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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

27 AOMOT history

27 AO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 100,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

27 AO blue 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 21 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,966 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
27 AO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

27 AO was last recorded at 100,966 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,678 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
288 miles
Average per year
1,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,966 miles
  • 2025 – 100,678 miles
  • 2024 – 100,341 miles
  • 2023 – 99,959 miles
  • 2022 – 99,366 miles
  • 2021 – 98,836 miles
  • 2020 – 98,055 miles
  • 2019 – 97,469 miles
  • 2018 – 96,626 miles
  • 2017 – 95,641 miles
  • 2016 – 94,819 miles
  • 2015 – 93,655 miles
  • 2014 – 92,374 miles
  • 2013 – 90,896 miles
  • 2012 – 89,394 miles
  • 2011 – 87,118 miles
  • 2010 – 83,183 miles
  • 2009 – 80,569 miles
  • 2008 – 78,768 miles
  • 2007 – 75,525 miles
  • 2006 – 71,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,966 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,966 miles (+288)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,966 miles
    Test number
    213665623660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,678 miles (+337)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,678 miles
    Test number
    721011725965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass100,341 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,341 miles
    Test number
    688443992935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,959 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,959 miles
    Test number
    805340649881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,366 miles (+530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,366 miles
    Test number
    379300249425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass98,836 miles (+781)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    537007347552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,055 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    98,055 miles
    Test number
    996002307055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    97,469 miles
    Test number
    810226116377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail97,469 miles (+843)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,469 miles
    Test number
    995857589034
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass96,626 miles (+985)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    96,626 miles
    Test number
    873474417885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,641 miles (+822)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,641 miles
    Test number
    122759017206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,819 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,819 miles
    Test number
    654757356312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,655 miles (+1,281)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,655 miles
    Test number
    227726875152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,374 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,374 miles
    Test number
    228802994440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,896 miles
    Test number
    575455063152
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail90,895 miles (+60)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,895 miles
    Test number
    946515663133
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Fail90,835 miles (+1,441)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,835 miles
    Test number
    749362653111
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak on sreering box
    • NoteOil leaks on transmission
  18. Pass89,394 miles (+2,276)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    89,394 miles
    Test number
    589834622146
    • NoteBoth sides front wiper blades torn
    • NoteBoth sides rear shock absorber top bushes worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteSigns of corrosion to centre brake pipe
    • NoteSlight oil leak on steering box
  19. Pass87,118 miles (+3,935)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,118 miles
    Test number
    837989561057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  20. Pass83,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    451234730070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,183 miles (+2,614)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,183 miles
    Test number
    753088020076
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  22. Pass80,569 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,569 miles
    Test number
    514709319029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass78,768 miles (+3,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    78,768 miles
    Test number
    414452128072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  24. Pass75,525 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    284616427046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  25. Fail75,525 miles (+4,370)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,525 miles
    Test number
    372696527007
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  26. Pass71,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    71,155 miles
    Test number
    104675326497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 27 AO

What vehicle is registration 27 AO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 27 AO on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1996. 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 27 AO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 27 AO is valid until 21 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 27 AO?
The MOT on 27 AO is valid until 21 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 27 AO done?
27 AO was recorded at 100,966 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 1,460 miles a year.
Has 27 AO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 27 AO has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on 27 AO 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 27 AO find?
27 AO passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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