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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M71 OSKMOT history

M71 OSK is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

M71 OSK red 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 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
98,361 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M71 OSK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
7 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M71 OSK was last recorded at 98,361 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 1,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,528 miles · 19 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,833 miles
Average per year
2,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,361 miles
  • 2024 – 96,528 miles
  • 2022 – 94,305 miles
  • 2021 – 91,497 miles
  • 2020 – 89,256 miles
  • 2019 – 87,981 miles
  • 2018 – 87,768 miles
  • 2017 – 86,790 miles
  • 2016 – 85,459 miles
  • 2015 – 83,710 miles
  • 2014 – 82,005 miles
  • 2013 – 80,623 miles
  • 2012 – 80,283 miles
  • 2011 – 78,917 miles
  • 2010 – 75,904 miles
  • 2009 – 71,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,361 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,361 miles (+1,833)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    98,361 miles
    Test number
    582857690439
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass96,528 miles (+2,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    96,528 miles
    Test number
    349927980342
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass94,305 miles (+2,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    94,305 miles
    Test number
    528093712984
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass91,497 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    167386540295
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail91,497 miles (+2,241)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,497 miles
    Test number
    117009121004
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass89,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    822705556804
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail89,256 miles (+1,275)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    540373205856
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass87,981 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,981 miles
    Test number
    342233633669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,768 miles (+978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    798337084265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,790 miles (+1,331)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,790 miles
    Test number
    765533533631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush of rod (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear top nut of shock absorb er bush loos
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass85,459 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,459 miles
    Test number
    334891711089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,457 miles (+1,747)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,457 miles
    Test number
    660792215130
    • FailureFront Braking system leaking to rear pipe (3.6.A.1)

  13. Pass83,710 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    83,710 miles
    Test number
    497981940342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,005 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    735652984278
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass82,005 miles (+1,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    82,005 miles
    Test number
    869012084255
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass80,623 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,623 miles
    Test number
    748093763229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,283 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    969793612365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,262 miles (+1,345)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,262 miles
    Test number
    425048702440
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass78,917 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,917 miles
    Test number
    819667491263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,743 miles (+2,839)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,743 miles
    Test number
    209551291271
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass75,904 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,904 miles
    Test number
    344331200374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,881 miles (+4,275)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,881 miles
    Test number
    141591890268
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteRear propshaft loose nut missing

  23. Pass71,606 miles (+8,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,606 miles
    Test number
    772759509368
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass63,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    693505739070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,488 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    793496029089
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about M71 OSK

Does M71 OSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M71 OSK is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M71 OSK?
The MOT on M71 OSK is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M71 OSK done?
M71 OSK was recorded at 98,361 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,005 miles a year.
Has M71 OSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M71 OSK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on M71 OSK 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 M71 OSK find?
M71 OSK passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member; vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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