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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

815 DONMOT history

815 DON is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

815 DON green 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 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
150,221 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
815 DON
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

815 DON was last recorded at 150,221 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,221 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,221 miles
  • 2024 – 144,695 miles
  • 2023 – 134,958 miles
  • 2022 – 125,837 miles
  • 2021 – 120,349 miles
  • 2020 – 115,739 miles
  • 2019 – 110,713 miles
  • 2018 – 98,664 miles
  • 2017 – 81,685 miles
  • 2016 – 76,055 miles
  • 2014 – 63,255 miles
  • 2013 – 58,825 miles
  • 2012 – 55,810 miles
  • 2011 – 52,841 miles
  • 2010 – 49,831 miles
  • 2009 – 43,752 miles
  • 2008 – 38,814 miles
  • 2007 – 29,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,221 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks, engine, gearbox, steering box, rear differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Body has slight corrosion nearside bulkhead lower (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,221 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,221 miles
    Test number
    454360902490
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail150,221 miles (+5,526)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,221 miles
    Test number
    566693640876
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front steering drag link - nearside hub to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel feels very notchy when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    144,695 miles
    Test number
    202134531762
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,695 miles (+9,737)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,695 miles
    Test number
    102482873984
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,958 miles (+9,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    134,958 miles
    Test number
    271401689033
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    125,837 miles
    Test number
    679187362513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak from front axle steering swivel seal
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail125,837 miles (+5,488)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,837 miles
    Test number
    728341293364
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak from front axle steering swivel seal
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    143154707684
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive various leaks, engine, gearbox, steering box, rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail120,349 miles (+4,610)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,349 miles
    Test number
    550384162194
    • MajorFront passenger door hinge insecure lower hinge pin broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated axle swivel leaking badly (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive various leaks, engine, gearbox, steering box, rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,739 miles (+5,026)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,739 miles
    Test number
    406836294664
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both sides front, webbing slightly damaged by door catches (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass110,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,713 miles
    Test number
    371827873255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front axle steering swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged front seat belts both sides have slight damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Fail110,713 miles (+12,049)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,713 miles
    Test number
    654171989738
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from top hose bleed screw broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front axle steering swivel joint leaking grease
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged front seat belts both sides have slight damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  13. Pass98,664 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,664 miles
    Test number
    264375542844
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both sides front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  14. Fail98,664 miles (+16,979)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,664 miles
    Test number
    351070094809
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip and main beam inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both sides front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  15. Pass81,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    524419832640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVarious slight oil leaks, engine, transfer box, steering box

  16. Fail81,685 miles (+5,630)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    877317814374
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVarious slight oil leaks, engine, transfer box, steering box

  17. Pass76,055 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,055 miles
    Test number
    272800921353
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion nearside bulkhead lower (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box slightly damp (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail76,055 miles (+12,800)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,055 miles
    Test number
    313506234782
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion nearside bulkhead lower (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box slightly damp (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass63,255 miles (+4,430)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,255 miles
    Test number
    759172314357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass58,825 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,825 miles
    Test number
    286775513110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,810 miles (+2,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,810 miles
    Test number
    468799172151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass52,841 miles (+3,010)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    125305391197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass49,831 miles (+6,079)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,831 miles
    Test number
    890956450275
    • NoteCover missing on n/s front seat belt stalk

  24. Pass43,752 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,752 miles
    Test number
    604029139213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted to nearside front seat belt. visual check only

  25. Fail43,752 miles (+4,938)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,752 miles
    Test number
    314668739414
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBaby seat fitted to nearside front seat belt. visual check only
    • NoteNumber plate light has only one bulb working

  26. Pass38,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,814 miles
    Test number
    942056868259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,814 miles (+2,419)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,814 miles
    Test number
    991083968243
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass36,395 miles (+7,356)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    36,395 miles
    Test number
    153951638058
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  29. Pass29,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,039 miles
    Test number
    913637717022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 815 DON

What vehicle is registration 815 DON currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 815 DON on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 2004. 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 815 DON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 815 DON is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 815 DON?
The MOT on 815 DON is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 815 DON done?
815 DON was recorded at 150,221 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 6,411 miles a year.
Has 815 DON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 815 DON has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 815 DON 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 815 DON find?
815 DON passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks.

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