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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M586 AJCMOT history

M586 AJC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,036 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

M586 AJC blue 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
126,036 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M586 AJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M586 AJC was last recorded at 126,036 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2018: 123,334 miles, lower than 134,820 miles on 7 Nov 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,031 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
1,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,036 miles
  • 2025 – 125,518 miles
  • 2019 – 125,510 miles
  • 2018 – 123,334 miles
  • 2017 – 134,820 miles
  • 2016 – 134,820 miles
  • 2015 – 134,084 miles
  • 2014 – 125,146 miles
  • 2013 – 118,819 miles
  • 2012 – 112,177 miles
  • 2011 – 106,790 miles
  • 2010 – 106,297 miles
  • 2009 – 104,560 miles
  • 2008 – 102,523 miles
  • 2007 – 100,897 miles
  • 2006 – 98,457 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,036 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,036 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    126,036 miles
    Test number
    105940665019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail126,031 miles (+513)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,031 miles
    Test number
    855624958956
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bringing hazard light on (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Bringing hazard lights on (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,518 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,518 miles
    Test number
    493667570665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail125,510 miles (+2,176)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,510 miles
    Test number
    686587609922
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to the right (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front foot well corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outriggers corroded and holed

  5. Pass123,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    743619184926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,334 miles (-11,486)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    103005074871
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  7. Pass134,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,820 miles
    Test number
    793180386830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,820 miles (+736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,820 miles
    Test number
    564090920340
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

  9. Pass134,084 miles (+8,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,084 miles
    Test number
    638490026725
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass125,146 miles (+6,327)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,146 miles
    Test number
    887335294201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  11. Pass118,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,819 miles
    Test number
    156495513339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail118,813 miles (+6,636)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,813 miles
    Test number
    459225413483
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass112,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    112,177 miles
    Test number
    525769512332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Fail112,177 miles (+5,387)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,177 miles
    Test number
    687869912389
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass106,790 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    106,790 miles
    Test number
    827109951237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMain beam flasher on stalk not working
    • NoteSide light buzzer kicking in when engine running
    • NoteWipers only work on one setting

  16. Fail106,789 miles (+492)11 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,789 miles
    Test number
    749968851289
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteMain beam flasher on stalk not working
    • NoteSide light buzzer kicking in when engine running
    • NoteWipers only work on one setting

  17. Pass106,297 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    106,297 miles
    Test number
    354268170422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,560 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,560 miles
    Test number
    452574859270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail104,558 miles (+2,035)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    891581459297
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass102,523 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    102,523 miles
    Test number
    191263368214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,522 miles (+1,625)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    591926558268
    • FailureBrake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  22. Pass100,897 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    100,897 miles
    Test number
    331768827461
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake performance minimum achieved but should be better

  23. Fail100,891 miles (+2,434)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,891 miles
    Test number
    170776127253
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake performance should be better

  24. Pass98,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    512922306121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,457 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,457 miles
    Test number
    680231106171
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about M586 AJC

Does M586 AJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M586 AJC is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M586 AJC?
The MOT on M586 AJC is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M586 AJC done?
M586 AJC was recorded at 126,036 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,352 miles a year.
Has M586 AJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M586 AJC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on M586 AJC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M586 AJC find?
M586 AJC passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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