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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

9 MAHMOT history

9 MAH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Nov 1986. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 136,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

9 MAH grey 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 18 May 2027
Mileage
136,520 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 MAH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
1 Nov 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 MAH was last recorded at 136,520 miles on 19 May 2026, 520 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Oct 2012: 12,328 miles, lower than 118,937 miles on 21 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,000 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
520 miles
Average per year
2,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,520 miles
  • 2025 – 136,000 miles
  • 2024 – 135,493 miles
  • 2014 – 131,424 miles
  • 2013 – 127,723 miles
  • 2012 – 123,966 miles
  • 2011 – 118,937 miles
  • 2010 – 113,725 miles
  • 2009 – 109,733 miles
  • 2008 – 104,973 miles
  • 2007 – 99,753 miles
  • 2006 – 94,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,520 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,520 miles (+520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    136,520 miles
    Test number
    946037645275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,000 miles (+507)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    136,000 miles
    Test number
    889098328511
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,493 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    135,493 miles
    Test number
    409189155105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Fail135,492 miles (+4,068)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,492 miles
    Test number
    887345127009
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass131,424 miles (+6)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,424 miles
    Test number
    465760384214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth rear coil spring seats rusty
    • NoteFront u/j in front prop shaft worn
    • NoteIndicator switch loose on coloum
    • NoteRear nearside bump stop missing
    • NoteRear nearside tyre slight cracking

  6. Fail131,418 miles (+3,695)11 failures5 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,418 miles
    Test number
    528279574249
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBoth rear coil spring seats rusty
    • NoteFront nearside brake back plate loose
    • NoteFront u/j in front prop shaft worn
    • NoteIndicator switch loose on coloum
    • NoteRear nearside bump stop missing
    • NoteRear nearside tyre slight cracking

  7. Pass127,723 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    127,723 miles
    Test number
    888064673271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front bump stop rubbers missing
    • NoteN/s/f door lower hinge mounting door cracked
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop rubber loose
    • NoteO/s/f door hinges both worn and mounting points on door corroded
    • NotePlay in rear prop rear uj

  8. Fail127,713 miles (+3,747)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,713 miles
    Test number
    316504573257
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front bump stop rubbers missing
    • NoteN/s/f door lower hinge mounting door cracked
    • NoteN/s/r bump stop rubber loose
    • NoteO/s/f door hinges both worn and mounting points on door corroded
    • NotePlay in rear prop rear uj

  9. Pass123,966 miles (+111,638)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    123,966 miles
    Test number
    159669972239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre nail in tread
    • NoteInjection pipes and pump damp
    • NoteNearside door coroded near hinge

  10. Fail12,328 miles (-106,609)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,328 miles
    Test number
    338826972413
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront nearside tyre nail in tread
    • NoteInjection pipes and pump damp
    • NoteNearside door coroded near hinge

  11. Pass118,937 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,937 miles
    Test number
    809374761232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear offside tyre cracked in tread and cut in side wall possably close to cords
    • NoteFuel tank cover rusty
    • NotePassenger door corroded by bottom hinge
    • NoteRear exhaust tail pipe mounting loose

  12. Fail118,931 miles (+5,206)3 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,931 miles
    Test number
    707964761274
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteAdvise rear offside tyre cracked in tread and cut in side wall possably close to cords
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber covers rusty
    • NoteFuel tank cover rusty
    • NotePassenger door corroded by bottom hinge
    • NoteRear exhaust tail pipe mounting loose

  13. Pass113,725 miles (+31)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    113,725 miles
    Test number
    784072470261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded

  14. Fail113,694 miles (+3,961)7 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,694 miles
    Test number
    230200870211
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber dust cover corroded

  15. Pass109,733 miles (+10)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    109,733 miles
    Test number
    543855179278
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail109,723 miles (+4,750)5 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,723 miles
    Test number
    504394779204
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass104,973 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,973 miles
    Test number
    682269858257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass99,753 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    99,753 miles
    Test number
    653722067293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,699 miles (+5,299)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,699 miles
    Test number
    353047857433
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass94,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    94,400 miles
    Test number
    681032876221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 9 MAH

What vehicle is registration 9 MAH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 MAH on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Nov 1986. 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 9 MAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 MAH is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 MAH?
The MOT on 9 MAH is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 MAH done?
9 MAH was recorded at 136,520 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,145 miles a year.
Has 9 MAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 MAH has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on 9 MAH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 9 MAH find?
9 MAH passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive.

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