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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M504 AFFMOT history

M504 AFF is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

M504 AFF 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
164,521 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M504 AFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M504 AFF was last recorded at 164,521 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,250 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
3,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,521 miles
  • 2024 – 164,250 miles
  • 2023 – 163,346 miles
  • 2022 – 161,239 miles
  • 2021 – 160,489 miles
  • 2020 – 158,224 miles
  • 2019 – 157,867 miles
  • 2018 – 156,679 miles
  • 2017 – 156,446 miles
  • 2016 – 152,375 miles
  • 2015 – 145,549 miles
  • 2014 – 139,886 miles
  • 2013 – 136,971 miles
  • 2011 – 131,217 miles
  • 2010 – 122,886 miles
  • 2008 – 110,552 miles
  • 2007 – 102,631 miles
  • 2006 – 99,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,521 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,521 miles (+271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    164,521 miles
    Test number
    679004121091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass164,250 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    164,250 miles
    Test number
    995655843730
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail164,249 miles (+903)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,249 miles
    Test number
    784982099967
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass163,346 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,346 miles
    Test number
    403733504843
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front -centre-rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s outrigger corroded

  5. Fail163,345 miles (+2,106)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,345 miles
    Test number
    165448464387
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front -centre-rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s outrigger corroded

  6. Pass161,239 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,239 miles
    Test number
    848383626950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail161,235 miles (+746)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,235 miles
    Test number
    291230392151
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass160,489 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,489 miles
    Test number
    451690850888
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail160,489 miles (+2,265)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,489 miles
    Test number
    597253837780
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass158,224 miles (+357)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    158,224 miles
    Test number
    399653032345
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass157,867 miles (+1,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,867 miles
    Test number
    991910931334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass156,679 miles (+233)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,679 miles
    Test number
    874878402864
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass156,446 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    156,446 miles
    Test number
    968751796042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion o/s rear brake disc

  14. Fail156,444 miles (+4,069)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,444 miles
    Test number
    639833781857
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass152,375 miles (+6,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    152,375 miles
    Test number
    818639397459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass145,549 miles (+5,663)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    145,549 miles
    Test number
    366925805217
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass139,886 miles (+2,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    139,886 miles
    Test number
    205787604254
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass136,971 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    136,971 miles
    Test number
    438521223246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail136,950 miles (+5,733)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,950 miles
    Test number
    506635613241
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass131,217 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    131,217 miles
    Test number
    499802851075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail131,217 miles (+8,331)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,217 miles
    Test number
    847242351026
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass122,886 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    122,886 miles
    Test number
    304697750063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail122,866 miles (+12,314)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,866 miles
    Test number
    362265450072
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/S/F FRONT TYRE IN POOR CONDITION
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

  24. Pass110,552 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    110,552 miles
    Test number
    292592598191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail110,551 miles (+7,920)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,551 miles
    Test number
    841705388145
    • FailureDrag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass102,631 miles (+3,097)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    102,631 miles
    Test number
    234798287064
    • NoteSTEERING BOX IS WET, STEERING BOX DROP ARM HAS SOME PLAY.

  27. Pass99,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,534 miles
    Test number
    563606176024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M504 AFF

Does M504 AFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M504 AFF is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M504 AFF?
The MOT on M504 AFF is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M504 AFF done?
M504 AFF was recorded at 164,521 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,309 miles a year.
Has M504 AFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M504 AFF has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on M504 AFF 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 M504 AFF find?
M504 AFF passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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