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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1990 · 3,528 cc

ACA 1MOT history

ACA 1 is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

ACA 1 blue 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,311 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ACA 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ACA 1 was last recorded at 89,311 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,297 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,311 miles
  • 2024 – 89,297 miles
  • 2023 – 89,146 miles
  • 2022 – 88,536 miles
  • 2021 – 87,439 miles
  • 2020 – 85,995 miles
  • 2019 – 84,814 miles
  • 2018 – 83,817 miles
  • 2017 – 82,998 miles
  • 2015 – 81,835 miles
  • 2014 – 80,267 miles
  • 2013 – 76,992 miles
  • 2012 – 74,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,311 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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • All tyres deteriorating

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,311 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,311 miles
    Test number
    747122809646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail89,297 miles (+151)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,297 miles
    Test number
    357271813212
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected shockabsorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass89,146 miles (+610)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,146 miles
    Test number
    141460301400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,536 miles (+1,097)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    166758013537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,439 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    594216463662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail87,439 miles (+1,444)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,439 miles
    Test number
    794417155601
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass85,995 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    85,995 miles
    Test number
    746570682047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail85,995 miles (+1,181)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,995 miles
    Test number
    708422363504
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass84,814 miles (+997)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,814 miles
    Test number
    350615075048
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass83,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    83,817 miles
    Test number
    217335082931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Fail83,817 miles (+819)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,817 miles
    Test number
    915452481841
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass82,998 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,998 miles
    Test number
    286173897892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorating

  13. Fail82,991 miles (+1,156)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    701185618553
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres deteriorating

  14. Pass81,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    81,835 miles
    Test number
    583916707389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail81,835 miles (+1,568)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,835 miles
    Test number
    721004570424
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass80,267 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,267 miles
    Test number
    369881954292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,859 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    79,859 miles
    Test number
    665317194088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,992 miles (+2,269)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    76,992 miles
    Test number
    239732603175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,723 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    74,723 miles
    Test number
    836536182046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWiper linkages worn

  20. Fail74,714 miles5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,714 miles
    Test number
    188813982039
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWiper linkages worn

Questions about ACA 1

What vehicle is registration ACA 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ACA 1 on a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1990. 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 ACA 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ACA 1 is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on ACA 1?
The MOT on ACA 1 is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ACA 1 done?
ACA 1 was recorded at 89,311 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 1,023 miles a year.
Has ACA 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ACA 1 has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on ACA 1 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 ACA 1 find?
ACA 1 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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