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Land Rover 88

White and Black · Diesel · 1960

MFO 601MOT history

MFO 601 is a white and black diesel Land Rover 88 first used on 14 Oct 1960. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026 and it has passed 7 of 13 MOT tests, with 175,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2026
Mileage
175,947 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
13
7 passed · 6 failed
Per year
310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MFO 601
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
88
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
14 Oct 1960
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MFO 601 was last recorded at 175,947 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,940 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,947 miles
  • 2022 – 175,424 miles
  • 2021 – 174,430 miles
  • 2018 – 174,173 miles
  • 2015 – 174,039 miles
  • 2014 – 173,729 miles
  • 2013 – 172,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,947 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.

  • Fog lamp only working on the n/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front hubs leaking diff oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in the steering system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Quite a lot of play in the top front swivel pins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Slight play between the steering box and chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Aug 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,947 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    175,947 miles
    Test number
    244845391705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail175,940 miles (+516)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,940 miles
    Test number
    161225580046
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass175,424 miles (+994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    175,424 miles
    Test number
    737748907299
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass174,430 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    174,430 miles
    Test number
    388631470875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass174,173 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    174,173 miles
    Test number
    399854132790
    • AdvisoryFog lamp only working on the n/s/r
    • AdvisoryFront hubs leaking diff oil
    • AdvisoryPlay in the steering system
    • AdvisoryPower steering oil leak
    • AdvisoryQuite a lot of play in the top front swivel pins
    • AdvisorySlight play between the steering box and chassis
    • AdvisoryThe o/s/r brake is binding

  6. Fail174,173 miles (+134)1 dangerous5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,173 miles
    Test number
    350777110586
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFog lamp only working on the n/s/r
    • AdvisoryFront hubs leaking diff oil
    • AdvisoryPlay in the steering system
    • AdvisoryPower steering oil leak
    • AdvisoryQuite a lot of play in the top front swivel pins
    • AdvisorySlight play between the steering box and chassis
    • AdvisoryThe o/s/r brake is binding

  7. Pass174,039 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    174,039 miles
    Test number
    965839203328
    • AdvisoryPlay in the front steering swivels
    • AdvisoryPlay in the steering box
    • AdvisorySlight steering oil leak

  8. Fail174,039 miles (+310)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,039 miles
    Test number
    924207602002
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in the front steering swivels
    • AdvisoryPlay in the steering box
    • AdvisorySlight steering oil leak

  9. Pass173,729 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    173,729 miles
    Test number
    278425634227
    • NoteSlight power steering oil leak and some free play in the steering box

  10. Fail173,729 miles (+1,379)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,729 miles
    Test number
    569585134213
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • NoteSlight power steering oil leak and some free play in the steering box

  11. Pass172,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    172,350 miles
    Test number
    336211043436
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  12. Fail172,345 miles (+7)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,345 miles
    Test number
    308921843204
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
    • NoteDrivers door strap broken

  13. Fail172,338 miles13 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,338 miles
    Test number
    369396723275
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Questions about MFO 601

What vehicle is registration MFO 601 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MFO 601 on a white and black diesel Land Rover 88 first used on 14 Oct 1960. 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 MFO 601 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MFO 601 expired on 8 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MFO 601?
The MOT on MFO 601 expired on 8 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MFO 601 done?
MFO 601 was recorded at 175,947 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 310 miles a year.
Has MFO 601 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MFO 601 has failed 6 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on MFO 601 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 MFO 601 find?
MFO 601 passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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