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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,395 cc

M436 ASLMOT history

M436 ASL is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

M436 ASL white 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
88,633 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M436 ASL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M436 ASL was last recorded at 88,633 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2011: 70,025 miles, lower than 689,921 miles on 24 Mar 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
88,631 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,633 miles
  • 2025 – 84,637 miles
  • 2024 – 82,639 miles
  • 2018 – 77,473 miles
  • 2017 – 77,153 miles
  • 2016 – 75,662 miles
  • 2015 – 74,119 miles
  • 2014 – 71,090 miles
  • 2013 – 70,435 miles
  • 2012 – 70,227 miles
  • 2011 – 70,025 miles
  • 2010 – 689,921 miles
  • 2009 – 67,664 miles
  • 2008 – 66,045 miles
  • 2007 – 63,388 miles
  • 2006 – 60,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,633 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slightly leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (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.

  • Nearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,633 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    88,633 miles
    Test number
    546012116309
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail88,631 miles (+3,994)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,631 miles
    Test number
    879142081909
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lining(s) contaminated parking brake (1.1.13 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed too smoky (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass84,637 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    84,637 miles
    Test number
    297176601928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,997 miles (+1,358)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,997 miles
    Test number
    287408463473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,639 miles (+5,166)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    717085130639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,473 miles (+320)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    77,473 miles
    Test number
    237264570572
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront mud guards loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll tyres showing early signs of deterioration
    • AdvisoryBody and chassis have corrossion setting in

  7. Pass77,153 miles (+1,491)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    432084887561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion setting in to body and chassis
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from nearside front tractor joint

  8. Pass75,662 miles (+1,543)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    670125499339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,119 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,119 miles
    Test number
    236255525193
    • NoteFront brake discs thin

  10. Fail74,119 miles (+3,029)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,119 miles
    Test number
    375075525164
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs thin

  11. Pass71,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    149664504182
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail71,930 miles (+1,495)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,930 miles
    Test number
    526194704147
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass70,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,435 miles
    Test number
    908519203160
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

  14. Fail70,435 miles (+208)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,435 miles
    Test number
    357377003115
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

  15. Pass70,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,227 miles
    Test number
    616255312111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,227 miles (+202)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,227 miles
    Test number
    335715512138
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass70,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    908528311144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail70,025 miles (-619,896)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    918887911189
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  19. Pass689,921 miles (+622,257)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    689,921 miles
    Test number
    483683980072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,664 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,664 miles
    Test number
    812235689020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,045 miles (+2,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    66,045 miles
    Test number
    440476608144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail63,388 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,388 miles
    Test number
    302119607182
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass63,388 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    63,388 miles
    Test number
    983089507128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,823 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,823 miles
    Test number
    504079506178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  25. Pass60,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,823 miles
    Test number
    874289506193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M436 ASL

Does M436 ASL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M436 ASL is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M436 ASL?
The MOT on M436 ASL is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M436 ASL done?
M436 ASL was recorded at 88,633 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 1,378 miles a year.
Has M436 ASL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M436 ASL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on M436 ASL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M436 ASL find?
M436 ASL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff; nearside front hub seal slightly leaking; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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