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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

M126 SURMOT history

M126 SUR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 54,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

M126 SUR green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,982 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 SUR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 SUR was last recorded at 54,982 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,951 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,982 miles
  • 2025 – 53,868 miles
  • 2024 – 52,921 miles
  • 2023 – 52,141 miles
  • 2021 – 50,446 miles
  • 2020 – 48,845 miles
  • 2019 – 47,128 miles
  • 2018 – 46,282 miles
  • 2017 – 45,564 miles
  • 2015 – 45,095 miles
  • 2014 – 44,778 miles
  • 2013 – 44,063 miles
  • 2012 – 43,555 miles
  • 2011 – 43,093 miles
  • 2010 – 42,425 miles
  • 2009 – 41,874 miles
  • 2008 – 41,230 miles
  • 2007 – 40,645 miles
  • 2005 – 37,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,982 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,982 miles (+31)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,982 miles
    Test number
    174530758581
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail54,951 miles (+1,083)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    195086626272
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass53,868 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    53,868 miles
    Test number
    926897701054
    • AdvisoryChassis under sealed

  4. Fail53,868 miles (+947)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,868 miles
    Test number
    782352501731
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis under sealed

  5. Pass52,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    875592709419
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail52,921 miles (+780)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    342344846369
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,141 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,141 miles
    Test number
    544480065330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail52,131 miles (+1,685)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,131 miles
    Test number
    378228058801
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass50,446 miles (+1,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,446 miles
    Test number
    702656735182
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,845 miles (+528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,845 miles
    Test number
    138179140978
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail48,317 miles (+1,189)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,317 miles
    Test number
    846917657526
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  12. Pass47,128 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    241755862093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    320534271623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,282 miles (+718)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    222332515315
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.6.6)

  15. Pass45,564 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,564 miles
    Test number
    874434317476
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail45,556 miles (+461)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,556 miles
    Test number
    809492724461
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass45,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    45,095 miles
    Test number
    824035598826
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail45,095 miles (+11)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,095 miles
    Test number
    635094402124
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x-member (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail45,084 miles (+306)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,084 miles
    Test number
    724678093800
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting x-member (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting x-member (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass44,778 miles (+715)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    44,778 miles
    Test number
    487730104422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,063 miles (+508)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,063 miles
    Test number
    759128993256
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edge

  22. Pass43,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    43,555 miles
    Test number
    445850202332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,555 miles (+462)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,555 miles
    Test number
    806710102359
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  24. Pass43,093 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,093 miles
    Test number
    179279291236
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edge

  25. Fail43,093 miles (+668)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,093 miles
    Test number
    849859691269
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edge

  26. Pass42,425 miles (+551)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,425 miles
    Test number
    603532100354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,874 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,874 miles
    Test number
    951000809376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,230 miles (+585)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,230 miles
    Test number
    180745998241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  29. Pass40,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,645 miles
    Test number
    403871527337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    412536396298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass37,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    37,652 miles
    Test number
    482008405380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  32. Fail37,652 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,652 miles
    Test number
    552118205313
    • Repaired at testHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about M126 SUR

Does M126 SUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M126 SUR is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M126 SUR?
The MOT on M126 SUR is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M126 SUR done?
M126 SUR was recorded at 54,982 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 850 miles a year.
Has M126 SUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 SUR has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on M126 SUR 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 SUR find?
M126 SUR passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake pad(s) wearing thin; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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