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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

DFO 918MOT history

DFO 918 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 202,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

DFO 918 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 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
202,877 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DFO 918
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DFO 918 was last recorded at 202,877 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,962 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,915 miles
Average per year
7,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,877 miles
  • 2025 – 197,962 miles
  • 2024 – 193,264 miles
  • 2023 – 187,631 miles
  • 2022 – 181,854 miles
  • 2021 – 173,456 miles
  • 2020 – 169,373 miles
  • 2019 – 162,936 miles
  • 2018 – 153,793 miles
  • 2017 – 144,106 miles
  • 2016 – 136,263 miles
  • 2015 – 127,199 miles
  • 2014 – 116,016 miles
  • 2013 – 112,922 miles
  • 2012 – 102,223 miles
  • 2011 – 90,929 miles
  • 2010 – 80,048 miles
  • 2009 – 70,676 miles
  • 2008 – 65,432 miles
  • 2007 – 58,845 miles
  • 2006 – 47,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,877 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front seat belt slighty frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,877 miles (+4,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    202,877 miles
    Test number
    696364174347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass197,962 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    197,962 miles
    Test number
    313932027105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail197,961 miles (+4,697)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,961 miles
    Test number
    894474848657
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm cable tie cut into the middle of webbing (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  4. Pass193,264 miles (+5,633)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    193,264 miles
    Test number
    512490911501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,631 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    187,631 miles
    Test number
    778877272773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass181,854 miles (+8,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    181,854 miles
    Test number
    321671796066
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on chassis

  7. Pass173,456 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    173,456 miles
    Test number
    147798969075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail173,454 miles (+4,081)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,454 miles
    Test number
    218073063567
    • MajorCentral Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass169,373 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    169,373 miles
    Test number
    684609157334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slighty frayed

  10. Fail169,372 miles (+6,436)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,372 miles
    Test number
    862791207024
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slighty frayed

  11. Pass162,936 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,936 miles
    Test number
    209901002663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail162,935 miles (+9,142)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,935 miles
    Test number
    226703281551
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass153,793 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,793 miles
    Test number
    614052988416
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals slight leak

  14. Fail153,793 miles (+9,687)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,793 miles
    Test number
    175964943783
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront hub seals slight leak

  15. Pass144,106 miles (+7,843)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    144,106 miles
    Test number
    550061674152
    • AdvisoryAll tyres unevenly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear O/S Rear tyre has slight cracks in tread grooves
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass136,263 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,263 miles
    Test number
    587507520003
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail136,256 miles (+9,057)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,256 miles
    Test number
    532988937729
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around rear step bracket mounting point (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under rear passenger seat (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass127,199 miles (+11,183)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    127,199 miles
    Test number
    997234935140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,016 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    116,016 miles
    Test number
    236926304122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail116,016 miles (+3,094)10 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,016 miles
    Test number
    529680304182
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass112,922 miles (+10,699)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,922 miles
    Test number
    137874793045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,223 miles (+11,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,223 miles
    Test number
    377750912111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass90,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,929 miles
    Test number
    206707691019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail90,919 miles (+10,871)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,919 miles
    Test number
    747857091075
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass80,048 miles (+9,372)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    80,048 miles
    Test number
    420653210124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,676 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    70,676 miles
    Test number
    672382919117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail70,665 miles (+5,233)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,665 miles
    Test number
    873090619166
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass65,432 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,432 miles
    Test number
    891329318138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,845 miles (+10,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    58,845 miles
    Test number
    742257917196
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass47,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,975 miles
    Test number
    341838496008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about DFO 918

What vehicle is registration DFO 918 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DFO 918 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 2003. 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 DFO 918 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DFO 918 is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on DFO 918?
The MOT on DFO 918 is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DFO 918 done?
DFO 918 was recorded at 202,877 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 7,732 miles a year.
Has DFO 918 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DFO 918 has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on DFO 918 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 DFO 918 find?
DFO 918 passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger; offside rear vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger.

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