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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M171 LELMOT history

M171 LEL is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 173,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

M171 LEL red 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 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
173,988 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M171 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M171 LEL was last recorded at 173,988 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 1,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,090 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,898 miles
Average per year
3,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,988 miles
  • 2025 – 172,090 miles
  • 2024 – 170,915 miles
  • 2023 – 169,772 miles
  • 2022 – 168,704 miles
  • 2020 – 164,990 miles
  • 2019 – 163,122 miles
  • 2016 – 161,764 miles
  • 2015 – 159,161 miles
  • 2014 – 156,856 miles
  • 2013 – 155,768 miles
  • 2012 – 155,575 miles
  • 2011 – 150,205 miles
  • 2010 – 142,017 miles
  • 2009 – 137,316 miles
  • 2008 – 129,868 miles
  • 2007 – 122,503 miles
  • 2006 – 116,057 miles
  • 2005 – 109,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,988 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting deteriorating (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Outer door hanle loose but able to open door

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear bump stop missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,988 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    173,988 miles
    Test number
    923429271788
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail173,957 miles (+1,867)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,957 miles
    Test number
    367087567535
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass172,090 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    172,090 miles
    Test number
    241768748458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,915 miles (+1,143)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    170,915 miles
    Test number
    849098378174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass169,772 miles (+1,068)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,772 miles
    Test number
    598192883249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass168,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    168,704 miles
    Test number
    572021348589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail168,704 miles (+3,714)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,704 miles
    Test number
    960589106776
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass164,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,990 miles
    Test number
    269827335504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail164,990 miles (+1,868)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,990 miles
    Test number
    309516749448
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass163,122 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,122 miles
    Test number
    850759892621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass161,764 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,764 miles
    Test number
    950163213259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting deteriorating (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer door hanle loose but able to open door
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  12. Fail161,759 miles (+2,598)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,759 miles
    Test number
    853371807075
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (jet missing) (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mounting deteriorating (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer door hanle loose but able to open door
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  13. Pass159,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    159,161 miles
    Test number
    759383056161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail159,161 miles (+2,305)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,161 miles
    Test number
    664133755763
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass156,856 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    156,856 miles
    Test number
    365071884440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working
    • NoteSlight oil weep n/s/f traction hub

  16. Fail156,852 miles (+1,084)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,852 miles
    Test number
    328185474279
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight oil weep n/s/f traction hub

  17. Pass155,768 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    155,768 miles
    Test number
    225392553228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass155,575 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    155,575 miles
    Test number
    909811752231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass150,205 miles (+8,188)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    150,205 miles
    Test number
    265268631203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass142,017 miles (+4,701)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    142,017 miles
    Test number
    631255190181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,316 miles (+7,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    137,316 miles
    Test number
    391266519208
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  22. Pass129,868 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    129,868 miles
    Test number
    940525728224
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  23. Fail129,868 miles (+7,365)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,868 miles
    Test number
    412254028262
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  24. Pass122,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    122,503 miles
    Test number
    223070587152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail122,503 miles (+6,446)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,503 miles
    Test number
    844487177187
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass116,057 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    116,057 miles
    Test number
    113142176105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail115,704 miles (+5,708)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,704 miles
    Test number
    181999456165
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass109,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    109,996 miles
    Test number
    430444675106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail109,996 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,996 miles
    Test number
    481414575180
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about M171 LEL

Does M171 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M171 LEL is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on M171 LEL?
The MOT on M171 LEL is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M171 LEL done?
M171 LEL was recorded at 173,988 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,039 miles a year.
Has M171 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M171 LEL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on M171 LEL 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 M171 LEL find?
M171 LEL passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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