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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

1956 ASMOT history

1956 AS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 123,040 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

1956 AS grey 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
123,040 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
1956 AS
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

1956 AS was last recorded at 123,040 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,973 miles · 30 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,067 miles
Average per year
5,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,040 miles
  • 2021 – 121,973 miles
  • 2020 – 117,661 miles
  • 2019 – 113,913 miles
  • 2018 – 108,983 miles
  • 2017 – 102,815 miles
  • 2015 – 97,156 miles
  • 2014 – 92,280 miles
  • 2013 – 82,698 miles
  • 2012 – 74,184 miles
  • 2011 – 62,579 miles
  • 2010 – 51,453 miles
  • 2009 – 40,294 miles
  • 2008 – 34,145 miles
  • 2007 – 29,501 miles
  • 2006 – 24,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,040 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WITH SITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS WITH SITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,040 miles (+1,067)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    123,040 miles
    Test number
    280859798611
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISCS WITH SITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR DISCS WITH SITTING (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass121,973 miles (+4,312)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    121,973 miles
    Test number
    171284828403
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass117,661 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    497722823150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,913 miles (+4,930)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,913 miles
    Test number
    929390183211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,983 miles (+6,168)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    788788170952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,815 miles (+5,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,815 miles
    Test number
    236528755001
    • AdvisoryNew galvanised chassis fitted

  7. Pass97,156 miles (+4,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    97,156 miles
    Test number
    343685757581
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass92,280 miles (+9,582)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    92,280 miles
    Test number
    435526634402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,698 miles (+8,514)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    82,698 miles
    Test number
    299467533343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,184 miles (+11,605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,184 miles
    Test number
    309018332304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass62,579 miles (+11,126)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,579 miles
    Test number
    679952521334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,453 miles
    Test number
    431392820453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail51,453 miles (+11,159)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,453 miles
    Test number
    850002020368
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

  14. Pass40,294 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    40,294 miles
    Test number
    484852249334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,222 miles (+6,077)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,222 miles
    Test number
    174267239333
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass34,145 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    34,145 miles
    Test number
    471154408332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,501 miles (+4,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,501 miles
    Test number
    344241017305
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass24,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    24,912 miles
    Test number
    201372816305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 1956 AS

What vehicle is registration 1956 AS currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 1956 AS on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 2002. 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 1956 AS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 1956 AS is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 1956 AS?
The MOT on 1956 AS is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 1956 AS done?
1956 AS was recorded at 123,040 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,166 miles a year.
Has 1956 AS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 1956 AS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2010.
Has the mileage on 1956 AS 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 1956 AS find?
1956 AS passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs with sitting; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs with sitting.

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