Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
M291 XWRMOT history
M291 XWR is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 111,507 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 111,507 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,872 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M291 XWR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 7 Apr 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M291 XWR was last recorded at 111,507 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 2,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,239 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,268 miles
- Average per year
- 2,872 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,507 miles
- 2025 – 109,239 miles
- 2024 – 107,204 miles
- 2023 – 105,367 miles
- 2022 – 103,133 miles
- 2021 – 100,860 miles
- 2020 – 99,200 miles
- 2019 – 95,920 miles
- 2018 – 93,318 miles
- 2017 – 91,129 miles
- 2016 – 88,661 miles
- 2015 – 86,217 miles
- 2014 – 82,179 miles
- 2013 – 77,793 miles
- 2012 – 72,660 miles
- 2011 – 69,511 miles
- 2010 – 66,795 miles
- 2009 – 63,418 miles
- 2008 – 59,002 miles
- 2007 – 56,276 miles
- 2006 – 53,471 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,507 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2011
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2011
Full MOT history
28 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,507 miles (+2,268)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 111,507 miles
- Test number
- 841443902195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,239 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 109,239 miles
- Test number
- 854598821701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,204 miles (+1,837)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 107,204 miles
- Test number
- 415327752783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,367 miles (+2,234)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 105,367 miles
- Test number
- 742280263877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,133 miles (+2,273)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 103,133 miles
- Test number
- 713071688681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,860 miles (+1,660)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 100,860 miles
- Test number
- 473157278707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,200 miles (+3,280)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 99,200 miles
- Test number
- 213188644849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,920 miles (+2,602)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 95,920 miles
- Test number
- 539081034717
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,318 miles (+2,189)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 93,318 miles
- Test number
- 461799968047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,129 miles (+2,468)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 91,129 miles
- Test number
- 269703207503
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,661 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,661 miles
- Test number
- 125164617003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,661 miles (+2,444)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,661 miles
- Test number
- 848699943116
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass86,217 miles (+4,038)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 86,217 miles
- Test number
- 206874605422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,179 miles (+4,386)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 82,179 miles
- Test number
- 207400904129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,793 miles (+5,133)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 77,793 miles
- Test number
- 457700703179
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass72,660 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 72,660 miles
- Test number
- 136994202112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,618 miles (+3,107)4 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,618 miles
- Test number
- 135546492030
- DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- DangerousOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- DangerousTie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureTie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass69,511 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 69,511 miles
- Test number
- 349988091050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,511 miles (+2,716)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,511 miles
- Test number
- 328108491048
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass66,795 miles (+3,377)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 66,795 miles
- Test number
- 472739990079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,418 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 63,418 miles
- Test number
- 684379999071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail63,418 miles (+4,416)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,418 miles
- Test number
- 612609299053
- DangerousOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass59,002 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 59,002 miles
- Test number
- 291582208128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,991 miles (+2,715)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,991 miles
- Test number
- 200261908464
- DangerousOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- DangerousOil leak from engine
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber corroded on outer casing
Pass56,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 56,276 miles
- Test number
- 381560707128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,276 miles (+2,805)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,276 miles
- Test number
- 320110407125
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass53,471 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 53,471 miles
- Test number
- 233602006475
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail53,471 miles1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,471 miles
- Test number
- 453362206191
- DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Questions about M291 XWR
- Does M291 XWR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M291 XWR is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M291 XWR?
- The MOT on M291 XWR is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M291 XWR done?
- M291 XWR was recorded at 111,507 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,872 miles a year.
- Has M291 XWR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M291 XWR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2016.
- Has the mileage on M291 XWR 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 XWR find?
- M291 XWR passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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