LAND ROVER DEFENDER D31VTF has 27 MOTs

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This 1987 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 180,227 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 6th November 2025 at 12:33.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Wednesday 18th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

D31VTF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 2026180,227 MI
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202418TH NOVEMBER 2025177,816 MI
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 202318TH NOVEMBER 2024175,259 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 2023175,187 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Cable Has Restricted Free Movement Parking Brake (1.1.15 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Inscription Illegible Obscured (0.1 (b))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202218TH NOVEMBER 2023173,876 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 2022173,876 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  5. DANGEROUS - Steering Linkage Likely To Become Detached Rear Track Control Arm Is Loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202118TH NOVEMBER 2022171,644 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. MINOR - Central Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2021171,631 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Central Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Chip In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 202018TH NOVEMBER 2021169,262 MI
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201918TH NOVEMBER 2020165,783 MI
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201818TH NOVEMBER 2019160,562 MI
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 201718TH NOVEMBER 2018156,431 MI
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2017156,431 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201618TH NOVEMBER 2017153,031 MI
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201518TH NOVEMBER 2016151,674 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 201418TH NOVEMBER 2015150,203 MI
FAILED20TH OCTOBER 2014150,203 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201318TH NOVEMBER 2014144,277 MI
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2013144,213 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201218TH NOVEMBER 2013137,022 MI
PASSED19TH NOVEMBER 201118TH NOVEMBER 2012226,514 MI
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20101ST AUGUST 2011180,047 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 2010180,039 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (3.6.b.4d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Damaged (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Coil Spring Mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.c.3c)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED30TH JUNE 200929TH JUNE 2010174,186 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Slightly Pitted (3.5.1h)
PASSED4TH JUNE 200821ST JUNE 2009166,715 MI
PASSED22ND JUNE 200721ST JUNE 2008158,363 MI
PASSED22ND MAY 200631ST MAY 2007149,709 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

D31VTF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 74% | MOT Failure Rate: 26%

D31VTF MOT Comments

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D31VTF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 180,227 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,743 miles

D31VTF FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration D31VTF was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 180,227 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,743 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means D31VTF has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 28 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 6 Major, 1 Dangerous and 9 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does D31VTF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 D31VTF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is D31VTF Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 27th April 2026 D31VTF does have Tax. Read more

When does D31VTF Tax expire?

The current Tax for D31VTF will expire in 6 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does D31VTF MOT expire?

The current MOT for D31VTF will expire in 7 months on Wednesday 18th November 2026. Read more

When did D31VTF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for D31VTF was on Thursday 6th November 2025 at 12:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has D31VTF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for D31VTF we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has D31VTF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for D31VTF we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 74% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is D31VTF?

D31VTF is registered as a 1987 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has D31VTF done?

The odometer reading for D31VTF at the last MOT in November 2025 was 180,227 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 4,743 miles per year. Read more

How old is D31VTF?

The vehicle D31VTF was manufactured in 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 21st January 1987. Read more

What colour is D31VTF?

The official colour of D31VTF is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does D31VTF have?

D31VTF has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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