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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc

H509 VFOMOT history

H509 VFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jan 1991. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2023.

H509 VFO blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2024
Mileage
155,114 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H509 VFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
25 Jan 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

H509 VFO was last recorded at 155,114 miles on 13 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2023: 155,114 miles, lower than 155,134 miles on 29 Sept 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,134 miles · 29 Sept 2022
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,114 miles
  • 2022 – 155,134 miles
  • 2021 – 154,210 miles
  • 2019 – 143,086 miles
  • 2018 – 134,095 miles
  • 2017 – 124,509 miles
  • 2016 – 115,591 miles
  • 2015 – 107,162 miles
  • 2014 – 103,587 miles
  • 2013 – 101,490 miles
  • 2012 – 101,452 miles
  • 2011 – 100,320 miles
  • 2010 – 93,521 miles
  • 2009 – 87,603 miles
  • 2008 – 83,771 miles
  • 2007 – 79,848 miles
  • 2006 – 76,160 miles
  • 2005 – 71,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,114 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.

  • All wheels protrude wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear near & offside bump stops missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,114 miles (-20)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    155,114 miles
    Test number
    681597620176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,134 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    155,134 miles
    Test number
    800249692488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail155,114 miles (+904)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,114 miles
    Test number
    247313885708
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounting plate on top of axle corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass154,210 miles (+11,124)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,210 miles
    Test number
    437508950436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,086 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,086 miles
    Test number
    920893184949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented for test with the engine bonnet deliberately removed, due to a defective securing device. Meets safety criteria only at the time of test.

  6. Fail143,083 miles (+8,988)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,083 miles
    Test number
    738223726923
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle presented for test with the engine bonnet deliberately removed, due to a defective securing device. Meets safety criteria only at the time of test.

  7. Pass134,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,095 miles
    Test number
    382895417560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,095 miles (+9,586)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,095 miles
    Test number
    944989374393
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass124,509 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,509 miles
    Test number
    493139641264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,495 miles (+8,904)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,495 miles
    Test number
    265116627921
    • FailureDirection indicators not working ALL (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass115,591 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,591 miles
    Test number
    244987175946
    • AdvisoryAll wheels protrude wheel arches
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear second hand tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear near & offside bump stops missing

  12. Fail115,591 miles (+8,429)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,591 miles
    Test number
    802312637297
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.47mm tread present (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll wheels protrude wheel arches
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear near & offside bump stops missing

  13. Pass107,162 miles (+3,575)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,162 miles
    Test number
    245489715203
    • NoteBrakes slightly pull to the left

  14. Pass103,587 miles (+2,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,587 miles
    Test number
    535423264183
    • NoteSlightly pulls to the left when braking

  15. Pass101,490 miles (+15)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    101,490 miles
    Test number
    978575953185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNear and offside rear bump stops missing

  16. Fail101,475 miles (+23)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,475 miles
    Test number
    389980853128
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNear and offside rear bump stops missing

  17. Pass101,452 miles (+1,132)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,452 miles
    Test number
    245998462269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteClutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
    • NoteNear and offside rear bump stops missing
    • NoteOffside front brake back plate missing

  18. Pass100,320 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    100,320 miles
    Test number
    616400441372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,521 miles (+5,918)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    93,521 miles
    Test number
    402776330488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail87,603 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    144583769331
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass87,603 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    87,603 miles
    Test number
    282523669375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,771 miles (+3,923)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    83,771 miles
    Test number
    381242718318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s rear bump stop missing

  23. Pass79,848 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,848 miles
    Test number
    272210517300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,160 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,160 miles
    Test number
    233653316381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    71,285 miles
    Test number
    982803715306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H509 VFO

Does H509 VFO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on H509 VFO expired on 12 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on H509 VFO?
The MOT on H509 VFO expired on 12 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has H509 VFO done?
H509 VFO was recorded at 155,114 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2023, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has H509 VFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H509 VFO has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on H509 VFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H509 VFO find?
H509 VFO passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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