Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,402 cc
AR 9749MOT history
AR 9749 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 97,756 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 97,756 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,690 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- AR 9749
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 30 Sept 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
AR 9749 was last recorded at 97,756 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 95,422 miles · 13 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,334 miles
- Average per year
- 5,690 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,756 miles
- 2024 – 95,422 miles
- 2023 – 93,553 miles
- 2022 – 91,675 miles
- 2021 – 85,714 miles
- 2020 – 80,660 miles
- 2019 – 76,289 miles
- 2018 – 71,486 miles
- 2017 – 63,981 miles
- 2016 – 53,604 miles
- 2015 – 48,133 miles
- 2014 – 34,568 miles
- 2013 – 26,973 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,756 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront hub seals slight oil leak
- AdvisorySteering box slight oil leak
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.
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Seat belt slightly damaged both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Steering box has seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,756 miles (+2,334)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 97,756 miles
- Test number
- 538134917274
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront hub seals slight oil leak
- AdvisorySteering box slight oil leak
Pass95,422 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 95,422 miles
- Test number
- 867546266365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,422 miles (+1,869)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,422 miles
- Test number
- 825017727896
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass93,553 miles (+1,878)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 93,553 miles
- Test number
- 625001355944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,675 miles (+45)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 91,675 miles
- Test number
- 323701355429
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail91,630 miles (+5,916)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,630 miles
- Test number
- 613429712960
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at towbar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass85,714 miles (+5,054)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 85,714 miles
- Test number
- 406709159528
- AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box has sight leak (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember has light corrosion all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass80,660 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 80,660 miles
- Test number
- 735898803418
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail80,658 miles (+4,369)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,658 miles
- Test number
- 874137938354
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass76,289 miles (+4,803)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 76,289 miles
- Test number
- 577242709320
- AdvisoryUnderside light corrosion all over
Pass71,486 miles (+7,505)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 71,486 miles
- Test number
- 317525530131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,981 miles (+10,377)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 63,981 miles
- Test number
- 676460974159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,604 miles (+5,471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 53,604 miles
- Test number
- 385505759926
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)
Pass48,133 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 48,133 miles
- Test number
- 507971730355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,059 miles (+13,491)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,059 miles
- Test number
- 923690454015
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass34,568 miles (+7,595)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 34,568 miles
- Test number
- 579223554219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,973 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 26,973 miles
- Test number
- 215766993202
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about AR 9749
- What vehicle is registration AR 9749 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show AR 9749 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2010. 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 AR 9749 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AR 9749 is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on AR 9749?
- The MOT on AR 9749 is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AR 9749 done?
- AR 9749 was recorded at 97,756 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 5,690 miles a year.
- Has AR 9749 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AR 9749 has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on AR 9749 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 AR 9749 find?
- AR 9749 passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive; front hub seals slight oil leak, and 1 more.
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