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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M291 UDTMOT history

M291 UDT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2022.

M291 UDT 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 2 May 2023
Mileage
111,658 mi
At MOT on 3 May 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M291 UDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
3 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2023
Latest MOT test
3 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

M291 UDT was last recorded at 111,658 miles on 3 May 2022, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,595 miles · 25 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
2,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,658 miles
  • 2021 – 111,595 miles
  • 2020 – 108,714 miles
  • 2019 – 107,304 miles
  • 2018 – 105,424 miles
  • 2017 – 103,331 miles
  • 2016 – 100,669 miles
  • 2015 – 98,122 miles
  • 2014 – 94,745 miles
  • 2013 – 91,203 miles
  • 2012 – 90,789 miles
  • 2011 – 90,247 miles
  • 2010 – 89,613 miles
  • 2009 – 88,544 miles
  • 2008 – 84,219 miles
  • 2007 – 77,530 miles
  • 2006 – 71,597 miles
  • 2005 – 66,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,658 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • O/s and n/s/f swivel joints slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,658 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    111,658 miles
    Test number
    402815766519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail111,595 miles (+2,881)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,595 miles
    Test number
    629482805679
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass108,714 miles (+1,410)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    182282736519
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f swivel joints slight leak

  4. Pass107,304 miles (+1,880)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,304 miles
    Test number
    936302197051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f swivel joints slight leak

  5. Pass105,424 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,424 miles
    Test number
    757624776485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f swivel joints slight leak

  6. Fail105,424 miles (+2,093)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,424 miles
    Test number
    377768363864
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s/f swivel joints slight leak

  7. Pass103,331 miles (+2,662)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,331 miles
    Test number
    150670170890
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront swivel joints leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass100,669 miles (+2,547)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,669 miles
    Test number
    532438640355
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Rear panel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass98,122 miles (+3,377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,122 miles
    Test number
    949754263726
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass94,745 miles (+3,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,745 miles
    Test number
    488989514228
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass91,203 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,203 miles
    Test number
    377251533226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,789 miles (+542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    90,789 miles
    Test number
    318940832208
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass90,247 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,247 miles
    Test number
    818032031286
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass89,613 miles (+1,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,613 miles
    Test number
    300000250262
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass88,544 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    88,544 miles
    Test number
    661430259271
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Fail88,544 miles (+4,325)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,544 miles
    Test number
    984640859296
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass84,219 miles (+6,689)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,219 miles
    Test number
    452953508494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear upper shock absorber bush is worn
    • NoteRear registration plate is fading
    • NoteRear service brake efficiencys are low??
    • NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint has play
    • NoteSteering damper is weeping slightly

  18. Pass77,530 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    304020617359
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front seat belt webbings are slightly marked
    • NoteFront shock absorber turrents are heavily corroded [both sides]
    • NoteStaining on and around front of fuel tank, cannot smell fuel or find a live leak???

  19. Fail77,530 miles (+5,933)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,530 miles
    Test number
    454919607441
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front seat belt webbings are slightly marked
    • NoteFront shock absorber turrents are heavily corroded [both sides]
    • NoteSpare tire in back of vehicle and is dead flat
    • NoteStaining on and around front of fuel tank, cannot smell fuel or find a live leak???

  20. Pass71,597 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,597 miles
    Test number
    241559996251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,061 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,061 miles
    Test number
    350407385250
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass66,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    66,061 miles
    Test number
    491017985202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M291 UDT

Does M291 UDT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M291 UDT expired on 2 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M291 UDT?
The MOT on M291 UDT expired on 2 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M291 UDT done?
M291 UDT was recorded at 111,658 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2022, an average of 2,755 miles a year.
Has M291 UDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M291 UDT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on M291 UDT 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 M291 UDT find?
M291 UDT passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2022 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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