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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M436 LPRMOT history

M436 LPR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 121,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

M436 LPR 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,359 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M436 LPR
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
27 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M436 LPR was last recorded at 121,359 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,355 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,359 miles
  • 2025 – 119,740 miles
  • 2024 – 118,600 miles
  • 2023 – 117,310 miles
  • 2022 – 116,557 miles
  • 2021 – 115,344 miles
  • 2020 – 113,640 miles
  • 2018 – 110,919 miles
  • 2017 – 110,142 miles
  • 2016 – 108,500 miles
  • 2015 – 107,410 miles
  • 2014 – 106,363 miles
  • 2013 – 105,242 miles
  • 2012 – 104,201 miles
  • 2011 – 102,982 miles
  • 2010 – 100,251 miles
  • 2009 – 97,598 miles
  • 2008 – 94,396 miles
  • 2007 – 94,099 miles
  • 2006 – 91,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,359 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,359 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,359 miles
    Test number
    336064642202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail121,355 miles (+1,615)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,355 miles
    Test number
    148628313334
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass119,740 miles (+7)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    119,740 miles
    Test number
    204910516691
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,733 miles (+1,133)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,733 miles
    Test number
    532143114174
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,600 miles (+1,290)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    118,600 miles
    Test number
    424803596504
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass117,310 miles (+753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,310 miles
    Test number
    612881570105
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass116,557 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    116,557 miles
    Test number
    584833475902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass115,344 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    510654403790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail115,344 miles (+1,704)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    332225528259
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass113,640 miles (+2,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    113,640 miles
    Test number
    983440322786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass110,919 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    110,919 miles
    Test number
    417099106195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,142 miles (+1,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,142 miles
    Test number
    728494257439
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass108,500 miles (+1,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,500 miles
    Test number
    992707059093
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass107,410 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,410 miles
    Test number
    478456815291
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  15. Fail107,409 miles (+1,046)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,409 miles
    Test number
    258862115228
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  16. Pass106,363 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,363 miles
    Test number
    157803334277
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail106,362 miles (+1,120)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,362 miles
    Test number
    366193934215
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureBrake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass105,242 miles (+1,041)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    105,242 miles
    Test number
    206918223117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteRear axel a frame joint slight play

  19. Pass104,201 miles (+1,219)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    104,201 miles
    Test number
    638089722180
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion in chassis

  20. Pass102,982 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    419920231100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail102,982 miles (+2,731)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,982 miles
    Test number
    919110531110
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass100,251 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    100,251 miles
    Test number
    764173500117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,598 miles (+29)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,598 miles
    Test number
    284201739130
    • NoteAdvise track rod fouling axle steady bracket

  24. Fail97,569 miles (+3,173)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,569 miles
    Test number
    611048319135
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteAdvise track rod fouling axle steady bracket

  25. Pass94,396 miles (+297)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,396 miles
    Test number
    733862818156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on outer edges
    • NoteRear axel a frame ball joint slightly worn

  26. Pass94,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    94,099 miles
    Test number
    422170527141
    • NoteBoth front swivel joints leaking oil

  27. Fail94,099 miles (+2,309)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,099 miles
    Test number
    983490727117
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front swivel joints leaking oil

  28. Pass91,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    91,790 miles
    Test number
    113500306102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M436 LPR

Does M436 LPR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M436 LPR is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M436 LPR?
The MOT on M436 LPR is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M436 LPR done?
M436 LPR was recorded at 121,359 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 1,476 miles a year.
Has M436 LPR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M436 LPR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on M436 LPR 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 M436 LPR find?
M436 LPR passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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