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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M258 UCTMOT history

M258 UCT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 224,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

M258 UCT black 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 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
224,102 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,814 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M258 UCT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
15 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M258 UCT was last recorded at 224,102 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,094 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,814 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 224,102 miles
  • 2024 – 221,529 miles
  • 2023 – 218,403 miles
  • 2022 – 214,561 miles
  • 2021 – 210,623 miles
  • 2020 – 207,276 miles
  • 2019 – 202,966 miles
  • 2017 – 202,966 miles
  • 2016 – 199,999 miles
  • 2015 – 193,455 miles
  • 2014 – 181,409 miles
  • 2013 – 167,768 miles
  • 2012 – 154,519 miles
  • 2011 – 152,486 miles
  • 2010 – 150,212 miles
  • 2009 – 145,764 miles
  • 2008 – 141,443 miles
  • 2007 – 136,474 miles
  • 2006 – 131,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,102 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Bulkhead corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,102 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    224,102 miles
    Test number
    979774798885
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail224,094 miles (+2,565)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,094 miles
    Test number
    397010765787
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front and rear diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Steering system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass221,529 miles (+3,126)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    221,529 miles
    Test number
    239338590006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass218,403 miles (+3,842)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    218,403 miles
    Test number
    301353409811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Pass214,561 miles (+3,938)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    214,561 miles
    Test number
    567814246465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass210,623 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    210,623 miles
    Test number
    785556189383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail210,623 miles (+3,347)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,623 miles
    Test number
    981740864292
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass207,276 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    207,276 miles
    Test number
    551108728184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail207,276 miles (+4,310)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,276 miles
    Test number
    159025263263
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear 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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass202,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    202,966 miles
    Test number
    169827217593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass202,966 miles (+2,967)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    202,966 miles
    Test number
    842053217514
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass199,999 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    199,999 miles
    Test number
    883980099181
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail199,999 miles (+6,544)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,999 miles
    Test number
    460773971493
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer 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)
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass193,455 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    193,455 miles
    Test number
    658215625233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail193,448 miles (+12,039)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,448 miles
    Test number
    888316915261
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass181,409 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    181,409 miles
    Test number
    377666424210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  17. Fail181,408 miles (+13,640)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,408 miles
    Test number
    886425024270
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear 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)
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  18. Pass167,768 miles (+13,249)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    167,768 miles
    Test number
    999114923283
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes need cleaning up!
    • NoteBrake pads low all round

  19. Pass154,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    154,519 miles
    Test number
    505321222275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail154,519 miles (+2,033)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,519 miles
    Test number
    165261222209
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass152,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    152,486 miles
    Test number
    976042721233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail152,486 miles (+2,274)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,486 miles
    Test number
    698293511262
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  23. Pass150,212 miles (+4,448)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    150,212 miles
    Test number
    913936310250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass145,764 miles (+4,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    145,764 miles
    Test number
    233956319265
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass141,443 miles (+4,969)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    141,443 miles
    Test number
    870648418228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass136,474 miles (+4,967)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    136,474 miles
    Test number
    330437327299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass131,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    131,507 miles
    Test number
    942970926242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M258 UCT

Does M258 UCT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M258 UCT is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on M258 UCT?
The MOT on M258 UCT is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M258 UCT done?
M258 UCT was recorded at 224,102 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 4,814 miles a year.
Has M258 UCT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M258 UCT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M258 UCT 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 M258 UCT find?
M258 UCT passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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