Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
AFS 544MOT history
AFS 544 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 205,985 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 205,985 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,887 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- AFS 544
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 19 Feb 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
AFS 544 was last recorded at 205,985 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 3,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 202,510 miles · 10 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,475 miles
- Average per year
- 3,887 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 205,985 miles
- 2025 – 202,510 miles
- 2024 – 199,195 miles
- 2022 – 199,179 miles
- 2018 – 199,058 miles
- 2017 – 198,296 miles
- 2016 – 196,548 miles
- 2015 – 195,023 miles
- 2014 – 192,819 miles
- 2013 – 188,811 miles
- 2012 – 179,895 miles
- 2011 – 169,297 miles
- 2010 – 159,645 miles
- 2009 – 150,628 miles
- 2008 – 146,614 miles
- 2007 – 133,648 miles
- 2006 – 128,079 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass205,985 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.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Headlight switch worn but working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass205,985 miles (+3,475)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 205,985 miles
- Test number
- 494096019888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,510 miles (+3,315)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 202,510 miles
- Test number
- 603202121533
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass199,195 miles (+16)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 199,195 miles
- Test number
- 632618723558
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlight switch worn but working
Pass199,179 miles (+121)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 199,179 miles
- Test number
- 281262901739
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall very perished tyre age 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall very perished tyre age 2002 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryHeadlight switch worn but working
Pass199,058 miles (+53)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 199,058 miles
- Test number
- 797294693512
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded not allowing full inspection of seat belts
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver and passenger front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency recorded at 53% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Fail199,005 miles (+709)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,005 miles
- Test number
- 263662526383
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt attached to the steering arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded not allowing full inspection of seat belts
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed driver and passenger front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. efficiency recorded at 53% (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Pass198,296 miles (+1,748)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 198,296 miles
- Test number
- 681656021072
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass196,548 miles (+1,525)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 196,548 miles
- Test number
- 206813840664
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass195,023 miles (+99)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 195,023 miles
- Test number
- 997988495196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,924 miles (+2,105)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,924 miles
- Test number
- 928794785199
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass192,819 miles (+4,008)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 192,819 miles
- Test number
- 956108664113
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSt box drop arm slight play
- NoteCentre exhaust joint coroded but not blowing
Pass188,811 miles (+8,916)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 188,811 miles
- Test number
- 579100043159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,895 miles (+10,598)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 179,895 miles
- Test number
- 485029042161
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass169,297 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 169,297 miles
- Test number
- 405461331108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,297 miles (+9,652)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,297 miles
- Test number
- 407251331116
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass159,645 miles (+9,017)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 159,645 miles
- Test number
- 932225440119
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass150,628 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 150,628 miles
- Test number
- 840026859149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,595 miles (+3,981)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,595 miles
- Test number
- 244593559431
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass146,614 miles (+12,966)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 146,614 miles
- Test number
- 800865658149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,648 miles (+5,569)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 133,648 miles
- Test number
- 284364047033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass128,079 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 128,079 miles
- Test number
- 663366056025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about AFS 544
- What vehicle is registration AFS 544 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show AFS 544 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Feb 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 AFS 544 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AFS 544 is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on AFS 544?
- The MOT on AFS 544 is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AFS 544 done?
- AFS 544 was recorded at 205,985 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,887 miles a year.
- Has AFS 544 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AFS 544 has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on AFS 544 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 AFS 544 find?
- AFS 544 passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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