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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

M291 PAWMOT history

M291 PAW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

M291 PAW green 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 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,695 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M291 PAW
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
7 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M291 PAW was last recorded at 114,695 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 3,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Nov 2012: 83,951 miles, lower than 804,506 miles on 25 Nov 2011.
  • 29 Nov 2018: 97,806 miles, lower than 955,506 miles on 20 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,838 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,857 miles
Average per year
2,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,695 miles
  • 2024 – 110,838 miles
  • 2023 – 108,003 miles
  • 2022 – 105,828 miles
  • 2021 – 104,423 miles
  • 2020 – 102,512 miles
  • 2019 – 100,407 miles
  • 2018 – 97,806 miles
  • 2017 – 955,506 miles
  • 2016 – 93,990 miles
  • 2015 – 90,864 miles
  • 2014 – 88,948 miles
  • 2013 – 86,739 miles
  • 2012 – 83,951 miles
  • 2011 – 804,506 miles
  • 2010 – 78,961 miles
  • 2009 – 77,007 miles
  • 2008 – 74,238 miles
  • 2007 – 67,740 miles
  • 2006 – 62,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,695 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,695 miles (+3,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,695 miles
    Test number
    991758386927
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,838 miles (+2,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,838 miles
    Test number
    174046900971
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Camera

  3. Pass108,003 miles (+2,175)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    108,003 miles
    Test number
    727755150683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass105,828 miles (+1,405)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    105,828 miles
    Test number
    545434280005
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass104,423 miles (+1,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    104,423 miles
    Test number
    924110682212
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear cab mount corroded

  6. Pass102,512 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,512 miles
    Test number
    987310121899
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,510 miles (+2,103)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,510 miles
    Test number
    986902186096
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,407 miles (+2,601)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,407 miles
    Test number
    988492858885
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all steering link joints dust covers cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass97,806 miles (-857,700)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,806 miles
    Test number
    279663504495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass955,506 miles (+861,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    955,506 miles
    Test number
    952043626210
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront axel front swivel joint slight oil leak

  11. Pass93,990 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,990 miles
    Test number
    131791852580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,921 miles (+3,057)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,921 miles
    Test number
    233129739669
    • FailureNearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

  13. Pass90,864 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    533009489328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,948 miles (+2,209)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    88,948 miles
    Test number
    457039744414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,739 miles (+2,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    86,739 miles
    Test number
    817721733359
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass83,951 miles (-720,555)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    83,951 miles
    Test number
    197666222384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass804,506 miles (+724,065)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    804,506 miles
    Test number
    978009721324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,441 miles (+1,480)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,441 miles
    Test number
    907625821349
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  19. Pass78,961 miles (+1,954)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,961 miles
    Test number
    653373120312
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOff side front swivel seal damp
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass77,007 miles (+2,769)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,007 miles
    Test number
    211754839301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    601122738350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,237 miles (+6,497)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,237 miles
    Test number
    554492838350
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass67,740 miles (+5,518)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,740 miles
    Test number
    551314837399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    62,222 miles
    Test number
    342118026306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail62,222 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,222 miles
    Test number
    964628426373
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrag link rod bent

Questions about M291 PAW

Does M291 PAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M291 PAW is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M291 PAW?
The MOT on M291 PAW is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M291 PAW done?
M291 PAW was recorded at 114,695 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 2,764 miles a year.
Has M291 PAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M291 PAW has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on M291 PAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 21 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M291 PAW find?
M291 PAW passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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