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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc

M506 SMVMOT history

M506 SMV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 145,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

M506 SMV 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 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,821 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M506 SMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M506 SMV was last recorded at 145,821 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,693 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,821 miles
  • 2025 – 145,693 miles
  • 2024 – 144,571 miles
  • 2023 – 144,399 miles
  • 2022 – 144,053 miles
  • 2021 – 144,040 miles
  • 2020 – 142,788 miles
  • 2019 – 142,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,821 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass (cloudy)
  • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass (cloudy)

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside door mirror glass deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside door mirror glass deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 22 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,821 miles (+128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,821 miles
    Test number
    687375583967
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass (cloudy)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass (cloudy)

  2. Pass145,693 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    145,693 miles
    Test number
    546733739092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft rear u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail145,693 miles (+1,122)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,693 miles
    Test number
    674967437388
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear propshaft rear u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass144,571 miles (+172)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,571 miles
    Test number
    783593022883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake grabbing slightly binding slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorated

  5. Pass144,399 miles (+346)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,399 miles
    Test number
    441397200693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass deteriorated and beginning to effect view to rear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass deteriorated and beginning to effect view to rear
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass144,053 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,053 miles
    Test number
    177357931050
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail144,040 miles (+1,252)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,040 miles
    Test number
    192827595637
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass142,788 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,788 miles
    Test number
    246334680352
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Fail142,788 miles (+594)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,788 miles
    Test number
    926301811124
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  10. Pass142,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    142,194 miles
    Test number
    287056144809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass134,852 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,852 km
    Test number
    120190344370
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside muddy, chassis obscured

  12. Fail134,852 km (+13,766)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,852 km
    Test number
    349030966688
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside muddy, chassis obscured

  13. Pass121,086 km (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,086 km
    Test number
    975160640549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,177 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,177 km
    Test number
    591791052470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,177 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,177 km
    Test number
    912719450679
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about M506 SMV

Does M506 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M506 SMV is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M506 SMV?
The MOT on M506 SMV is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M506 SMV done?
M506 SMV was recorded at 145,821 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 569 miles a year.
Has M506 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M506 SMV has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on M506 SMV 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 SMV find?
M506 SMV passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside door mirror glass (cloudy); offside door mirror glass (cloudy).

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