Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
548 TDVMOT history
548 TDV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 51,848 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 51,848 mi
- At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 961 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 548 TDV
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 3 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
548 TDV was last recorded at 51,848 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 51,839 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 961 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 51,848 miles
- 2024 – 50,454 miles
- 2023 – 49,877 miles
- 2022 – 49,621 miles
- 2021 – 49,347 miles
- 2020 – 49,284 miles
- 2019 – 49,241 miles
- 2018 – 49,071 miles
- 2017 – 48,810 miles
- 2016 – 48,655 miles
- 2015 – 48,525 miles
- 2014 – 48,346 miles
- 2013 – 47,999 miles
- 2012 – 45,644 miles
- 2011 – 43,977 miles
- 2010 – 40,336 miles
- 2009 – 39,771 miles
- 2008 – 38,885 miles
- 2007 – 36,811 miles
- 2006 – 33,590 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,848 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2006–2013
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,848 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 51,848 miles
- Test number
- 996358527303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,839 miles (+1,385)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,839 miles
- Test number
- 580261156033
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass50,454 miles (+577)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 50,454 miles
- Test number
- 847722091172
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass49,877 miles (+256)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 49,877 miles
- Test number
- 202588569779
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass49,621 miles (+103)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 49,621 miles
- Test number
- 458158631340
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail49,518 miles (+171)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,518 miles
- Test number
- 963599975150
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass49,347 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 49,347 miles
- Test number
- 604642569325
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail49,347 miles (+63)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,347 miles
- Test number
- 298788111283
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear of torsion bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass49,284 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 49,284 miles
- Test number
- 444480357281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass49,241 miles (+170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 49,241 miles
- Test number
- 496000479142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass49,071 miles (+261)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 49,071 miles
- Test number
- 776715902549
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outriggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass48,810 miles (+155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 48,810 miles
- Test number
- 460892096121
- AdvisoryOff-side front outrigger corroded not within prescribed area
Pass48,655 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 48,655 miles
- Test number
- 114159268342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,655 miles (+130)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,655 miles
- Test number
- 222480800855
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass48,525 miles (+179)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 48,525 miles
- Test number
- 496588753339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,346 miles (+347)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 48,346 miles
- Test number
- 109128434309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass47,999 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 47,999 miles
- Test number
- 855961813314
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/front hub seal starting to leak
Fail47,999 miles (+2,355)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,999 miles
- Test number
- 275091513384
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/front hub seal starting to leak
Pass45,644 miles (+1,667)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 45,644 miles
- Test number
- 645669412386
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth sides rear cross member/chassis corroded with in pescribed areas of tow bar and suspension but not considered excessive
Pass43,977 miles (+3,641)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 43,977 miles
- Test number
- 936379211324
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth sides front inner hub seals starting to leak
Pass40,336 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 40,336 miles
- Test number
- 740981320349
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail40,336 miles (+565)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,336 miles
- Test number
- 643151920326
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass39,771 miles (+886)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 39,771 miles
- Test number
- 821080809316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass38,885 miles (+2,074)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 38,885 miles
- Test number
- 152617118376
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteO/s/front hub seal starting to leak
Pass36,811 miles (+263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 36,811 miles
- Test number
- 112129117360
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail36,548 miles (+2,958)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,548 miles
- Test number
- 990647717356
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass33,590 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 33,590 miles
- Test number
- 572918216348
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about 548 TDV
- What vehicle is registration 548 TDV currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 548 TDV on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Dec 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 548 TDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 548 TDV is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 548 TDV?
- The MOT on 548 TDV is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 548 TDV done?
- 548 TDV was recorded at 51,848 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 961 miles a year.
- Has 548 TDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 548 TDV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on 548 TDV 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 548 TDV find?
- 548 TDV passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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