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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M635 DAFMOT history

M635 DAF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Mar 1995. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 278,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

M635 DAF blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
278,614 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M635 DAF
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
24 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M635 DAF was last recorded at 278,614 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 11,645 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,969 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,645 miles
Average per year
11,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 278,614 miles
  • 2025 – 266,969 miles
  • 2024 – 256,345 miles
  • 2023 – 246,522 miles
  • 2022 – 240,264 miles
  • 2021 – 226,685 miles
  • 2020 – 209,527 miles
  • 2019 – 192,750 miles
  • 2017 – 172,444 miles
  • 2016 – 159,769 miles
  • 2015 – 147,258 miles
  • 2014 – 128,412 miles
  • 2013 – 112,875 miles
  • 2012 – 99,901 miles
  • 2011 – 86,540 miles
  • 2010 – 72,930 miles
  • 2009 – 60,233 miles
  • 2008 – 54,307 miles
  • 2007 – 51,452 miles
  • 2006 – 48,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass278,614 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass278,614 miles (+11,645)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    278,614 miles
    Test number
    714256669046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass266,969 miles (+10,624)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    266,969 miles
    Test number
    553624648195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass256,345 miles (+9,823)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    256,345 miles
    Test number
    212882829488
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass246,522 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    246,522 miles
    Test number
    236105651265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes at chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail246,516 miles (+6,252)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,516 miles
    Test number
    643221382520
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes at chassis end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have cracks in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass240,264 miles (+13,579)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    240,264 miles
    Test number
    398811023122
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass226,685 miles (+17,158)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    226,685 miles
    Test number
    341135997556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass209,527 miles (+16,777)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    209,527 miles
    Test number
    360679262850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass192,750 miles (+20,306)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    192,750 miles
    Test number
    196000869133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,444 miles (+12,675)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    172,444 miles
    Test number
    974523315924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    159,769 miles
    Test number
    135884511134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail159,769 miles (+12,511)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,769 miles
    Test number
    656826705274
    • Repaired at testOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass147,258 miles (+18,846)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    147,258 miles
    Test number
    258181095195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,412 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    128,412 miles
    Test number
    105181374453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,321 miles (+15,446)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,321 miles
    Test number
    129189564009
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  16. Pass112,875 miles (+12,974)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    112,875 miles
    Test number
    367484363017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,901 miles (+13,361)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,901 miles
    Test number
    669451262078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,540 miles (+13,610)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    86,540 miles
    Test number
    457518041070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,930 miles
    Test number
    180166050492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,925 miles (+12,692)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    774826650009
    • FailureOffside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

  21. Pass60,233 miles (+5,926)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,233 miles
    Test number
    550247249079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    54,307 miles
    Test number
    412444648025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,297 miles (+2,845)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    221454848046
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass51,452 miles (+3,089)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,452 miles
    Test number
    940063647023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,363 miles
    Test number
    382356746080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M635 DAF

Does M635 DAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M635 DAF is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M635 DAF?
The MOT on M635 DAF is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M635 DAF done?
M635 DAF was recorded at 278,614 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 11,399 miles a year.
Has M635 DAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M635 DAF has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on M635 DAF 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 M635 DAF find?
M635 DAF passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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