Land Rover Range Rover
Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 4,275 cc
M255 VMBMOT history
M255 VMB is a blue petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 2 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 72,165 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 72,165 mi
- At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 14
- 9 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M255 VMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Range Rover
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,275 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 2 Aug 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M255 VMB was last recorded at 72,165 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Dec 2010: 71,725 miles, lower than 71,823 miles on 11 Aug 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,135 miles · 23 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,165 miles
- 2024 – 72,135 miles
- 2015 – 71,992 miles
- 2010 – 71,725 miles
- 2009 – 71,777 miles
- 2008 – 68,921 miles
- 2006 – 65,980 miles
- 2005 – 63,472 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,165 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub damp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Full MOT history
14 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,165 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 72,165 miles
- Test number
- 625149222780
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub damp
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass72,135 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 72,135 miles
- Test number
- 136368679995
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail72,133 miles (+141)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,133 miles
- Test number
- 476077599587
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,992 miles (+267)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 71,992 miles
- Test number
- 117470745183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,725 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 71,725 miles
- Test number
- 432855650471
- NoteHeavy surface corrosion to underside of vehical
Fail71,725 miles (-98)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,725 miles
- Test number
- 563761550321
- FailureShock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteHeavy surface corrosion to underside of vehical
Pass71,823 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 71,823 miles
- Test number
- 771243220262
- NoteAir suspension warning light on
- NoteCorroed rear shock absorber covers o/s n/s
- NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly rusty
- NoteInside mirror missing
Fail71,818 miles (+41)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,818 miles
- Test number
- 630723020225
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- NoteAir suspension warning light on
- NoteCorroed rear shock absorber covers o/s n/s
- NoteFront & rear brake discs slightly rusty
- NoteInside mirror missing
Pass71,777 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 71,777 miles
- Test number
- 911420519105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,772 miles (+2,851)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,772 miles
- Test number
- 630366809140
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass68,921 miles (+2,941)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 68,921 miles
- Test number
- 721036218064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,980 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 65,980 miles
- Test number
- 303404656339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,972 miles (+2,500)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,972 miles
- Test number
- 423252456340
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteO/s/r shock absorber cover corroded & lose
Pass63,472 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 63,472 miles
- Test number
- 773349235317
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about M255 VMB
- Does M255 VMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M255 VMB is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M255 VMB?
- The MOT on M255 VMB is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M255 VMB done?
- M255 VMB was recorded at 72,165 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 437 miles a year.
- Has M255 VMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M255 VMB has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on M255 VMB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M255 VMB find?
- M255 VMB passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front swivel hub damp; offside front swivel hub damp; oil leak, but not excessive sump, and 1 more.
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