Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
M506 AFFMOT history
M506 AFF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 28,206 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 28,206 mi
- At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M506 AFF
- 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
- 1 Mar 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M506 AFF was last recorded at 28,206 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 May 2017: 4,909 miles, lower than 94,125 miles on 31 May 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 28,206 miles · 29 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 28,206 miles
- 2025 – 28,206 miles
- 2022 – 27,136 miles
- 2021 – 27,039 miles
- 2020 – 22,009 miles
- 2019 – 14,322 miles
- 2018 – 9,776 miles
- 2017 – 4,910 miles
- 2016 – 94,125 miles
- 2015 – 93,641 miles
- 2014 – 92,276 miles
- 2013 – 90,150 miles
- 2012 – 88,429 miles
- 2011 – 86,007 miles
- 2010 – 84,523 miles
- 2009 – 83,252 miles
- 2008 – 78,574 miles
- 2007 – 74,823 miles
- 2006 – 72,301 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass28,206 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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.
Caliper brake pipes poor clearance on lock
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake pipes corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
N/s/f hub play/poor lower swivel area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Steering box oil seepage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Steering damper bush wear/play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass28,206 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 28,206 miles
- Test number
- 274112501577
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail28,206 miles4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,206 miles
- Test number
- 548776997633
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering locking device missing steering box ball joint (2.1.3 (d))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass28,206 miles (+1,070)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 28,206 miles
- Test number
- 982609308540
- AdvisoryFront differential oil leak but not considered a serious enough
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass27,136 miles (+97)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 27,136 miles
- Test number
- 218404486151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,039 miles (+5,030)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 27,039 miles
- Test number
- 164952334010
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr trailing arm rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass22,009 miles (+7,687)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 22,009 miles
- Test number
- 669653887042
- AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint has play, poor fit
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar drop link boots poor
Pass14,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 14,322 miles
- Test number
- 733862460201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,322 miles (+4,546)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,322 miles
- Test number
- 521517306121
- MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated o/s & n/s front,& central rear pipes excessive expansion under pressure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront & rear brakes binding
Pass9,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 9,776 miles
- Test number
- 849675797329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail9,776 miles (+4,866)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,776 miles
- Test number
- 733447509006
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass4,910 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 4,910 miles
- Test number
- 596023797884
- AdvisoryCaliper brake pipes poor clearance on lock
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corrosion
- AdvisoryN/s/f hub play/poor lower swivel area
- AdvisorySteering box oil seepage
- AdvisorySteering damper bush wear/play
Fail4,909 miles (-89,216)1 dangerous4 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 4,909 miles
- Test number
- 358463231917
- DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure play/loose/insecure at steering box area (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureSteering locking device insecure steering arm at box locktab not secured (2.2.C.1g)
- AdvisoryCaliper brake pipes poor clearance on lock
- AdvisoryFront brake pipes corrosion
- AdvisoryN/s/f hub play/poor lower swivel area
- AdvisoryO/s/f rollbar link play/loose
- AdvisoryRear diff oil leak
- AdvisoryRear propshaft u/j play
- AdvisorySide repeaters poor visiblity
- AdvisorySteering box oil seepage
- AdvisorySteering damper bush wear/play
Pass94,125 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 94,125 miles
- Test number
- 123332064318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,125 miles (+484)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,125 miles
- Test number
- 402791797486
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Pass93,641 miles (+1,365)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 93,641 miles
- Test number
- 542843424730
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,276 miles (+2,126)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 92,276 miles
- Test number
- 899343504230
- AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,150 miles (+1,721)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 90,150 miles
- Test number
- 688870493122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,429 miles (+2,422)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 88,429 miles
- Test number
- 587647102268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,007 miles (+1,484)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 86,007 miles
- Test number
- 906585181128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 84,523 miles
- Test number
- 723384590135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,523 miles (+1,271)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,523 miles
- Test number
- 281294690139
- FailureRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass83,252 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 83,252 miles
- Test number
- 330116829256
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail83,252 miles (+4,678)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,252 miles
- Test number
- 580406829266
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass78,574 miles (+3,751)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 78,574 miles
- Test number
- 560401118291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,823 miles (+2,522)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 74,823 miles
- Test number
- 130290987425
- NoteHorn poor sound
Pass72,301 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 72,301 miles
- Test number
- 842037486046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,301 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,301 miles
- Test number
- 143869366084
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about M506 AFF
- Does M506 AFF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M506 AFF is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M506 AFF?
- The MOT on M506 AFF is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M506 AFF done?
- M506 AFF was recorded at 28,206 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has M506 AFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M506 AFF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on M506 AFF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on M506 AFF find?
- M506 AFF passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside.
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