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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

MHF 856MOT history

MHF 856 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 228,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MHF 856 black 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 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
228,915 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,158 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MHF 856
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MHF 856 was last recorded at 228,915 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,960 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,955 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,960 miles
Average per year
11,158 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,915 miles
  • 2025 – 226,955 miles
  • 2024 – 226,118 miles
  • 2023 – 224,180 miles
  • 2022 – 224,113 miles
  • 2021 – 220,578 miles
  • 2020 – 215,896 miles
  • 2019 – 211,845 miles
  • 2018 – 202,970 miles
  • 2017 – 193,706 miles
  • 2016 – 184,350 miles
  • 2015 – 174,591 miles
  • 2014 – 164,019 miles
  • 2013 – 152,523 miles
  • 2012 – 138,613 miles
  • 2011 – 128,409 miles
  • 2010 – 116,627 miles
  • 2009 – 103,350 miles
  • 2008 – 86,706 miles
  • 2007 – 66,996 miles
  • 2006 – 8,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,915 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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,915 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    228,915 miles
    Test number
    661513184441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass226,955 miles (+837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    226,955 miles
    Test number
    364480920189
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass226,118 miles (+1,938)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    226,118 miles
    Test number
    386003399966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass224,180 miles (+67)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    224,180 miles
    Test number
    974600599393
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail224,113 miles (+3,535)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,113 miles
    Test number
    858354820694
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Floor not fully secure corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass220,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    220,578 miles
    Test number
    670978237465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail220,577 miles (+4,681)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,577 miles
    Test number
    611317918597
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass215,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    215,896 miles
    Test number
    816925106530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail215,895 miles (+4,050)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,895 miles
    Test number
    651081738236
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass211,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    211,845 miles
    Test number
    433947019804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail211,843 miles (+8,873)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,843 miles
    Test number
    217262833796
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass202,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    202,970 miles
    Test number
    148504385631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail202,962 miles (+9,256)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,962 miles
    Test number
    977150469497
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass193,706 miles (+9,356)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    193,706 miles
    Test number
    427005325772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass184,350 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    184,350 miles
    Test number
    577986697899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail184,338 miles (+9,747)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,338 miles
    Test number
    784874599605
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass174,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    174,591 miles
    Test number
    536085331509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail174,591 miles (+10,572)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,591 miles
    Test number
    796543989581
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass164,019 miles (+11,496)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    164,019 miles
    Test number
    399998834457
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine.

  20. Pass152,523 miles (+13,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    152,523 miles
    Test number
    196770643214
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass138,613 miles (+10,204)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    138,613 miles
    Test number
    308236032290
    • NoteOffside front spot light not working

  22. Pass128,409 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    128,409 miles
    Test number
    368538141481
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail128,359 miles (+11,732)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,359 miles
    Test number
    339322741408
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass116,627 miles (+13,277)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    116,627 miles
    Test number
    324021730268
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion brake pipe from font to rear

  25. Pass103,350 miles (+16,644)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    103,350 miles
    Test number
    682426129220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,706 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    86,706 miles
    Test number
    602002078186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail86,706 miles (+19,710)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,706 miles
    Test number
    572120578160
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass66,996 miles (+58,304)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,996 miles
    Test number
    183603077188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass8,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    8,692 miles
    Test number
    334641386107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MHF 856

What vehicle is registration MHF 856 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MHF 856 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2003. 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 MHF 856 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MHF 856 is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on MHF 856?
The MOT on MHF 856 is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MHF 856 done?
MHF 856 was recorded at 228,915 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 11,158 miles a year.
Has MHF 856 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MHF 856 has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on MHF 856 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 MHF 856 find?
MHF 856 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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