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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1987 · 2,496 cc

562 BOXMOT history

562 BOX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Apr 1987. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 28,067 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

562 BOX 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
28,067 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
562 BOX
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
17 Apr 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

562 BOX was last recorded at 28,067 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 2,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,447 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,620 miles
Average per year
1,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,067 miles
  • 2025 – 25,447 miles
  • 2024 – 23,310 miles
  • 2023 – 22,988 miles
  • 2022 – 21,753 miles
  • 2021 – 19,863 miles
  • 2020 – 18,757 miles
  • 2019 – 18,200 miles
  • 2018 – 16,786 miles
  • 2017 – 15,430 miles
  • 2016 – 14,169 miles
  • 2015 – 12,686 miles
  • 2014 – 11,749 miles
  • 2012 – 9,511 miles
  • 2011 – 8,642 miles
  • 2010 – 6,649 miles
  • 2009 – 5,303 miles
  • 2008 – 4,757 miles
  • 2007 – 3,535 miles
  • 2006 – 2,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,067 miles
  • MinorIndicator switch faulty needs to be held up for driver side indicator (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front bulk head showing corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front swivel hubs leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,067 miles (+2,620)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    28,067 miles
    Test number
    579521225815
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty needs to be held up for driver side indicator (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass25,447 miles (+2,137)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    25,447 miles
    Test number
    302589419199
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty need to hold in the up position for the right indicators (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass23,310 miles (+322)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    23,310 miles
    Test number
    547472132557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass22,988 miles (+1,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    22,988 miles
    Test number
    364195032492
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass21,753 miles (+1,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    21,753 miles
    Test number
    990369630210
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass19,863 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    19,863 miles
    Test number
    137749324066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulk head showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking

  7. Fail19,860 miles (+1,103)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,860 miles
    Test number
    113504070780
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulk head showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel hubs leaking

  8. Pass18,757 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    18,757 miles
    Test number
    822450978566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking

  9. Fail18,751 miles (+551)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,751 miles
    Test number
    737383347104
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub leaking

  10. Pass18,200 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    18,200 miles
    Test number
    200849872538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail18,195 miles (+1,409)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,195 miles
    Test number
    482496955691
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass16,786 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    16,786 miles
    Test number
    701530605911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail16,785 miles (+1,355)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,785 miles
    Test number
    225254508704
    • MajorBrake drum contaminated handbrake (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass15,430 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    15,430 miles
    Test number
    893915878637
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak both front swivel hubs
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  15. Fail15,425 miles (+1,256)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,425 miles
    Test number
    511334870693
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak both front swivel hubs
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak gearbox
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  16. Pass14,169 miles (+1,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    14,169 miles
    Test number
    482728369180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/85/16on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass12,686 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    12,686 miles
    Test number
    975687315218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe corroded

  18. Fail12,683 miles (+934)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,683 miles
    Test number
    737337615280
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe corroded

  19. Pass11,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    11,749 miles
    Test number
    766902704276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail11,749 miles (+2,238)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,749 miles
    Test number
    738502504219
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  21. Pass9,511 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    9,511 miles
    Test number
    719836212221
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  22. Fail9,509 miles (+867)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,509 miles
    Test number
    166417702288
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass8,642 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    8,642 miles
    Test number
    606203201288
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded but not seriously weakend.

  24. Fail8,642 miles (+1,993)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,642 miles
    Test number
    665770501205
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's corroded but not seriously weakend.

  25. Fail6,649 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,649 miles
    Test number
    310696290152
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass6,649 miles (+1,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    6,649 miles
    Test number
    772056390195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass5,303 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    5,303 miles
    Test number
    961265509184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass4,757 miles (+1,222)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    4,757 miles
    Test number
    162449648192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass3,535 miles (+1,007)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    3,535 miles
    Test number
    243121527496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass2,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    2,528 miles
    Test number
    532799226175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 562 BOX

What vehicle is registration 562 BOX currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 562 BOX on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Apr 1987. 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 562 BOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 562 BOX is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 562 BOX?
The MOT on 562 BOX is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 562 BOX done?
562 BOX was recorded at 28,067 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 1,253 miles a year.
Has 562 BOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 562 BOX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on 562 BOX 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 562 BOX find?
562 BOX passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: indicator switch faulty needs to be held up for driver side indicator; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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