LAND ROVER DEFENDER VA57VRT has 23 MOTs

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This 2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 69,143 miles 9 months ago on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 10:18.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Monday 30th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

VA57VRT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202669,143 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Reverse Light N/w
  2. ADVISORY - Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202430TH NOVEMBER 202568,610 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Reverse Light N/w
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 202330TH NOVEMBER 202468,034 MI
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202230TH NOVEMBER 202367,517 MI
PASSED25TH NOVEMBER 202130TH NOVEMBER 202266,592 MI
PASSED26TH NOVEMBER 202030TH NOVEMBER 202165,728 MI
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201930TH NOVEMBER 202065,216 MI
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 201965,215 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm Joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Service Brake Lagging In Operation (1.2.1 (d))
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201830TH NOVEMBER 201964,137 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED19TH NOVEMBER 201864,135 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH NOVEMBER 201730TH NOVEMBER 201862,561 MI
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 201630TH NOVEMBER 201761,494 MI
FAILED1ST DECEMBER 201661,494 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Steering System Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Box Fitted) Drop Arm Loose On Box (2.2.a.1a)
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 201529TH NOVEMBER 201659,911 MI
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 201559,911 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED17TH APRIL 201516TH APRIL 201655,364 MI
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20144TH DECEMBER 201554,822 MI
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20134TH DECEMBER 201449,325 MI
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 20128TH JANUARY 201440,722 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  2. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Bush Slightly Worn
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 201240,722 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  3. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Bush Slightly Worn
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20128TH JANUARY 201331,140 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Bush Worn
FAILED6TH JANUARY 201231,140 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Bush Worn
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 20108TH JANUARY 201221,388 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Disc Pinnion Oil Seal Leaking Slightly.
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Swivel Housing Oiul Seal Leaking Slightly
  3. USER ENTERED - Transfer Box Has Slight Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pad Wearing Thin.
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VA57VRT Passed/Failed

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

VA57VRT MOT Comments

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VA57VRT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 69,143 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,067 miles

VA57VRT FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration VA57VRT was manufactured on Tuesday 8th January 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 69,143 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,067 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VA57VRT has a 74% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 7 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 7 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 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 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does VA57VRT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 30th August 2026 VA57VRT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VA57VRT Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 30th August 2026 VA57VRT does have Tax. Read more

When does VA57VRT Tax expire?

The current Tax for VA57VRT will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 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 VA57VRT MOT expire?

The current MOT for VA57VRT will expire in 3 months on Monday 30th November 2026. Read more

When did VA57VRT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VA57VRT was on Thursday 27th November 2025 at 10:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VA57VRT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for VA57VRT we can see 17 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 VA57VRT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for VA57VRT we can see 6 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 VA57VRT?

VA57VRT is registered as a 2008 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has VA57VRT done?

The odometer reading for VA57VRT at the last MOT in November 2025 was 69,143 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 4,067 miles per year. Read more

How old is VA57VRT?

The vehicle VA57VRT was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 8th January 2008. Read more

What colour is VA57VRT?

The official colour of VA57VRT is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does VA57VRT have?

VA57VRT has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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