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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

VRL 41MOT history

VRL 41 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Nov 1995. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

VRL 41 black 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 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
110,966 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VRL 41
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
21 Nov 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VRL 41 was last recorded at 110,966 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,812 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
154 miles
Average per year
1,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,966 miles
  • 2025 – 110,812 miles
  • 2024 – 110,611 miles
  • 2022 – 109,878 miles
  • 2021 – 109,069 miles
  • 2020 – 108,250 miles
  • 2019 – 107,293 miles
  • 2018 – 105,594 miles
  • 2017 – 103,983 miles
  • 2016 – 102,564 miles
  • 2015 – 101,697 miles
  • 2014 – 100,597 miles
  • 2013 – 99,241 miles
  • 2012 – 97,452 miles
  • 2011 – 96,330 miles
  • 2010 – 95,045 miles
  • 2009 – 93,974 miles
  • 2008 – 92,021 miles
  • 2007 – 89,944 miles
  • 2006 – 88,339 miles
  • 2005 – 83,161 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,966 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,966 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    110,966 miles
    Test number
    425291176054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,812 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    331770376919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,611 miles (+733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    161354060600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Pass109,878 miles (+809)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    109,878 miles
    Test number
    957109986192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,069 miles (+819)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,069 miles
    Test number
    952659333281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,250 miles (+957)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,250 miles
    Test number
    428793170566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,293 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,293 miles
    Test number
    693505489243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,594 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,594 miles
    Test number
    727250926408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass103,983 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,983 miles
    Test number
    726674208350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,564 miles (+867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    757211065103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box slight fluid leak
  11. Pass101,697 miles (+1,100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,697 miles
    Test number
    627913193487
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump slight fluid leak
  12. Pass100,597 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,597 miles
    Test number
    738571924336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,241 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    99,241 miles
    Test number
    165895323396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,452 miles (+1,122)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,452 miles
    Test number
    675436122365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,330 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,330 miles
    Test number
    316514611383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass95,045 miles (+1,071)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,045 miles
    Test number
    134263620320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,974 miles (+1,953)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    494445919494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass92,021 miles (+2,077)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    92,021 miles
    Test number
    801188398248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,944 miles (+1,605)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    89,944 miles
    Test number
    613698517356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,339 miles (+5,178)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    88,339 miles
    Test number
    101086926391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    761114605339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail83,161 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    774024705341
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Questions about VRL 41

What vehicle is registration VRL 41 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VRL 41 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Nov 1995. 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 VRL 41 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VRL 41 is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on VRL 41?
The MOT on VRL 41 is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VRL 41 done?
VRL 41 was recorded at 110,966 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,346 miles a year.
Has VRL 41 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VRL 41 has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2005.
Has the mileage on VRL 41 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 VRL 41 find?
VRL 41 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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