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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

M461 AECMOT history

M461 AEC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 178,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2023.

M461 AEC blue 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 5 Sept 2024
Mileage
178,244 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M461 AEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
1 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M461 AEC was last recorded at 178,244 miles on 4 Sept 2023, 2,336 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,908 miles · 3 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,336 miles
Average per year
6,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,244 miles
  • 2022 – 175,908 miles
  • 2021 – 170,920 miles
  • 2020 – 166,904 miles
  • 2019 – 160,211 miles
  • 2018 – 158,124 miles
  • 2017 – 140,123 miles
  • 2016 – 126,238 miles
  • 2015 – 100,007 miles
  • 2014 – 100,006 miles
  • 2013 – 90,052 miles
  • 2012 – 82,508 miles
  • 2011 – 78,024 miles
  • 2010 – 74,861 miles
  • 2009 – 71,979 miles
  • 2008 – 69,017 miles
  • 2007 – 65,764 miles
  • 2006 – 61,069 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,244 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount/bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,244 miles (+2,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    178,244 miles
    Test number
    258545985021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount/bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,908 miles (+4,988)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    175,908 miles
    Test number
    839056139732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,920 miles (+4,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,920 miles
    Test number
    949005041970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,904 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,904 miles
    Test number
    319198747667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,211 miles (+2,087)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    160,211 miles
    Test number
    269188822914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,124 miles (+18,001)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    158,124 miles
    Test number
    753203505370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,123 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    140,123 miles
    Test number
    799939779656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,014 miles (+13,776)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,014 miles
    Test number
    108417606144
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear (2.7.4)

  9. Pass126,238 miles (+26,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,238 miles
    Test number
    353754439117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass100,007 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    461733482378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,006 miles (+9,954)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    100,006 miles
    Test number
    979044314298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass90,052 miles (+7,544)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    849313443230
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing.

  13. Pass82,508 miles (+209)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,508 miles
    Test number
    989946332287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail82,299 miles (+4,275)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,299 miles
    Test number
    998603312216
    • FailureCentre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass78,024 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,024 miles
    Test number
    859927731212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,861 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    74,861 miles
    Test number
    261203620286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,979 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,979 miles
    Test number
    674428439254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,920 miles (+2,903)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,920 miles
    Test number
    114289729283
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass69,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,017 miles
    Test number
    200257228231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Fail69,017 miles (+3,253)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,017 miles
    Test number
    911407528289
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  21. Pass65,764 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    65,764 miles
    Test number
    380700237282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,741 miles (+4,672)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,741 miles
    Test number
    454718627219
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear x member slight corrosion

  23. Pass61,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,069 miles
    Test number
    341180836226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M461 AEC

Does M461 AEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M461 AEC expired on 5 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M461 AEC?
The MOT on M461 AEC expired on 5 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M461 AEC done?
M461 AEC was recorded at 178,244 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2023, an average of 6,874 miles a year.
Has M461 AEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M461 AEC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on M461 AEC 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 M461 AEC find?
M461 AEC passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount/bracket; offside rear upper vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis crossmember; oil leak, but not excessive.

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