
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
284 ADWMOT history
284 ADW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Feb 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 115,908 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 115,908 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,411 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 284 ADW
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 8 Feb 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
284 ADW was last recorded at 115,908 miles on 9 Mar 2023, 3,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 112,274 miles · 17 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,634 miles
- Average per year
- 5,411 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 115,908 miles
- 2022 – 112,274 miles
- 2021 – 108,920 miles
- 2020 – 101,203 miles
- 2019 – 92,101 miles
- 2018 – 85,840 miles
- 2017 – 80,976 miles
- 2016 – 76,771 miles
- 2015 – 75,753 miles
- 2013 – 68,004 miles
- 2012 – 56,901 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded. outside prescribed area.
- AdvisoryChassis generally corroded all over, including outriggers and all suspension components.
- AdvisoryO/s bonnet hinge snapped.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 12 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,908 miles (+3,634)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 115,908 miles
- Test number
- 252680295081
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded. outside prescribed area.
- AdvisoryChassis generally corroded all over, including outriggers and all suspension components.
- AdvisoryO/s bonnet hinge snapped.
Pass112,274 miles (+3,354)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 112,274 miles
- Test number
- 530117025611
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion throughout vehicle underside. chassis and suspension.
Pass108,920 miles (+7,717)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 108,920 miles
- Test number
- 265628709940
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,203 miles (+9,102)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 101,203 miles
- Test number
- 997099918483
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis corroded not considered excessive.
Pass92,101 miles (+317)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 92,101 miles
- Test number
- 988163215546
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,784 miles (+5,944)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,784 miles
- Test number
- 559782097921
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,840 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 85,840 miles
- Test number
- 332292898741
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Fail85,790 miles (+4,814)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,790 miles
- Test number
- 271298608533
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)
Pass80,976 miles (+26)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 80,976 miles
- Test number
- 542194172991
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail80,950 miles (+4,179)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,950 miles
- Test number
- 292080901377
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg(Multiple places) (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (multiple places) (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring hanger (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass76,771 miles (+1,018)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 76,771 miles
- Test number
- 449440081587
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 75,753 miles
- Test number
- 246114635002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,753 miles (+7,749)13 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,753 miles
- Test number
- 208566425039
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureStop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass68,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 68,004 miles
- Test number
- 929665953224
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 465265053200
- FailureFront Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureRear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass56,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 56,901 miles
- Test number
- 545383102164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 284 ADW
- What vehicle is registration 284 ADW currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 284 ADW on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Feb 1999. 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 284 ADW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 284 ADW expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 284 ADW?
- The MOT on 284 ADW expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 284 ADW done?
- 284 ADW was recorded at 115,908 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2023, an average of 5,411 miles a year.
- Has 284 ADW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 284 ADW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2019.
- Has the mileage on 284 ADW 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 284 ADW find?
- 284 ADW passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front floor corroded. outside prescribed area., and 2 more.
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