Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1988 · 3,528 cc
E595 SAXMOT history
E595 SAX is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Jan 1988. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 208,609 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 208,609 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,803 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- E595 SAX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,528 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1988
- First used
- 18 Jan 1988
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
E595 SAX was last recorded at 208,609 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 208,595 miles · 29 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 4,803 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 208,609 miles
- 2025 – 203,788 miles
- 2024 – 199,645 miles
- 2023 – 199,574 miles
- 2022 – 194,213 miles
- 2021 – 186,960 miles
- 2020 – 186,053 miles
- 2019 – 167,475 miles
- 2018 – 164,533 miles
- 2017 – 162,420 miles
- 2015 – 162,174 miles
- 2014 – 159,799 miles
- 2013 – 155,345 miles
- 2012 – 151,459 miles
- 2011 – 148,872 miles
- 2010 – 145,303 miles
- 2009 – 143,030 miles
- 2008 – 135,241 miles
- 2007 – 119,372 miles
- 2006 – 112,609 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,609 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Position lamp incorrect colour
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Central Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Central Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,609 miles (+14)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 208,609 miles
- Test number
- 669978127788
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail208,595 miles (+4,807)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,595 miles
- Test number
- 204710164029
- DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering damper bush excessively deteriorated (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass203,788 miles (+4,143)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 203,788 miles
- Test number
- 545916371865
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass199,645 miles (+71)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 199,645 miles
- Test number
- 858068573477
- MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour lens (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight on steering box
- AdvisorySlight leak on exhaust
Fail199,574 miles (+5,361)8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,574 miles
- Test number
- 909835699091
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,213 miles (+1)4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 194,213 miles
- Test number
- 275126677304
- MinorCentral Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail194,212 miles (+7,252)3 major1 repaired4 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,212 miles
- Test number
- 281878302470
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorCentral Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass186,960 miles (+907)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 186,960 miles
- Test number
- 630378837926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass186,053 miles (+18,578)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 186,053 miles
- Test number
- 615720622847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,475 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 167,475 miles
- Test number
- 171221982171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,475 miles (+2,942)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,475 miles
- Test number
- 224511491786
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass164,533 miles (+2,113)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 164,533 miles
- Test number
- 434740945200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,420 miles (+246)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2018
- Odometer
- 162,420 miles
- Test number
- 214064848553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,174 miles (+2,375)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 162,174 miles
- Test number
- 852113176677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,799 miles (+5)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 159,799 miles
- Test number
- 415731414275
- NoteN/s bulkhead corroded
- NoteSlight play in both front king pins
Fail159,794 miles (+4,449)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,794 miles
- Test number
- 576219504243
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteN/s bulkhead corroded
- NoteSlight play in both front king pins
Pass155,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 155,345 miles
- Test number
- 336710523455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,345 miles (+3,886)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,345 miles
- Test number
- 867743713217
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass151,459 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 151,459 miles
- Test number
- 388973322232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,454 miles (+2,582)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,454 miles
- Test number
- 959616012223
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass148,872 miles (+3,569)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 148,872 miles
- Test number
- 626177111275
- NoteSlight movement in n/s/f king pin
Fail145,303 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,303 miles
- Test number
- 330046190109
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteCorrosion nearside front crossmember
- NoteCorrosion offside front outrigger
Pass145,303 miles (+2,273)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 145,303 miles
- Test number
- 390856990131
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteCorrosion nearside front crossmember
- NoteCorrosion offside front outrigger
Pass143,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 143,030 miles
- Test number
- 340485059143
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,030 miles (+16)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,030 miles
- Test number
- 931380559120
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fail143,014 miles (+7,773)7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,014 miles
- Test number
- 220020119102
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass135,241 miles (+118)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 135,241 miles
- Test number
- 193695148040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fail135,123 miles (+15,751)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,123 miles
- Test number
- 744012248075
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteFront brake pads worn low
- NoteService brake travel
Pass119,372 miles (+6,763)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 119,372 miles
- Test number
- 720788337074
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass112,609 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 112,609 miles
- Test number
- 873825636088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Questions about E595 SAX
- Does E595 SAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on E595 SAX is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on E595 SAX?
- The MOT on E595 SAX is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has E595 SAX done?
- E595 SAX was recorded at 208,609 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 4,803 miles a year.
- Has E595 SAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. E595 SAX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on E595 SAX 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 E595 SAX find?
- E595 SAX passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: exhaust noisy; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 5 more.
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