
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
M951 AUGMOT history
M951 AUG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1995. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,079 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 85,079 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,891 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M951 AUG
- 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 Jun 1995
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
M951 AUG was last recorded at 85,079 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 84,353 miles · 3 Aug 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 726 miles
- Average per year
- 1,891 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 85,079 miles
- 2022 – 84,353 miles
- 2020 – 83,294 miles
- 2018 – 81,695 miles
- 2017 – 80,445 miles
- 2016 – 77,473 miles
- 2015 – 74,004 miles
- 2014 – 68,924 miles
- 2013 – 65,388 miles
- 2012 – 62,989 miles
- 2011 – 56,799 miles
- 2010 – 55,951 miles
- 2009 – 54,961 miles
- 2008 – 54,009 miles
- 2007 – 52,980 miles
- 2006 – 51,947 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Body mountings very corroded middle mount and front rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure Incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Floor pan , corroded with holes poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Substantial oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Cross member becoming corroded and swelling
- AdvisoryRear Floor braces very corroded , poor condition
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes perished , poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Front swivel hubs are oily.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
One exhaust mounting is disconnected but the system is secure.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Underside is corroding generally, attention recommended.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
22 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail85,079 miles (+726)9 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,079 miles
- Test number
- 393838926702
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Body mountings very corroded middle mount and front rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure Incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Floor pan , corroded with holes poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Substantial oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Cross member becoming corroded and swelling
- AdvisoryRear Floor braces very corroded , poor condition
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All suspension arm bushes perished , poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass84,353 miles (+1,059)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 84,353 miles
- Test number
- 857727081229
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis undersealed
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass83,294 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 83,294 miles
- Test number
- 984197888211
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOsf an nsf body mountings corroded
- AdvisoryRear body xmembers corroded
- AdvisoryStrg damper bushes perished
Fail83,294 miles (+1,599)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,294 miles
- Test number
- 778763283663
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOsf an nsf body mountings corroded
- AdvisoryRear body xmembers corroded
- AdvisoryStrg damper bushes perished
Pass81,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 81,695 miles
- Test number
- 288911422029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,695 miles (+1,250)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,695 miles
- Test number
- 243170121924
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,445 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 80,445 miles
- Test number
- 631442698322
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBody mounting areas are corroded but not to excess.
- AdvisoryChassis is corroded generally - protection recommended.
- AdvisoryDriver's door check strap is faulty.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting to chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting to chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine and rear differential
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened driver's (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySlight dampness around fuel filter.
- AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis near steering box (2.2.C.1h)
- AdvisoryUnusual rattling noise from handbrake drum
Fail80,445 miles (+2,972)1 repaired13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,445 miles
- Test number
- 447900382069
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBody mounting areas are corroded but not to excess.
- AdvisoryChassis is corroded generally - protection recommended.
- AdvisoryDriver's door check strap is faulty.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting to chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting to chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine and rear differential
- AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened driver's (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySlight dampness around fuel filter.
- AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside chassis near steering box (2.2.C.1h)
- AdvisoryUnusual rattling noise from handbrake drum
Pass77,473 miles (+3,469)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 77,473 miles
- Test number
- 100259670251
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBody mountings are corroded but not to excess yet.
- AdvisoryChassis is corroded generally but not to excess yet.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryOil leak rear axle
- AdvisorySlight dampness around nearside front brake hose chassis end but no leak visible under pressure - monitoring recommended.
- AdvisorySteering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under steering box (2.2.C.1h)
Pass74,004 miles (+85)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 74,004 miles
- Test number
- 741019120768
- AdvisoryFront swivel hubs are oily.
- AdvisoryOne exhaust mounting is disconnected but the system is secure.
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)
- AdvisoryUnderside is corroding generally, attention recommended.
Fail73,919 miles (+4,995)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,919 miles
- Test number
- 638676220536
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryFront swivel hubs are oily.
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake is binding - on limit, attention recommended.
- AdvisoryOne exhaust mounting is disconnected but the system is secure.
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)
- AdvisoryUnderside is corroding generally, attention recommended.
Pass68,924 miles (+84)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 68,924 miles
- Test number
- 187674194223
- NoteBoth front swivel hubs are oily. Oil appears to be deflected from brake discs by shields, attention required.
- NoteChassis is heavily corroded but not to excess yet.Cleaning and protection recommended.
- NoteDim/dip light switch operation is sensitive.
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear differential is leaking.
- NoteThere is wear in the rear propshaft rear universal joint, attention required.
Fail68,840 miles (+3,452)6 failures1 repaired1 advisory10 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,840 miles
- Test number
- 327438184402
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteBoth front swivel hubs are oily. Oil appears to be deflected from brake discs by shields, attention required.
- NoteChassis is heavily corroded but not to excess yet.Cleaning and protection recommended.
- NoteDim/dip light switch operation is sensitive.
- NoteFree play at steering wheel is at its maximum tolerance.
- NoteNearside front tyre has a screw in its tread and is unevenly worn.
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear differential is leaking.
- NoteThere is more sideways movement in brake pedal pivot than is usual but is not visible without removing covers. Attention recommended.
- NoteThere is wear in the rear propshaft rear universal joint, attention required.
- NoteWiper blades are worn but clear screen.
Pass65,388 miles (+2,399)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 65,388 miles
- Test number
- 387109383200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteOil leak
Pass62,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 62,989 miles
- Test number
- 819072172247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,989 miles (+6,190)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,989 miles
- Test number
- 886092372232
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Pass56,799 miles (+848)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 56,799 miles
- Test number
- 955734491153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,951 miles (+990)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 55,951 miles
- Test number
- 772327400208
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass54,961 miles (+952)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 54,961 miles
- Test number
- 402439809263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,009 miles (+1,029)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 54,009 miles
- Test number
- 301021218253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,980 miles (+1,033)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 52,980 miles
- Test number
- 523838707278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 51,947 miles
- Test number
- 302060016291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M951 AUG
- Does M951 AUG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on M951 AUG expired on 2 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on M951 AUG?
- The MOT on M951 AUG expired on 2 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has M951 AUG done?
- M951 AUG was recorded at 85,079 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 1,891 miles a year.
- Has M951 AUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M951 AUG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on M951 AUG 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 M951 AUG find?
- M951 AUG failed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 9 major defects and 10 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested; emissions unable to be completed; nearside cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mountings very corroded middle mount and front rigger, and 16 more.
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