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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

M361 OBDMOT history

M361 OBD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Nov 1994. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 277,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2023.

M361 OBD 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 6 Nov 2024
Mileage
277,476 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M361 OBD
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
23 Nov 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M361 OBD was last recorded at 277,476 miles on 7 Nov 2023, 62 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
277,414 miles · 10 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
62 miles
Average per year
6,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 277,476 miles
  • 2022 – 275,396 miles
  • 2021 – 273,320 miles
  • 2020 – 270,205 miles
  • 2019 – 264,184 miles
  • 2018 – 257,311 miles
  • 2017 – 249,875 miles
  • 2016 – 243,041 miles
  • 2015 – 236,734 miles
  • 2014 – 230,207 miles
  • 2013 – 223,782 miles
  • 2012 – 216,644 miles
  • 2011 – 208,954 miles
  • 2010 – 201,484 miles
  • 2009 – 194,282 miles
  • 2008 – 187,396 miles
  • 2007 – 179,137 miles
  • 2006 – 169,822 miles
  • 2005 – 160,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,476 miles
  • AdvisoryAdvise air filter looseRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAdvise brake pads look worn
  • AdvisoryAdvise track rod end boots perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Advise all axle bushes are perished and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Advise rear seats not in use

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Advise surface corrosion to chassis with welded repairs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Advise some fluffing to seat belts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Advise wear to front and rear pads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass277,476 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    277,476 miles
    Test number
    271307662851
    • AdvisoryAdvise air filter loose
    • AdvisoryAdvise brake pads look worn
    • AdvisoryAdvise track rod end boots perished

  2. Fail277,414 miles (+2,018)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,414 miles
    Test number
    127841304008
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise air filter loose
    • AdvisoryAdvise front pads worn
    • AdvisoryAdvise track rod end boots perished

  3. Pass275,396 miles (+63)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    275,396 miles
    Test number
    314608485012
    • AdvisoryAdvise all axle bushes are perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear seats not in use
    • AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion to chassis with welded repairs

  4. Fail275,333 miles (+2,013)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,333 miles
    Test number
    983702557866
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all axle bushes are perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear seats not in use
    • AdvisoryAdvise surface corrosion to chassis with welded repairs

  5. Pass273,320 miles (+132)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    273,320 miles
    Test number
    559577211321
    • AdvisoryAdvise air filter loose
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight p-lay in wheel bearings

  6. Fail273,188 miles (+2,983)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,188 miles
    Test number
    503780494554
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear section (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer section holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting footwell corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise air filter loose
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight play in all 4 wheel bearings

  7. Pass270,205 miles (+6,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    270,205 miles
    Test number
    989696092512
    • AdvisoryN/s b post body mount rusted away
    • AdvisoryPlay in rear shock absorber bushes
    • AdvisorySeat belt damage

  8. Pass264,184 miles (+443)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    264,184 miles
    Test number
    388096484996
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/r wheel bearings
    • AdvisoryRusting under car
    • AdvisorySeat belts

  9. Fail263,741 miles (+6,430)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,741 miles
    Test number
    322100643890
    • MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront seat belts
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/r wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryRusting under vehicle

  10. Pass257,311 miles (+7,436)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    257,311 miles
    Test number
    699944371486
    • AdvisoryAdvise budget repair to bumper
    • AdvisoryAdvise click from propshaft
    • AdvisoryAdvise surface rust on osf brake pipe

  11. Pass249,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    249,875 miles
    Test number
    555746872801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail249,875 miles (+6,834)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,875 miles
    Test number
    476294466226
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded rear axle brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass243,041 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    243,041 miles
    Test number
    745962981739
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/r wheelbearing

  14. Fail243,041 miles (+6,307)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,041 miles
    Test number
    304601171315
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s/r wheelbearing

  15. Pass236,734 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    236,734 miles
    Test number
    144734890183
    • AdvisoryAdvise some fluffing to seat belts
    • AdvisoryAdvise wear to front and rear pads

  16. Fail236,538 miles (+6,331)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,538 miles
    Test number
    112987054355
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose steering drop arm (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise some fluffing to seat belts
    • AdvisoryAdvise wear to front and rear pads

  17. Pass230,207 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    230,207 miles
    Test number
    527201884227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass223,782 miles (+7,138)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    223,782 miles
    Test number
    849891083215
    • NoteDamage to n/s/f tyre wall cords not visable
    • NoteRear seat not in use
    • NoteRust on brake pipes
    • NoteRusting under vehicle
    • NoteSlight damage to front seat belts

  19. Pass216,644 miles (+7,690)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    216,644 miles
    Test number
    198442892232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass208,954 miles (+7,470)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    208,954 miles
    Test number
    765454911378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass201,484 miles (+7,202)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    201,484 miles
    Test number
    411699700371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass194,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    194,282 miles
    Test number
    334552429368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail194,282 miles (+6,886)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,282 miles
    Test number
    534192129310
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  24. Pass187,396 miles (+8,259)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    187,396 miles
    Test number
    442078408450
    • NoteBowl of n/s headlamp rusting

  25. Pass179,137 miles (+9,315)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    179,137 miles
    Test number
    924493727375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass169,822 miles (+9,013)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    169,822 miles
    Test number
    732351426379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass160,809 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    160,809 miles
    Test number
    210339825320
    • NoteADVISE SPILT FUEL AROUND FUEL TANK NO LEAK VISIBLE AT TIME OF TEST

Questions about M361 OBD

Does M361 OBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M361 OBD expired on 6 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M361 OBD?
The MOT on M361 OBD expired on 6 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M361 OBD done?
M361 OBD was recorded at 277,476 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2023, an average of 6,500 miles a year.
Has M361 OBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M361 OBD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on M361 OBD 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 M361 OBD find?
M361 OBD passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: advise air filter loose; advise brake pads look worn; advise track rod end boots perished.

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