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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M776 PFOMOT history

M776 PFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Feb 1995. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 183,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

M776 PFO 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
183,347 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M776 PFO
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
9 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M776 PFO was last recorded at 183,347 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 751 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Oct 2008: 138,726 miles, lower than 955,051 miles on 12 Oct 2007.
  • 7 Mar 2022: 178,057 miles, lower than 178,123 miles on 3 Mar 2021.

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
182,596 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
751 miles
Average per year
3,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,347 miles
  • 2025 – 182,596 miles
  • 2024 – 181,292 miles
  • 2023 – 179,784 miles
  • 2022 – 178,069 miles
  • 2021 – 178,123 miles
  • 2020 – 175,666 miles
  • 2019 – 173,725 miles
  • 2018 – 171,596 miles
  • 2017 – 170,258 miles
  • 2016 – 168,040 miles
  • 2015 – 166,096 miles
  • 2014 – 163,955 miles
  • 2013 – 161,783 miles
  • 2012 – 159,032 miles
  • 2011 – 156,441 miles
  • 2009 – 150,119 miles
  • 2008 – 138,726 miles
  • 2007 – 955,051 miles
  • 2006 – 122,311 miles
  • 2005 – 113,138 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,347 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,347 miles (+751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    183,347 miles
    Test number
    151227706070
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass182,596 miles (+1,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    182,596 miles
    Test number
    258015106235
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass181,292 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    181,292 miles
    Test number
    865854658184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass179,784 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,784 miles
    Test number
    471565841014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass178,069 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,069 miles
    Test number
    646767568177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail178,057 miles (-66)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,057 miles
    Test number
    403257651355
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    178,123 miles
    Test number
    478751814481
    • AdvisoryBull bar corroded

  8. Fail178,111 miles (+2,445)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,111 miles
    Test number
    673131987153
    • MajorRear Fuel tank insecure Tank outrigger corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBull bar corroded

  9. Pass175,666 miles (+1,941)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    175,666 miles
    Test number
    562092450205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass173,725 miles (+2,129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    173,725 miles
    Test number
    980537428965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass171,596 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    171,596 miles
    Test number
    582304182715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass170,258 miles (+2,218)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    170,258 miles
    Test number
    240905329884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    168,040 miles
    Test number
    133755544032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail168,040 miles (+1,944)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,040 miles
    Test number
    966734840810
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass166,096 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    166,096 miles
    Test number
    785082375072
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  16. Fail166,093 miles (+2,138)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,093 miles
    Test number
    119611275403
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. Pass163,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    163,955 miles
    Test number
    456283574097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail163,955 miles (+2,172)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,955 miles
    Test number
    547952374071
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass161,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    161,783 miles
    Test number
    419062373089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  20. Fail161,783 miles (+2,751)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,783 miles
    Test number
    899502173026
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  21. Pass159,032 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    159,032 miles
    Test number
    587752072089
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail159,032 miles (+2,591)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,032 miles
    Test number
    277782172010
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass156,441 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    156,441 miles
    Test number
    228757461022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail156,440 miles (+6,321)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,440 miles
    Test number
    886676461060
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  25. Pass150,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    150,119 miles
    Test number
    192322389245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Fail150,119 miles (+11,393)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,119 miles
    Test number
    422671089249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass138,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    138,726 miles
    Test number
    353014188254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail138,726 miles (-816,325)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,726 miles
    Test number
    474323188251
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Pass955,051 miles (+824,764)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    955,051 miles
    Test number
    431405387281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail130,287 miles (+7,976)12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,287 miles
    Test number
    851393787236
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass122,311 miles (+9,173)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    122,311 miles
    Test number
    984682586279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass113,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    113,138 miles
    Test number
    370494485260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail113,138 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,138 miles
    Test number
    970424385248
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about M776 PFO

Does M776 PFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M776 PFO is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on M776 PFO?
The MOT on M776 PFO is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M776 PFO done?
M776 PFO was recorded at 183,347 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
Has M776 PFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M776 PFO has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on M776 PFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M776 PFO find?
M776 PFO passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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