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Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M126 FHRMOT history

M126 FHR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Apr 1995. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 232,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

M126 FHR green 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 11 Dec 2025
Mileage
232,478 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 FHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
7 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 FHR was last recorded at 232,478 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,476 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 232,478 miles
  • 2023 – 228,202 miles
  • 2022 – 226,161 miles
  • 2021 – 222,951 miles
  • 2020 – 215,460 miles
  • 2019 – 211,153 miles
  • 2018 – 207,009 miles
  • 2016 – 201,323 miles
  • 2015 – 196,281 miles
  • 2014 – 185,726 miles
  • 2013 – 179,431 miles
  • 2012 – 170,834 miles
  • 2011 – 160,277 miles
  • 2009 – 149,636 miles
  • 2008 – 135,261 miles
  • 2007 – 105,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,478 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Railko pin bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear pinion oil seal leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE PIPE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Rear pinion seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,478 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    232,478 miles
    Test number
    850148033596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Railko pin bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pinion oil seal leaking

  2. Fail232,476 miles (+4,274)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,476 miles
    Test number
    210005438056
    • MajorFuel system component leaking injector pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Railko pin bolts loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear pinion oil seal leaking

  3. Pass228,202 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    228,202 miles
    Test number
    713852639154
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail228,202 miles (+2,041)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,202 miles
    Test number
    389639358620
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass226,161 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    226,161 miles
    Test number
    817323796471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail226,157 miles (+3,206)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,157 miles
    Test number
    643617604630
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Rear to front (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXIBLE PIPE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass222,951 miles (+3,781)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    222,951 miles
    Test number
    788838822507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass219,170 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    219,170 miles
    Test number
    727812912908
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking oil

  9. Fail219,168 miles (+3,708)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,168 miles
    Test number
    449819576265
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking oil

  10. Pass215,460 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    215,460 miles
    Test number
    959940345431
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront hubs have slight oil leaks

  11. Fail215,460 miles (+4,307)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,460 miles
    Test number
    440924478059
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront hubs have slight oil leaks

  12. Pass211,153 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    211,153 miles
    Test number
    757327211447
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  13. Fail211,150 miles (+4,141)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,150 miles
    Test number
    765739973288
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  14. Pass207,009 miles (+5,686)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    207,009 miles
    Test number
    137444391482
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake Farrel corroding (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r tyre treads perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear section of exhaust deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s/f wheel bearing
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  15. Pass201,323 miles (+5,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    201,323 miles
    Test number
    153486522848
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass196,302 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    196,302 miles
    Test number
    989168042560
    • AdvisoryBoth n/side and o/side front seatbelt webbing damaged
    • AdvisoryN/side rear brake back plate in secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine
    • AdvisorySlight leak to both front hub seals
    • AdvisorySlight weep to power steering reservoir return pipe

  17. Fail196,281 miles (+5,149)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,281 miles
    Test number
    997888701067
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth n/side and o/side front seatbelt webbing damaged
    • AdvisoryN/side rear brake back plate in secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak to engine
    • AdvisorySlight leak to both front hub seals
    • AdvisorySlight weep to power steering reservoir return pipe

  18. Pass191,132 miles (+5,406)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    191,132 miles
    Test number
    126532705070
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing deteriorating
    • NoteN/s passengers seatbelt webbing deteriorating
    • NoteN/s/f front tie rod bush deteriorating
    • NoteN/s/r bottom shocker bush has slight play
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass185,726 miles (+6,295)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    185,726 miles
    Test number
    118428604491
    • NoteFront brake pads worn close to legal limit
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber outer casing corroded
    • NotePlay in nearside rear top shock absorber bush
    • NoteSligh power steering leak
    • NoteSuspected slight diesel leak from injector-unable to confirm at time of test

  20. Pass179,431 miles (+8,597)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    179,431 miles
    Test number
    658545613089
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteBoth front axle beam bushes deteriating
    • NoteN/side rear shocker case rusting

  21. Pass170,834 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    170,834 miles
    Test number
    585251112080
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail170,824 miles (+10,547)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,824 miles
    Test number
    185930212463
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  23. Pass160,277 miles (+10,641)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    160,277 miles
    Test number
    709636501056
    • NoteMetal brake pipe running alongside chassis is corroding
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre tread
    • NoteNearside and offside rear chassis areas corroded
    • NoteNearside front brake pads worn low
    • NotePlay in nearside rear top shock absorber bush
    • NotePlay in steering dampner bush
    • NoteRear bottom valace/tow bar corroded

  24. Pass149,636 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    149,636 miles
    Test number
    460497459440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail149,622 miles (+14,361)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,622 miles
    Test number
    861246659317
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass135,261 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    135,261 miles
    Test number
    403123258402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail135,254 miles (+9,560)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,254 miles
    Test number
    202892158386
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll metal brake pipes corroded slightly
    • NoteRear numberplate discolouring
    • NoteScrew in offside front centre tyre tread
    • NoteSmall stonechip in windscreen

  28. Pass125,694 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    125,694 miles
    Test number
    264290518032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail125,674 miles (+20,013)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,674 miles
    Test number
    170979208414
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  30. Pass105,661 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    105,661 miles
    Test number
    332220617088
    • NoteBoth headlamp beam patterns weak
    • NoteSlight fluffing to drivers seatbelt
    • NoteSlight play in main steering damper

Questions about M126 FHR

Does M126 FHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M126 FHR expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M126 FHR?
The MOT on M126 FHR expired on 11 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M126 FHR done?
M126 FHR was recorded at 232,478 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 7,076 miles a year.
Has M126 FHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 FHR has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on M126 FHR 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 M126 FHR find?
M126 FHR passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn railko pin bolts loose; rear pinion oil seal leaking.

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