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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

M264 TABMOT history

M264 TAB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 111,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

M264 TAB green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2023
Mileage
111,340 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M264 TAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M264 TAB was last recorded at 111,340 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 5,283 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,057 miles · 28 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
5,283 miles
Average per year
2,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,340 miles
  • 2020 – 106,057 miles
  • 2019 – 93,305 miles
  • 2017 – 93,292 miles
  • 2016 – 92,413 miles
  • 2015 – 90,812 miles
  • 2014 – 90,580 miles
  • 2013 – 90,061 miles
  • 2012 – 88,613 miles
  • 2011 – 84,736 miles
  • 2010 – 83,642 miles
  • 2009 – 82,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,340 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust tail pipe broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,340 miles (+5,283)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    111,340 miles
    Test number
    908250984199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,057 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,057 miles
    Test number
    549709471723
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Fail106,049 miles (+12,744)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    512071944144
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass93,305 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    406549107794
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe broken off

  5. Pass93,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,292 miles
    Test number
    130634167007
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe broken

  6. Fail93,292 miles (+879)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,292 miles
    Test number
    581496399251
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass92,413 miles (+1,601)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    92,413 miles
    Test number
    316110108177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front floor very corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor very corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded

  8. Pass90,812 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    947344405264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front floors corroded

  9. Fail90,812 miles (+232)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,812 miles
    Test number
    377762505244
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked in the tread centre
    • NoteOffside & nearside front floors corroded

  10. Pass90,580 miles (+23)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,580 miles
    Test number
    328356604469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • NoteOffside & nearside front floors very corroded

  11. Fail90,557 miles (+496)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,557 miles
    Test number
    335429794150
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExhaust tailpipe corroded
    • NoteOffside & nearside front floors very corroded

  12. Pass90,061 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,061 miles
    Test number
    405382113281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside & nearside body supports along inner sills corroded
    • NoteOffside & nearside front floors corroded,but not structural areas

  13. Fail90,057 miles (+1,444)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,057 miles
    Test number
    765752613255
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside & nearside body supports along inner sills corroded
    • NoteOffside & nearside front floors corroded,but not structural areas

  14. Pass88,613 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    775115812292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s & n/s body supports along inner sills corroded
    • NoteO/s & n/s front & rear outrigger body supports have slight corrosion
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyre outer edges out of shape
    • NoteO/s & n/s/f floors corroded with holes,but not structural points

  15. Fail88,613 miles (+3,877)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,613 miles
    Test number
    447594212251
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteO/s & n/s body supports along inner sills corroded
    • NoteO/s & n/s front & rear outrigger body supports have slight corrosion
    • NoteO/s & n/s front tyre outer edges out of shape
    • NoteO/s & n/s/f floors corroded with holes,but not structural points

  16. Pass84,736 miles (+1,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    84,736 miles
    Test number
    338237401285
    • NoteO/s/f hub seal has slight leak of oil

  17. Pass83,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    643379260149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,642 miles (+686)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    274428060148
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass82,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,956 miles
    Test number
    771988829104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M264 TAB

Does M264 TAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M264 TAB expired on 31 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M264 TAB?
The MOT on M264 TAB expired on 31 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M264 TAB done?
M264 TAB was recorded at 111,340 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 2,145 miles a year.
Has M264 TAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M264 TAB has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on M264 TAB 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 M264 TAB find?
M264 TAB passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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