioated.

  9. Pass12,327 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    12,327 miles
    Test number
    723587435297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail12,319 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,319 miles
    Test number
    620216435223
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about VLJ 17

What vehicle is registration VLJ 17 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VLJ 17 on a green petrol Land Rover first used on 4 Sept 1957. 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 VLJ 17 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VLJ 17 is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on VLJ 17?
The MOT on VLJ 17 is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VLJ 17 done?
VLJ 17 was recorded at 28,586 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 801 miles a year.
Has VLJ 17 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VLJ 17 has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2009.
Has the mileage on VLJ 17 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 VLJ 17 find?
VLJ 17 passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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