Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
M230 FGFMOT history
M230 FGF is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Jun 1995. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 140,690 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 140,690 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 20 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,462 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M230 FGF
- 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
- 19 Jun 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M230 FGF was last recorded at 140,690 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 1,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,298 miles · 25 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,392 miles
- Average per year
- 3,462 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,690 miles
- 2025 – 139,298 miles
- 2024 – 136,746 miles
- 2023 – 134,815 miles
- 2022 – 132,835 miles
- 2020 – 131,344 miles
- 2019 – 129,926 miles
- 2018 – 126,726 miles
- 2017 – 122,880 miles
- 2016 – 117,725 miles
- 2015 – 113,397 miles
- 2014 – 110,120 miles
- 2013 – 106,156 miles
- 2012 – 102,750 miles
- 2011 – 99,426 miles
- 2010 – 96,330 miles
- 2009 – 91,296 miles
- 2008 – 86,230 miles
- 2007 – 78,898 miles
- 2006 – 71,792 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,690 miles
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
22 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,690 miles (+1,392)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 140,690 miles
- Test number
- 846004935106
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass139,298 miles (+2,552)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 139,298 miles
- Test number
- 835529560573
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,746 miles (+1,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 136,746 miles
- Test number
- 917350312520
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,815 miles (+1,980)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 134,815 miles
- Test number
- 471370992354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,835 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 132,835 miles
- Test number
- 563816264616
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail132,828 miles (+1,484)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,828 miles
- Test number
- 433848884075
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass131,344 miles (+1,418)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 131,344 miles
- Test number
- 556140852659
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,926 miles (+3,200)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 129,926 miles
- Test number
- 680194665838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,726 miles (+3,846)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 126,726 miles
- Test number
- 636054995131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,880 miles (+5,155)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 122,880 miles
- Test number
- 366970697009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,725 miles (+4,328)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 117,725 miles
- Test number
- 194839269573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,397 miles (+3,277)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 113,397 miles
- Test number
- 935725100273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,120 miles (+3,964)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 110,120 miles
- Test number
- 378439354404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,156 miles (+3,406)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 106,156 miles
- Test number
- 155910573248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,750 miles (+3,324)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 102,750 miles
- Test number
- 348076352213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,426 miles (+3,096)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 99,426 miles
- Test number
- 348221671404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,330 miles (+5,034)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 96,330 miles
- Test number
- 150041470224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,296 miles (+113)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 91,296 miles
- Test number
- 510351979299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,183 miles (+4,953)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,183 miles
- Test number
- 352296469246
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass86,230 miles (+7,332)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 86,230 miles
- Test number
- 241373278296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,898 miles (+7,106)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 78,898 miles
- Test number
- 930367167220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,792 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 71,792 miles
- Test number
- 270989246294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M230 FGF
- Does M230 FGF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M230 FGF is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M230 FGF?
- The MOT on M230 FGF is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M230 FGF done?
- M230 FGF was recorded at 140,690 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,462 miles a year.
- Has M230 FGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M230 FGF has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on M230 FGF 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 M230 FGF find?
- M230 FGF passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: steering box leaking oil; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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