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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

MFH 82MOT history

MFH 82 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 48,249 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MFH 82 green 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,249 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MFH 82
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MFH 82 was last recorded at 48,249 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,882 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
367 miles
Average per year
1,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,249 miles
  • 2025 – 47,882 miles
  • 2024 – 47,252 miles
  • 2023 – 46,690 miles
  • 2022 – 45,723 miles
  • 2021 – 44,960 miles
  • 2020 – 44,781 miles
  • 2019 – 43,461 miles
  • 2018 – 42,803 miles
  • 2017 – 41,722 miles
  • 2016 – 40,800 miles
  • 2015 – 40,048 miles
  • 2014 – 38,672 miles
  • 2013 – 37,462 miles
  • 2012 – 36,266 miles
  • 2011 – 34,735 miles
  • 2010 – 33,726 miles
  • 2009 – 32,373 miles
  • 2008 – 30,810 miles
  • 2007 – 27,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,249 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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,249 miles (+367)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    140942554143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass47,882 miles (+630)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,882 miles
    Test number
    691802081272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,252 miles (+562)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,252 miles
    Test number
    711532521539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,690 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    46,690 miles
    Test number
    534165606259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,723 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,723 miles
    Test number
    344970183504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,960 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,960 miles
    Test number
    421800044328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,781 miles (+1,320)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,781 miles
    Test number
    179620312623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,461 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    43,461 miles
    Test number
    481400495720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass42,803 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,803 miles
    Test number
    763520052235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,722 miles (+922)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    334502752700
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
  11. Pass40,800 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,800 miles
    Test number
    200730905567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,048 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,048 miles
    Test number
    596535905034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    696984514053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,672 miles (+1,210)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,672 miles
    Test number
    698514514056
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
  15. Pass37,462 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,462 miles
    Test number
    227354113013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,266 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    36,266 miles
    Test number
    775459502062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,266 miles (+1,531)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,266 miles
    Test number
    298479402065
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking.
  18. Pass34,735 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    958077411006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Fail34,725 miles (+999)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,725 miles
    Test number
    158493211051
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  20. Pass33,726 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,726 miles
    Test number
    644234010011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,373 miles (+1,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,373 miles
    Test number
    440007609040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  22. Pass30,810 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,810 miles
    Test number
    472066618024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    27,940 miles
    Test number
    982848517000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MFH 82

What vehicle is registration MFH 82 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MFH 82 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 1998. 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 MFH 82 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MFH 82 is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on MFH 82?
The MOT on MFH 82 is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MFH 82 done?
MFH 82 was recorded at 48,249 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,038 miles a year.
Has MFH 82 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MFH 82 has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2014.
Has the mileage on MFH 82 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 MFH 82 find?
MFH 82 passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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