Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
M350 VEJMOT history
M350 VEJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Nov 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 147,275 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 147,275 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M350 VEJ
- 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
- 8 Nov 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M350 VEJ was last recorded at 147,275 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,285 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 14 Jun 2012: 125,987 miles, lower than 173,000 miles on 17 Feb 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 144,990 miles · 26 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,285 miles
- Average per year
- 1,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,275 miles
- 2025 – 144,990 miles
- 2024 – 140,666 miles
- 2023 – 137,001 miles
- 2022 – 136,257 miles
- 2021 – 132,188 miles
- 2020 – 131,726 miles
- 2019 – 130,055 miles
- 2018 – 129,931 miles
- 2017 – 129,724 miles
- 2016 – 129,673 miles
- 2015 – 129,506 miles
- 2014 – 128,836 miles
- 2013 – 128,214 miles
- 2012 – 125,987 miles
- 2011 – 173,000 miles
- 2010 – 121,204 miles
- 2009 – 118,652 miles
- 2008 – 116,299 miles
- 2007 – 113,683 miles
- 2006 – 111,724 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,275 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,275 miles (+2,285)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 147,275 miles
- Test number
- 426183023764
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,990 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 144,990 miles
- Test number
- 684513915679
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,666 miles (+3,665)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 140,666 miles
- Test number
- 428834856277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,001 miles (+744)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 137,001 miles
- Test number
- 595562925136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,257 miles (+78)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 136,257 miles
- Test number
- 579854530875
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail136,179 miles (+3,991)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,179 miles
- Test number
- 933851501450
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass132,188 miles (+462)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,188 miles
- Test number
- 368243701932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,726 miles (+1,671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 131,726 miles
- Test number
- 747464854544
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass130,055 miles (+124)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 130,055 miles
- Test number
- 783607711523
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,931 miles (+207)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,931 miles
- Test number
- 342616931841
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,724 miles (+51)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 129,724 miles
- Test number
- 954302820098
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outrigger has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outrigger has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryTyres all round perishing
Pass129,673 miles (+167)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 129,673 miles
- Test number
- 968437148538
- AdvisoryN/s front,N/s rear&O/s rear tyres starting to perish.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s front swivel joint
Pass129,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 129,506 miles
- Test number
- 282427040120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,506 miles (+670)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,506 miles
- Test number
- 538863537143
- Repaired at testCentre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail128,836 miles2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,836 miles
- Test number
- 218887814267
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass128,836 miles (+622)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 128,836 miles
- Test number
- 755677314269
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass128,214 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 128,214 miles
- Test number
- 408867653104
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail128,214 miles (+2,227)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,214 miles
- Test number
- 486647053104
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Fail125,987 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,987 miles
- Test number
- 769196962135
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass125,987 miles (-47,013)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 125,987 miles
- Test number
- 896136862133
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass173,000 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 173,000 miles
- Test number
- 429078041076
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 258644421000
- FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass121,204 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 121,204 miles
- Test number
- 962157940007
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail121,204 miles (+2,552)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,204 miles
- Test number
- 380132140060
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass118,652 miles (+2,353)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 118,652 miles
- Test number
- 413077439053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,299 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 116,299 miles
- Test number
- 153806548468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,299 miles (+2,616)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,299 miles
- Test number
- 734906348057
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Fail113,683 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,683 miles
- Test number
- 371586347095
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass113,683 miles (+1,959)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 113,683 miles
- Test number
- 912236447033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 111,724 miles
- Test number
- 532188246078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,724 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,724 miles
- Test number
- 534496046023
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about M350 VEJ
- Does M350 VEJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M350 VEJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M350 VEJ?
- The MOT on M350 VEJ is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M350 VEJ done?
- M350 VEJ was recorded at 147,275 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 1,775 miles a year.
- Has M350 VEJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M350 VEJ has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on M350 VEJ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M350 VEJ find?
- M350 VEJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.
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