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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M296 EAVMOT history

M296 EAV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

M296 EAV green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
162,980 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M296 EAV
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
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M296 EAV was last recorded at 162,980 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,980 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,980 miles
  • 2025 – 157,255 miles
  • 2024 – 157,215 miles
  • 2018 – 157,014 miles
  • 2017 – 156,823 miles
  • 2016 – 155,650 miles
  • 2015 – 155,043 miles
  • 2013 – 154,878 miles
  • 2011 – 154,459 miles
  • 2010 – 152,539 miles
  • 2009 – 146,972 miles
  • 2008 – 138,716 miles
  • 2007 – 126,824 miles
  • 2006 – 115,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,980 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • O/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass162,980 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    162,980 miles
    Test number
    785296701779
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail162,980 miles (+32)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,980 miles
    Test number
    292543433337
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail162,948 miles (+5,693)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,948 miles
    Test number
    574381552510
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass157,255 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    157,255 miles
    Test number
    116177086597
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  5. Pass157,215 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,215 miles
    Test number
    150893528056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,014 miles
    Test number
    289829450911
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

  7. Fail157,014 miles (+191)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,014 miles
    Test number
    252600608586
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and o/s/r tyres perished

  8. Pass156,823 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    156,823 miles
    Test number
    914282582872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,650 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    155,650 miles
    Test number
    180866500932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass155,043 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    155,043 miles
    Test number
    179618565011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail155,019 miles (+141)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,019 miles
    Test number
    976149455080
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass154,878 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    154,878 miles
    Test number
    286719183261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail154,861 miles (+402)13 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,861 miles
    Test number
    906095733073
    • FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly perished

  14. Pass154,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    154,459 miles
    Test number
    417853941448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail154,459 miles (+1,920)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,459 miles
    Test number
    468240341486
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass152,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    152,539 miles
    Test number
    492357730396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail152,539 miles (+5,567)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,539 miles
    Test number
    563166230385
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass146,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    146,972 miles
    Test number
    290686039386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail146,972 miles (+8,256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,972 miles
    Test number
    563861939303
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass138,716 miles (+11,892)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    138,716 miles
    Test number
    510925128362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r seat belt fraying slightly

  21. Pass126,824 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    126,824 miles
    Test number
    290950727315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail126,821 miles (+11,571)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,821 miles
    Test number
    200909817374
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass115,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    115,250 miles
    Test number
    964870506359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M296 EAV

Does M296 EAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M296 EAV is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M296 EAV?
The MOT on M296 EAV is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M296 EAV done?
M296 EAV was recorded at 162,980 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,469 miles a year.
Has M296 EAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M296 EAV has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on M296 EAV 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 M296 EAV find?
M296 EAV passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive steering box; nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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