
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Petrol · 1989 · 2,495 cc
MP 3538MOT history
MP 3538 is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1989. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 66,159 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 66,159 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 1,115 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MP 3538
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1989
- First used
- 1 Mar 1989
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
MP 3538 was last recorded at 66,159 miles on 26 Jul 2025, 685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 65,474 miles · 14 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 685 miles
- Average per year
- 1,115 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 66,159 miles
- 2024 – 65,474 miles
- 2023 – 64,518 miles
- 2022 – 63,400 miles
- 2021 – 63,005 miles
- 2020 – 62,397 miles
- 2019 – 62,143 miles
- 2018 – 61,953 miles
- 2017 – 61,268 miles
- 2016 – 60,720 miles
- 2015 – 59,607 miles
- 2014 – 55,817 miles
- 2013 – 55,418 miles
- 2012 – 54,822 miles
- 2011 – 54,309 miles
- 2010 – 53,289 miles
- 2009 – 51,754 miles
- 2008 – 49,020 miles
- 2007 – 47,535 miles
- 2006 – 45,205 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
33 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,159 miles (+685)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 66,159 miles
- Test number
- 685490679277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,474 miles (+956)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 65,474 miles
- Test number
- 697075916422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,518 miles (+1,118)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 64,518 miles
- Test number
- 993205320207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,400 miles (+395)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 63,400 miles
- Test number
- 732094937033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,005 miles (+608)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 63,005 miles
- Test number
- 524117253215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 62,397 miles
- Test number
- 546974345168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,393 miles (+250)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,393 miles
- Test number
- 123711948815
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass62,143 miles (+3)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 62,143 miles
- Test number
- 687833335220
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail62,140 miles (+187)3 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,140 miles
- Test number
- 534246715315
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass61,953 miles (+12)20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 61,953 miles
- Test number
- 144258702652
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside stop lamp has a product on the light source
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail61,941 miles (+673)11 major20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,941 miles
- Test number
- 473542087417
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blow being excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside stop lamp has a product on the light source
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass61,268 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 61,268 miles
- Test number
- 386884668968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,261 miles (+541)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,261 miles
- Test number
- 681469722948
- FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
- FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Pass60,720 miles (+15)17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 60,720 miles
- Test number
- 865805612182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are quite badly perished
Fail60,705 miles (+1,098)8 failures17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,705 miles
- Test number
- 517051702394
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are quite badly perished
Pass59,607 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 59,607 miles
- Test number
- 875738809133
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre is quite badly perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail59,607 miles (+3,790)2 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,607 miles
- Test number
- 258048031674
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre is quite badly perished
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass55,817 miles (+14)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 55,817 miles
- Test number
- 337278984454
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth front hub seals are leaking
- NoteBoth front tyres are starting to perish
Fail55,803 miles (+385)10 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,803 miles
- Test number
- 899792784298
- FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteBoth front hub seals are leaking
- NoteBoth front tyres are starting to perish
Pass55,418 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 55,418 miles
- Test number
- 578650693281
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail55,405 miles (+583)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,405 miles
- Test number
- 166944083227
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass54,822 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 54,822 miles
- Test number
- 388582092469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,808 miles (+499)16 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,808 miles
- Test number
- 509615682251
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front hub seals are leaking
- NoteBrake warning light stays illuminated
Pass54,309 miles (+1,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 54,309 miles
- Test number
- 519354281284
- AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass53,289 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 53,289 miles
- Test number
- 371591690241
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Fail53,289 miles (+1,535)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,289 miles
- Test number
- 980387980239
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass51,754 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 51,754 miles
- Test number
- 380777389242
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Fail51,754 miles (+2,734)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,754 miles
- Test number
- 404636589201
- FailureNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass49,020 miles (+1,485)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 49,020 miles
- Test number
- 564163688290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 47,535 miles
- Test number
- 344962097295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,535 miles (+2,330)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,535 miles
- Test number
- 694685487294
- FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Pass45,205 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 45,205 miles
- Test number
- 921986786219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,205 miles3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,205 miles
- Test number
- 602144086243
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Questions about MP 3538
- What vehicle is registration MP 3538 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MP 3538 on a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1989. 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 MP 3538 currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on MP 3538 expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on MP 3538?
- The MOT on MP 3538 expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has MP 3538 done?
- MP 3538 was recorded at 66,159 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2025, an average of 1,115 miles a year.
- Has MP 3538 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MP 3538 has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on MP 3538 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 MP 3538 find?
- MP 3538 passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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