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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

85 DMVMOT history

85 DMV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1998. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2024.

85 DMV green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2025
Mileage
148,261 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
85 DMV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

85 DMV was last recorded at 148,261 miles on 13 Sept 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,258 miles · 22 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,261 miles
  • 2023 – 145,311 miles
  • 2022 – 142,671 miles
  • 2021 – 137,302 miles
  • 2020 – 131,653 miles
  • 2019 – 127,385 miles
  • 2018 – 122,491 miles
  • 2016 – 119,207 miles
  • 2015 – 116,708 miles
  • 2014 – 114,322 miles
  • 2013 – 111,858 miles
  • 2012 – 109,647 miles
  • 2011 – 108,580 miles
  • 2010 – 107,141 miles
  • 2009 – 101,013 miles
  • 2008 – 94,540 miles
  • 2006 – 83,242 miles
  • 2005 – 78,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,261 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front axle mounting arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front axle mounting arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Fuel tank slightly loose MOUNTING POINT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,261 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    148,261 miles
    Test number
    995293831054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail148,258 miles (+2,947)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,258 miles
    Test number
    960072106315
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEAKING FROM ENGINE BAY

  3. Pass145,311 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,311 miles
    Test number
    586458038748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail145,308 miles (+2,637)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,308 miles
    Test number
    616991294357
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AT SPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,671 miles (+5,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,671 miles
    Test number
    170835783875
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass137,302 miles (+5,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,302 miles
    Test number
    876579019800
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,653 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    131,653 miles
    Test number
    684807462209
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail131,649 miles (+4,264)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    901689493645
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,385 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,385 miles
    Test number
    322495582350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front axle mounting arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front axle mounting arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail127,382 miles (+4,891)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,382 miles
    Test number
    833882512017
    • MajorBrake master cylinder insecure Master cylinder insecure.brake servo cracked (1.1.10 (c))
    • MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired External damage likely to affect the function of the braking system (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front axle mounting arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near front axle mounting arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass122,491 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,491 miles
    Test number
    915909118254
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose MOUNTING POINT (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Fail122,489 miles (+3,282)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,489 miles
    Test number
    648241480526
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose MOUNTING POINT (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  13. Pass119,207 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,207 miles
    Test number
    315458384472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,207 miles (+2,499)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,207 miles
    Test number
    496164239310
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass116,708 miles (+2,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    116,708 miles
    Test number
    521005027389
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail114,322 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,322 miles
    Test number
    577332974278
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass114,322 miles (+2,464)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    114,322 miles
    Test number
    886682574295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,858 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,858 miles
    Test number
    359467373236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,521 miles (+874)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    110,521 miles
    Test number
    655952313009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,647 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,647 miles
    Test number
    877326852000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,580 miles (+1,439)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    108,580 miles
    Test number
    248937951002
    • NoteAll discs corroded
    • NoteBrakes pull slightly to the right

  22. Fail107,141 miles1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,141 miles
    Test number
    440114250058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded
    • NoteFront n/s wheel bearing has a little bit more play than normal
    • NoteFront registration plate bottom edge damaged
    • NoteSeat belts getting nipped in the door catches

  23. Pass107,141 miles (+6,128)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    107,141 miles
    Test number
    454674750011
    • NoteFront and rear discs corroded
    • NoteFront n/s wheel bearing has a little bit more play than normal
    • NoteFront registration plate bottom edge damaged
    • NoteSeat belts getting nipped in the door catches

  24. Pass101,013 miles (+6,473)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    101,013 miles
    Test number
    544040259027
    • NoteFront discs corroding
    • NoteFront seat belts slight damage
    • NoteSteering damper end bush worn

  25. Pass94,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    94,540 miles
    Test number
    824629558001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Fail94,540 miles (+11,298)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,540 miles
    Test number
    492609158095
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDrop arm joint rubber cover loose

  27. Pass83,242 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    83,242 miles
    Test number
    512600276249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass78,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    78,650 miles
    Test number
    643149065257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 85 DMV

What vehicle is registration 85 DMV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 85 DMV on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1998. 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 85 DMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 85 DMV expired on 12 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 85 DMV?
The MOT on 85 DMV expired on 12 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 85 DMV done?
85 DMV was recorded at 148,261 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2024, an average of 3,670 miles a year.
Has 85 DMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 85 DMV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 85 DMV 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 85 DMV find?
85 DMV passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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