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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 3,947 cc

M3 PGRMOT history

M3 PGR is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 61,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

M3 PGR blue 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,935 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M3 PGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M3 PGR was last recorded at 61,935 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 1,823 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,112 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,823 miles
Average per year
1,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,935 miles
  • 2024 – 60,112 miles
  • 2023 – 58,235 miles
  • 2022 – 56,330 miles
  • 2021 – 54,453 miles
  • 2020 – 52,296 miles
  • 2019 – 51,197 miles
  • 2018 – 49,703 miles
  • 2017 – 47,914 miles
  • 2016 – 45,827 miles
  • 2015 – 44,321 miles
  • 2014 – 41,972 miles
  • 2013 – 39,482 miles
  • 2012 – 37,104 miles
  • 2011 – 35,350 miles
  • 2010 – 33,321 miles
  • 2009 – 30,674 miles
  • 2008 – 28,156 miles
  • 2007 – 25,699 miles
  • 2006 – 23,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,935 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,935 miles (+1,823)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,935 miles
    Test number
    326403865829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass60,112 miles (+1,877)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    827641893897
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective small split in wiper (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose rear silencer clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass58,235 miles (+1,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    58,235 miles
    Test number
    943212648621
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass56,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    718966551918
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail56,330 miles (+1,877)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    157603272267
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass54,453 miles (+2,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,453 miles
    Test number
    703745972503
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs very corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,296 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,296 miles
    Test number
    297543126603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,197 miles (+1,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,197 miles
    Test number
    325513133695
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs beginning to corrode on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass49,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,703 miles
    Test number
    964840483840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,703 miles (+1,789)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,703 miles
    Test number
    734770806781
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached mountings corroded (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure braket corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass47,914 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,914 miles
    Test number
    589565244178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    796294968602
    • AdvisoryTank saddle corroded but tank still secure

  13. Fail45,827 miles (+1,506)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    831537284045
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryTank saddle corroded but tank still secure

  14. Pass44,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    606197105898
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe very corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank mounting bracket corroded but still secure

  15. Fail44,321 miles (+2,349)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,321 miles
    Test number
    526729315871
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipe very corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel tank mounting bracket corroded but still secure

  16. Pass41,972 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,972 miles
    Test number
    337746734307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,482 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    39,482 miles
    Test number
    546765023318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,104 miles (+1,754)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    37,104 miles
    Test number
    246707022323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,350 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,350 miles
    Test number
    396396721318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,347 miles (+2,026)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,347 miles
    Test number
    667655721393
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass33,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,321 miles
    Test number
    394644750350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,321 miles (+89)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,321 miles
    Test number
    424168240340
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

  23. Fail33,232 miles (+2,558)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,232 miles
    Test number
    424635030252
    • FailureTowbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass30,674 miles (+2,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    562322039248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass28,156 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,156 miles
    Test number
    342732038277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,699 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    674135827214
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  27. Pass25,699 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    25,699 miles
    Test number
    722035027208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,891 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,891 miles
    Test number
    693109816210
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Fail23,891 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,891 miles
    Test number
    712099116213
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about M3 PGR

Does M3 PGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M3 PGR is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M3 PGR?
The MOT on M3 PGR is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M3 PGR done?
M3 PGR was recorded at 61,935 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 1,967 miles a year.
Has M3 PGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M3 PGR has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on M3 PGR 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 M3 PGR find?
M3 PGR passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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