Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1989 · 2,401 cc
A166 LROMOT history
A166 LRO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Feb 1989. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 236,750 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 236,750 mi
- At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,473 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A166 LRO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 24 Feb 1989
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
A166 LRO was last recorded at 236,750 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Jan 2012: 204,048 miles, lower than 204,843 miles on 22 Jan 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 235,991 miles · 1 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 759 miles
- Average per year
- 2,473 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 236,750 miles
- 2024 – 235,991 miles
- 2023 – 235,218 miles
- 2022 – 234,227 miles
- 2021 – 232,873 miles
- 2020 – 230,352 miles
- 2019 – 226,745 miles
- 2018 – 224,401 miles
- 2017 – 219,874 miles
- 2015 – 214,079 miles
- 2014 – 206,327 miles
- 2013 – 205,080 miles
- 2012 – 205,051 miles
- 2011 – 204,843 miles
- 2010 – 204,165 miles
- 2009 – 202,089 miles
- 2008 – 200,060 miles
- 2007 – 194,638 miles
- 2006 – 188,748 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass236,750 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass236,750 miles (+759)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 236,750 miles
- Test number
- 329526383539
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass235,991 miles (+773)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 235,991 miles
- Test number
- 839665610448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass235,218 miles (+991)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 235,218 miles
- Test number
- 392251543596
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass234,227 miles (+1,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 234,227 miles
- Test number
- 807797859563
- AdvisorySome components are covered in mud
Pass232,873 miles (+2,521)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 232,873 miles
- Test number
- 287496228354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass230,352 miles (+3,607)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 230,352 miles
- Test number
- 496689633538
- AdvisoryN/s/r out rigger slightly corroded
Pass226,745 miles (+2,344)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 226,745 miles
- Test number
- 198438881248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,401 miles (+4,527)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 224,401 miles
- Test number
- 789001652857
- AdvisorySome of the underside is covered in mud
Pass219,874 miles (+5,795)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 219,874 miles
- Test number
- 725813263014
- AdvisoryN/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation
Pass214,079 miles (+7,752)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 214,079 miles
- Test number
- 669483625256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass206,327 miles (+1,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 206,327 miles
- Test number
- 878181234266
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass205,080 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 205,080 miles
- Test number
- 728749523243
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NotePainted and under sealed under neath
Fail205,080 miles (+29)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,080 miles
- Test number
- 917849323217
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NotePainted and under sealed under neath
Pass205,051 miles8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 205,051 miles
- Test number
- 607666012275
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteAll four road tyres perished
- NoteO/s wiper worn
Fail205,051 miles (+1,003)2 repaired8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,051 miles
- Test number
- 666936712215
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteAll four road tyres perished
- NoteO/s wiper worn
Fail204,048 miles (-795)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,048 miles
- Test number
- 365568822054
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteO/s mirror glass cracked
- NoteO/s seat belt webbing taped over
Pass204,843 miles (+678)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 204,843 miles
- Test number
- 538442121082
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront and rear discs rusty
- NoteO/s and n/s/f floor pan holed
Pass204,165 miles (+2,076)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 204,165 miles
- Test number
- 570397900020
- NoteSteering box leaking
Pass202,089 miles (+2,029)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 202,089 miles
- Test number
- 550747149035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,060 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 200,060 miles
- Test number
- 702226658183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,004 miles (+5,366)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,004 miles
- Test number
- 941278048180
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Pass194,638 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 194,638 miles
- Test number
- 292680757453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,637 miles (+5,889)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,637 miles
- Test number
- 634319747116
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass188,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 188,748 miles
- Test number
- 783233556189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A166 LRO
- Does A166 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A166 LRO is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on A166 LRO?
- The MOT on A166 LRO is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A166 LRO done?
- A166 LRO was recorded at 236,750 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
- Has A166 LRO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A166 LRO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2013.
- Has the mileage on A166 LRO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on A166 LRO find?
- A166 LRO passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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