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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

951 MAFMOT history

951 MAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 144,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

951 MAF blue 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 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
144,405 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
951 MAF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

951 MAF was last recorded at 144,405 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 3,038 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,367 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,038 miles
Average per year
5,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,405 miles
  • 2024 – 141,367 miles
  • 2023 – 135,745 miles
  • 2021 – 129,191 miles
  • 2020 – 121,069 miles
  • 2019 – 115,600 miles
  • 2018 – 109,885 miles
  • 2017 – 104,560 miles
  • 2016 – 98,965 miles
  • 2015 – 93,163 miles
  • 2014 – 86,831 miles
  • 2013 – 81,751 miles
  • 2012 – 76,597 miles
  • 2011 – 71,999 miles
  • 2010 – 67,144 miles
  • 2009 – 62,656 miles
  • 2008 – 56,825 miles
  • 2007 – 51,888 miles
  • 2006 – 45,316 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,405 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering damper bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint on top of axle (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,405 miles (+3,038)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    144,405 miles
    Test number
    884515936960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass141,367 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,367 miles
    Test number
    763346553572
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  3. Fail141,358 miles (+5,613)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,358 miles
    Test number
    662131376179
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe risk of failure (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  4. Pass135,745 miles (+6,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,745 miles
    Test number
    729084823988
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass129,191 miles (+8,122)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,191 miles
    Test number
    891755145085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger to rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger to rear of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass121,069 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    121,069 miles
    Test number
    511776592016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,600 miles (+5,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,600 miles
    Test number
    483515952280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component st/box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass109,885 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,885 miles
    Test number
    761616590704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,877 miles (+5,317)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,877 miles
    Test number
    989298392096
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass104,560 miles (+5,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,560 miles
    Test number
    905254219043
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play st drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint on top of axle (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass98,965 miles (+5,802)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,965 miles
    Test number
    562911666879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and has slightly unevan wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint on top of axle (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass93,163 miles (+6,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,163 miles
    Test number
    937089345194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  13. Pass86,831 miles (+5,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,831 miles
    Test number
    976225254150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass81,751 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,751 miles
    Test number
    685784003218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail76,597 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    378845042146
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

  16. Pass76,597 miles (+4,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,597 miles
    Test number
    949135142190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

  17. Pass71,999 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,999 miles
    Test number
    697862131122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,144 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    67,144 miles
    Test number
    143284820103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,656 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    62,656 miles
    Test number
    154998119100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,825 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    56,825 miles
    Test number
    402403028115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail56,824 miles (+4,936)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,824 miles
    Test number
    630882028104
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass51,888 miles (+6,572)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,888 miles
    Test number
    280572027465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    951900706133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 951 MAF

What vehicle is registration 951 MAF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 951 MAF on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 2000. 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 951 MAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 951 MAF expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 951 MAF?
The MOT on 951 MAF expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 951 MAF done?
951 MAF was recorded at 144,405 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 5,081 miles a year.
Has 951 MAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 951 MAF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 951 MAF 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 951 MAF find?
951 MAF passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r trailing arms; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and o/s/r; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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