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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

9 OTMMOT history

9 OTM is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 126,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

9 OTM red 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 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,428 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
9 OTM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

9 OTM was last recorded at 126,428 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,339 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
2,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,428 miles
  • 2025 – 124,417 miles
  • 2024 – 122,042 miles
  • 2023 – 119,885 miles
  • 2022 – 117,721 miles
  • 2021 – 112,130 miles
  • 2020 – 109,464 miles
  • 2019 – 105,468 miles
  • 2018 – 103,022 miles
  • 2015 – 102,986 miles
  • 2014 – 101,927 miles
  • 2013 – 99,888 miles
  • 2012 – 97,753 miles
  • 2011 – 94,618 miles
  • 2010 – 90,864 miles
  • 2009 – 86,639 miles
  • 2008 – 82,396 miles
  • 2007 – 78,143 miles
  • 2006 – 72,451 miles
  • 2005 – 66,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,428 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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, 2019–2020

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have some pitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes are greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,428 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,428 miles
    Test number
    191853986527
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail126,339 miles (+1,922)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,339 miles
    Test number
    137161951316
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,417 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    124,417 miles
    Test number
    991695267529
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail124,397 miles (+2,355)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,397 miles
    Test number
    874329088524
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass122,042 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    467018960685
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential seal leaking

  6. Fail122,042 miles (+2,157)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,042 miles
    Test number
    740348924999
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Cross axle pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Differential seal leaking

  7. Pass119,885 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    119,885 miles
    Test number
    297692481239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass117,721 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,721 miles
    Test number
    892860031087
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail117,721 miles (+5,591)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,721 miles
    Test number
    632560213518
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking Spill pipe no4 cylinder (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,130 miles
    Test number
    523962311239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,130 miles (+2,666)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,130 miles
    Test number
    784649544814
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass109,464 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    178150412021
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have some pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slight movement in a bush

  13. Fail109,464 miles (+3,996)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,464 miles
    Test number
    442149790217
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on full lock, brake pipe touches the lower spring seat (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged on full lock, brake pipe touches the lower spring seat (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside jet sprayer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs have some pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes are greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box leaking
    • AdvisorySteering damper has slight movement in a bush

  14. Pass105,468 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    105,468 miles
    Test number
    544707709041
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass103,022 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,022 miles
    Test number
    485143673999
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  16. Fail103,004 miles (+18)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    865163302567
    • MajorNearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  17. Pass102,986 miles (+1,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,986 miles
    Test number
    826244831312
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on sterring box

  18. Pass101,927 miles (+2,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,927 miles
    Test number
    206949184216
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Fail99,888 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    169988643268
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass99,888 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    99,888 miles
    Test number
    305548543425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,753 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    97,753 miles
    Test number
    637651442257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,743 miles (+3,125)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,743 miles
    Test number
    309997132209
    • DangerousCentre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre walls badly perished

  23. Pass94,618 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    94,618 miles
    Test number
    116812041233
    • AdvisorySteering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  24. Fail94,607 miles (+3,743)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,607 miles
    Test number
    589941431293
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  25. Pass90,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    582692230241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail90,862 miles (+4,223)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,862 miles
    Test number
    822402530231
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass86,639 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,639 miles
    Test number
    323585629263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,396 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    504938628267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass78,143 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,143 miles
    Test number
    223898427283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail78,114 miles (+5,663)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,114 miles
    Test number
    951761627222
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

  31. Pass72,451 miles (+6,411)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    72,451 miles
    Test number
    324671026298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass66,040 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    151772925203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail66,021 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,021 miles
    Test number
    614351025243
    • FailureFront Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about 9 OTM

What vehicle is registration 9 OTM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 9 OTM on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 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 9 OTM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 9 OTM is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 9 OTM?
The MOT on 9 OTM is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 9 OTM done?
9 OTM was recorded at 126,428 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 2,874 miles a year.
Has 9 OTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 9 OTM has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 9 OTM 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 9 OTM find?
9 OTM passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded.

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