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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

178 MTMOT history

178 MT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 17 MOT tests, with 125,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

178 MT black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
125,164 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
17
17 passed · 0 failed
Per year
6,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
178 MT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

178 MT was last recorded at 125,164 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 3,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
121,858 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,306 miles
Average per year
6,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,164 miles
  • 2024 – 121,858 miles
  • 2023 – 117,433 miles
  • 2022 – 114,195 miles
  • 2021 – 110,319 miles
  • 2020 – 106,095 miles
  • 2019 – 101,556 miles
  • 2018 – 95,834 miles
  • 2017 – 89,529 miles
  • 2016 – 81,457 miles
  • 2015 – 69,302 miles
  • 2014 – 57,707 miles
  • 2013 – 45,485 miles
  • 2012 – 32,861 miles
  • 2011 – 31,415 miles
  • 2010 – 27,317 miles
  • 2009 – 23,651 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,164 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,164 miles (+3,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    125,164 miles
    Test number
    955105541638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass121,858 miles (+4,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,858 miles
    Test number
    152022914598
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass117,433 miles (+3,238)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    117,433 miles
    Test number
    824124492758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass114,195 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,195 miles
    Test number
    934642497561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass110,319 miles (+4,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    110,319 miles
    Test number
    328580651514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass106,095 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,095 miles
    Test number
    306790504161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,556 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,556 miles
    Test number
    401636561460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,834 miles (+6,305)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,834 miles
    Test number
    785455501792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,529 miles (+8,072)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    89,529 miles
    Test number
    628304289426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,457 miles (+12,155)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,457 miles
    Test number
    319513683874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,302 miles (+11,595)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,302 miles
    Test number
    583443482715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,707 miles (+12,222)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    898532784208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,485 miles (+12,624)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,485 miles
    Test number
    707550293204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,861 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,861 miles
    Test number
    327366372223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass31,415 miles (+4,098)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    31,415 miles
    Test number
    558189141215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass27,317 miles (+3,666)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,317 miles
    Test number
    304424960253
    • NoteRear shock bushes slightly worn
    • NoteSlight fuel leak from pressure regulator
  17. Pass23,651 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,651 miles
    Test number
    723737859223
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about 178 MT

What vehicle is registration 178 MT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 178 MT on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Sept 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 178 MT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 178 MT expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 178 MT?
The MOT on 178 MT expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 178 MT done?
178 MT was recorded at 125,164 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,305 miles a year.
Has 178 MT ever failed its MOT?
No. 178 MT has passed all 17 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on 178 MT 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 178 MT find?
178 MT passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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