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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

MAS 325MOT history

MAS 325 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 197,253 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MAS 325 blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Mar 2026
Mileage
197,253 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
36
20 passed · 16 failed
Per year
7,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MAS 325
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

MAS 325 was last recorded at 197,253 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,253 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,253 miles
  • 2024 – 194,398 miles
  • 2023 – 192,240 miles
  • 2022 – 188,625 miles
  • 2021 – 185,262 miles
  • 2020 – 183,202 miles
  • 2019 – 178,944 miles
  • 2018 – 176,925 miles
  • 2017 – 168,225 miles
  • 2016 – 160,171 miles
  • 2015 – 150,616 miles
  • 2014 – 132,297 miles
  • 2013 – 115,619 miles
  • 2012 – 104,876 miles
  • 2011 – 96,218 miles
  • 2010 – 84,508 miles
  • 2009 – 74,991 miles
  • 2008 – 65,623 miles
  • 2007 – 57,370 miles
  • 2006 – 47,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmemder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Seat belt slightly damaged both front

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead servo mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

36 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    400225349724
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmemder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    197,253 miles
    Test number
    889053805222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail197,253 miles (+2,855)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,253 miles
    Test number
    950430107508
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt buckle damaged both front (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box oil leak

  4. Pass194,398 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    194,398 miles
    Test number
    622220447234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail194,398 miles (+33)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,398 miles
    Test number
    107892328736
    • Repaired at testParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail194,365 miles (+2,125)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,365 miles
    Test number
    860620277464
    • DangerousIntegral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass192,240 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    192,240 miles
    Test number
    336502969939
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  8. Fail192,240 miles (+3,615)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,240 miles
    Test number
    335047474629
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  9. Pass188,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    188,625 miles
    Test number
    433902096853
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail188,625 miles (+3,363)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,625 miles
    Test number
    714265008461
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass185,262 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    185,262 miles
    Test number
    754805500558
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead servo mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. FailMileage not read1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    675834439528
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead servo mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass183,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,202 miles
    Test number
    436038055994
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion bulkhead servo area

  14. Fail183,202 miles (+4,258)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,202 miles
    Test number
    877244658540
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion bulkhead servo area

  15. Pass178,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,944 miles
    Test number
    144852903051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  16. Fail178,944 miles (+2,019)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,944 miles
    Test number
    545376512716
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  17. Pass176,925 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,925 miles
    Test number
    567272934971
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake no reserve travel

  18. Fail176,925 miles (+8,700)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,925 miles
    Test number
    932586687857
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake no reserve travel

  19. Pass168,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    168,225 miles
    Test number
    303894243282
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail168,225 miles (+8,054)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,225 miles
    Test number
    114397979381
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass160,171 miles (+9,555)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    160,171 miles
    Test number
    131559271556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass150,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    150,616 miles
    Test number
    478135765026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail150,616 miles (+18,319)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,616 miles
    Test number
    167454465424
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteHandbrake adjust

  24. Pass132,297 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    132,297 miles
    Test number
    726771054001
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pipes

  25. Fail132,297 miles (+16,678)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,297 miles
    Test number
    117181454006
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pipes

  26. Pass115,619 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,619 miles
    Test number
    449176853081
    • NoteSpare wheel carrier loose
    • NoteO /s/f swivel hub leaking
    • NoteRr discs corroded (o/s inner)

  27. Fail115,617 miles (+10,741)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,617 miles
    Test number
    299893853055
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSpare wheel carrier loose
    • NoteO /s/f swivel hub leaking
    • NoteRr discs corroded (o/s inner)

  28. Pass104,876 miles (+8,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    104,876 miles
    Test number
    827454652050
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  29. Pass96,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    799959241067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail96,218 miles (+11,710)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,218 miles
    Test number
    316409441024
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  31. Pass84,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,508 miles
    Test number
    134907250012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail784,505 miles (+709,514)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    784,505 miles
    Test number
    643937650029
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  33. Pass74,991 miles (+9,368)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,991 miles
    Test number
    303352569088
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  34. Pass65,623 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,623 miles
    Test number
    862094968006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass57,370 miles (+10,128)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,370 miles
    Test number
    804742477054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass47,242 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,242 miles
    Test number
    814365656013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Questions about MAS 325

What vehicle is registration MAS 325 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MAS 325 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MAS 325 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MAS 325 expired on 18 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MAS 325?
The MOT on MAS 325 expired on 18 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MAS 325 done?
MAS 325 was recorded at 197,253 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 7,875 miles a year.
Has MAS 325 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MAS 325 has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on MAS 325 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 MAS 325 find?
MAS 325 failed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 major defects: nearside front wheel bearing has excessive play; suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmemder.

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