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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M320 PAWMOT history

M320 PAW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 146,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

M320 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 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
146,348 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M320 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
1995
First used
2 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M320 PAW was last recorded at 146,348 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,432 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
916 miles
Average per year
2,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,348 miles
  • 2025 – 145,432 miles
  • 2024 – 144,438 miles
  • 2023 – 143,734 miles
  • 2022 – 143,010 miles
  • 2021 – 142,418 miles
  • 2020 – 141,850 miles
  • 2019 – 140,003 miles
  • 2018 – 136,844 miles
  • 2017 – 134,470 miles
  • 2016 – 131,619 miles
  • 2015 – 128,913 miles
  • 2014 – 126,528 miles
  • 2013 – 124,023 miles
  • 2012 – 121,512 miles
  • 2011 – 117,476 miles
  • 2010 – 114,544 miles
  • 2009 – 110,585 miles
  • 2008 – 106,274 miles
  • 2007 – 102,111 miles
  • 2006 – 97,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,348 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, chassis end, bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, chassis end, bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2018

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,348 miles (+916)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    146,348 miles
    Test number
    345163362292
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, chassis end, bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, chassis end, bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass145,432 miles (+994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,432 miles
    Test number
    595638583248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass144,438 miles (+704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,438 miles
    Test number
    355275401583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass143,734 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,734 miles
    Test number
    386981953619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,010 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,010 miles
    Test number
    594554197911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass142,418 miles (+568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    142,418 miles
    Test number
    847446771051
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes and hose ferals (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,850 miles (+1,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,850 miles
    Test number
    321131831377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass140,003 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,003 miles
    Test number
    735290547727
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail140,003 miles (+3,159)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,003 miles
    Test number
    214122024712
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,844 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,844 miles
    Test number
    795709312737
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis corroded

  11. Fail136,843 miles (+2,373)6 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,843 miles
    Test number
    165340996553
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom spring plate location loose (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rig (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom spring plate location loose (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing and corroded around mounted area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle chassis corroded

  12. Pass134,470 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    134,470 miles
    Test number
    963016407688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel wet
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel moist

  13. Fail134,466 miles (+2,847)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,466 miles
    Test number
    251497994657
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel wet
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel moist

  14. Pass131,619 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,619 miles
    Test number
    198956388964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,913 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    239939515093
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f swivel hub slight leak
    • NoteN/s/r floor pan corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f swivle hub slight leak

  16. Pass128,913 miles (+2,385)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    785759615043
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f swivel hub slight leak
    • NoteN/s/r floor pan corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f swivle hub slight leak

  17. Pass126,528 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,528 miles
    Test number
    457297034098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail126,526 miles (+2,503)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,526 miles
    Test number
    137356334481
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass124,023 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    124,023 miles
    Test number
    128463843027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail124,021 miles (+2,509)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,021 miles
    Test number
    617358233057
    • FailureBrake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass121,512 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    121,512 miles
    Test number
    937681832032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,511 miles (+4,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,511 miles
    Test number
    226606822011
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass117,476 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,476 miles
    Test number
    565809031058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass114,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    114,544 miles
    Test number
    754360340097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Fail114,544 miles (+3,959)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,544 miles
    Test number
    602806030089
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass110,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    841577139010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail110,585 miles (+4,311)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,585 miles
    Test number
    870487639022
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass106,274 miles (+4,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    106,274 miles
    Test number
    860767038050
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  29. Pass102,111 miles (+4,226)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    102,111 miles
    Test number
    140476937443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass97,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    97,885 miles
    Test number
    914827236053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about M320 PAW

Does M320 PAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M320 PAW is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M320 PAW?
The MOT on M320 PAW is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M320 PAW done?
M320 PAW was recorded at 146,348 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,361 miles a year.
Has M320 PAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M320 PAW has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2019.
Has the mileage on M320 PAW 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 M320 PAW find?
M320 PAW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule covered in grease.; nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm, chassis end, bush perished, and 2 more.

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