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Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

M506 RJOMOT history

M506 RJO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 191,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

M506 RJO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Aug 2027
Mileage
191,162 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
2,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M506 RJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Aug 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M506 RJO was last recorded at 191,162 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,727 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
435 miles
Average per year
2,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,162 miles
  • 2025 – 190,727 miles
  • 2024 – 190,163 miles
  • 2023 – 189,559 miles
  • 2022 – 188,724 miles
  • 2021 – 187,629 miles
  • 2020 – 186,179 miles
  • 2019 – 184,683 miles
  • 2018 – 183,902 miles
  • 2017 – 180,388 miles
  • 2016 – 177,906 miles
  • 2015 – 172,026 miles
  • 2014 – 169,885 miles
  • 2013 – 167,852 miles
  • 2012 – 159,271 miles
  • 2011 – 151,645 miles
  • 2010 – 148,254 miles
  • 2009 – 145,323 miles
  • 2008 – 141,865 miles
  • 2007 – 138,118 miles
  • 2006 – 134,110 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,162 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front tyres uneven tyre wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass191,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    191,162 miles
    Test number
    977573893026
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail191,161 miles (+434)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,161 miles
    Test number
    617818257627
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass190,727 miles (+564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    190,727 miles
    Test number
    631792755427
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass190,163 miles (+604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    190,163 miles
    Test number
    682849600768
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass189,559 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    189,559 miles
    Test number
    417705298607
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail189,557 miles (+833)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,557 miles
    Test number
    953020072305
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass188,724 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    188,724 miles
    Test number
    805175991737
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail188,724 miles (+1,095)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,724 miles
    Test number
    973356745795
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass187,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    187,629 miles
    Test number
    397702789866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail187,624 miles (+1,445)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,624 miles
    Test number
    114989272742
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass186,179 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    186,179 miles
    Test number
    467670572095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulk head out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail186,179 miles (+1,496)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,179 miles
    Test number
    624992768582
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bulk head out rigger corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass184,683 miles (+781)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    184,683 miles
    Test number
    485354233162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  14. Pass183,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    183,902 miles
    Test number
    444669919028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  15. Fail183,902 miles (+3,514)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,902 miles
    Test number
    971960740784
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryService brake effort 50%

  16. Pass180,388 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    180,388 miles
    Test number
    582361120503
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail180,386 miles (+2,480)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,386 miles
    Test number
    529629854925
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass177,906 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    177,906 miles
    Test number
    721852598650
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres uneven tyre wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres un even tyre wear
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail177,906 miles (+5,880)1 dangerous12 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,906 miles
    Test number
    795403941060
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate hand brake warning lamp (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres uneven tyre wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres un even tyre wear
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass172,026 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    172,026 miles
    Test number
    927826475024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass169,885 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    169,885 miles
    Test number
    407299274046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Fail169,864 miles (+2,012)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,864 miles
    Test number
    565566874082
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass167,852 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    167,852 miles
    Test number
    496977253062
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Fail167,831 miles (+8,560)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,831 miles
    Test number
    698096553045
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass159,271 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    159,271 miles
    Test number
    239767262068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail159,139 miles (+7,494)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,139 miles
    Test number
    638452662006
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  27. Pass151,645 miles (+3,391)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    151,645 miles
    Test number
    299732261061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  28. Fail148,254 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,254 miles
    Test number
    173642160484
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  29. Pass148,254 miles (+2,931)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    148,254 miles
    Test number
    194642260404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass145,323 miles (+3,458)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    145,323 miles
    Test number
    392206239044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail141,865 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,865 miles
    Test number
    560685228057
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  32. Pass141,865 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    141,865 miles
    Test number
    884415728090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass138,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    138,118 miles
    Test number
    100035207413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail138,118 miles (+4,008)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,118 miles
    Test number
    881513807021
    • FailureFront Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteNSF &N SR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

  35. Pass134,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    134,110 miles
    Test number
    482087026023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M506 RJO

Does M506 RJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M506 RJO is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on M506 RJO?
The MOT on M506 RJO is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M506 RJO done?
M506 RJO was recorded at 191,162 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,778 miles a year.
Has M506 RJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M506 RJO has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on M506 RJO 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 M506 RJO find?
M506 RJO passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all 4; front oil leak, but not excessive diff; rear oil leak, but not excessive diff.

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