
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
M223 PFOMOT history
M223 PFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 55,834 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 55,834 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 2,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M223 PFO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Aug 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
M223 PFO was last recorded at 55,834 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 90 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 55,744 miles · 20 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 90 miles
- Average per year
- 2,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 55,834 miles
- 2023 – 53,878 miles
- 2022 – 52,903 miles
- 2021 – 51,961 miles
- 2020 – 51,285 miles
- 2019 – 50,007 miles
- 2018 – 49,054 miles
- 2017 – 47,389 miles
- 2016 – 43,489 miles
- 2015 – 39,259 miles
- 2014 – 35,901 miles
- 2013 – 31,334 miles
- 2012 – 30,051 miles
- 2011 – 28,018 miles
- 2010 – 26,167 miles
- 2009 – 24,026 miles
- 2008 – 22,376 miles
- 2007 – 20,273 miles
- 2006 – 17,652 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022
Chassis corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
33 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,834 miles (+90)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 55,834 miles
- Test number
- 143400048428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,744 miles (+1,866)3 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,744 miles
- Test number
- 570541419668
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired hub bearing (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired hub bearing (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn
Pass53,878 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 53,878 miles
- Test number
- 122834482002
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryO/s front hub leaking
Fail53,878 miles (+975)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,878 miles
- Test number
- 467148368483
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryO/s front hub leaking
- AdvisoryOil level low
Pass52,903 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 52,903 miles
- Test number
- 801070405283
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear trailing arm bush perished badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s rear backplate rubbing on wheel
Fail52,903 miles (+942)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,903 miles
- Test number
- 885134986345
- MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear trailing arm bush perished badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s rear backplate rubbing on wheel
Pass51,961 miles (+676)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 51,961 miles
- Test number
- 912559020861
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
Pass51,285 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 51,285 miles
- Test number
- 332118932710
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryJust passed on service brake
Fail51,284 miles (+1,277)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,284 miles
- Test number
- 490083918288
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced to suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryJust passed on service brake
Pass50,007 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 50,007 miles
- Test number
- 315351766948
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail50,007 miles (+953)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,007 miles
- Test number
- 350688618968
- MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure steering drop arm to box insercure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass49,054 miles (+1,665)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 49,054 miles
- Test number
- 670583333206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryAdvise slight movement in o/s steering drop arm
Pass47,389 miles (+3,900)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 47,389 miles
- Test number
- 247435649947
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryAdvise slight movement steering arm to box
Pass43,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 43,489 miles
- Test number
- 998636545975
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,489 miles (+4,230)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,489 miles
- Test number
- 498674550046
- FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal Centre (2.3.3b)
- FailureHeadlamp insecure Both (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out riggar (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass39,259 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 39,259 miles
- Test number
- 955137525057
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail39,259 miles (+3,358)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,259 miles
- Test number
- 706906625036
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass35,901 miles (+8)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 35,901 miles
- Test number
- 975619824041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail35,893 miles (+4,559)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,893 miles
- Test number
- 558808224093
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s/r bottom shock absorber mounting bracket on axle corroded
Pass31,334 miles7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 31,334 miles
- Test number
- 885425633095
- NoteBoth front wheel bearings slight play
- NoteCorosion to chassis and rear x member
- NoteFront brake pipes slightly rusty
- NoteNrear number plate slightly deteriation
- NoteO/s/f out rigger coroded and holed
- NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit + n/s/f getting close
- NoteSlight play n/s track rod
Fail31,334 miles (+1,283)7 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,334 miles
- Test number
- 465201033053
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureTorque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBoth front wheel bearings slight play
- NoteCorosion to chassis and rear x member
- NoteFront brake pipes slightly rusty
- NoteNrear number plate slightly deteriation
- NoteO/s/f out rigger coroded and holed
- NoteO/s/f tyre close to limit + n/s/f getting close
- NoteSlight play n/s track rod
Pass30,051 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 30,051 miles
- Test number
- 769708682137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,014 miles (+1,996)4 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,014 miles
- Test number
- 615184172160
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass28,018 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 28,018 miles
- Test number
- 519932591156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,014 miles (+1,847)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,014 miles
- Test number
- 517052681180
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass26,167 miles (+69)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 26,167 miles
- Test number
- 200748280111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,098 miles (+2,072)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,098 miles
- Test number
- 851869450121
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass24,026 miles (+1,650)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2010
- Odometer
- 24,026 miles
- Test number
- 142700849159
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass22,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 22,376 miles
- Test number
- 812897938195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,376 miles (+2,103)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,376 miles
- Test number
- 770827338146
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass20,273 miles (+2,621)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2008
- Odometer
- 20,273 miles
- Test number
- 191281137175
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass17,652 miles (+34)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 17,652 miles
- Test number
- 821744526157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,618 miles5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,618 miles
- Test number
- 493888916118
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth rear shockabsorber covers severely corroded.
Questions about M223 PFO
- Does M223 PFO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M223 PFO expired on 11 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M223 PFO?
- The MOT on M223 PFO 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 M223 PFO done?
- M223 PFO was recorded at 55,834 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 2,052 miles a year.
- Has M223 PFO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M223 PFO has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on M223 PFO 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 M223 PFO find?
- M223 PFO passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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