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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M635 DECMOT history

M635 DEC is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1995. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 160,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

M635 DEC grey 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,856 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M635 DEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M635 DEC was last recorded at 160,856 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,660 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
196 miles
Average per year
3,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,856 miles
  • 2024 – 160,660 miles
  • 2023 – 160,172 miles
  • 2022 – 159,542 miles
  • 2021 – 156,206 miles
  • 2020 – 151,802 miles
  • 2019 – 148,320 miles
  • 2018 – 145,638 miles
  • 2017 – 140,488 miles
  • 2016 – 135,340 miles
  • 2015 – 129,158 miles
  • 2014 – 124,686 miles
  • 2013 – 120,005 miles
  • 2012 – 115,372 miles
  • 2011 – 110,749 miles
  • 2010 – 105,528 miles
  • 2009 – 100,190 miles
  • 2008 – 94,679 miles
  • 2007 – 89,541 miles
  • 2006 – 84,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,856 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,856 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,856 miles
    Test number
    164840656088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass160,660 miles (+488)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    160,660 miles
    Test number
    373282264254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass160,172 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    160,172 miles
    Test number
    577655980242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,542 miles (+3,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    159,542 miles
    Test number
    198895077824
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,206 miles (+4,404)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,206 miles
    Test number
    732154104399
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass151,802 miles (+3,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,802 miles
    Test number
    173756018022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,320 miles (+2,682)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,320 miles
    Test number
    702370814929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    145,638 miles
    Test number
    726748121545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail145,638 miles (+5,150)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,638 miles
    Test number
    772024566856
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  10. Pass140,488 miles (+5,148)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    140,488 miles
    Test number
    145419529448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,340 miles (+6,182)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    135,340 miles
    Test number
    424447524321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,158 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,158 miles
    Test number
    625769375589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass124,686 miles (+4,681)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,686 miles
    Test number
    659735514344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,005 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    120,005 miles
    Test number
    549178413307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,372 miles (+4,623)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,372 miles
    Test number
    455277012393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,749 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    110,749 miles
    Test number
    435128611410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,434 miles (+4,906)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,434 miles
    Test number
    989273111364
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass105,528 miles (+5,338)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    105,528 miles
    Test number
    623009300344
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres, inner walls cracked and perished

  19. Pass100,190 miles (+11)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    100,190 miles
    Test number
    433065919370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on outer side walls

  20. Fail100,179 miles (+5,500)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,179 miles
    Test number
    690804119354
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on outer side walls

  21. Pass94,679 miles (+5,138)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    94,679 miles
    Test number
    883500988207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,541 miles (+5,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    89,541 miles
    Test number
    212852367273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass84,313 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    84,313 miles
    Test number
    563638276268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear shocker casings corroded

Questions about M635 DEC

Does M635 DEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M635 DEC is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on M635 DEC?
The MOT on M635 DEC is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M635 DEC done?
M635 DEC was recorded at 160,856 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,985 miles a year.
Has M635 DEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M635 DEC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on M635 DEC 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 DEC find?
M635 DEC passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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