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Land Rover Defender

White and Blue · Petrol · 1985 · 3,528 cc

MTS 84MOT history

MTS 84 is a white and blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 211,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MTS 84 white 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 20 Sept 2026
Mileage
211,864 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MTS 84
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MTS 84 was last recorded at 211,864 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 339 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,525 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
339 miles
Average per year
2,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,864 miles
  • 2024 – 211,525 miles
  • 2023 – 211,062 miles
  • 2022 – 210,238 miles
  • 2021 – 209,584 miles
  • 2019 – 208,336 miles
  • 2018 – 205,692 miles
  • 2017 – 204,985 miles
  • 2016 – 193,111 miles
  • 2015 – 188,811 miles
  • 2014 – 172,408 miles
  • 2008 – 172,339 miles
  • 2006 – 162,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,864 miles
  • AdvisorySteering idler boot slightly deteriorated

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,864 miles (+339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    211,864 miles
    Test number
    901707259662
    • AdvisorySteering idler boot slightly deteriorated

  2. Pass211,525 miles (+463)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    211,525 miles
    Test number
    278321940110
    • AdvisorySteering idler boot deteriorated

  3. Pass211,062 miles (+824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    211,062 miles
    Test number
    166254444028
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass210,238 miles (+654)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    210,238 miles
    Test number
    344174627817
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass209,584 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    209,584 miles
    Test number
    364689097857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail209,584 miles (+1,248)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,584 miles
    Test number
    583710387738
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass208,336 miles (+2,644)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    208,336 miles
    Test number
    512628121525
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass205,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    205,692 miles
    Test number
    158952326421
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail205,692 miles (+707)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,692 miles
    Test number
    110130543343
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass204,985 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    204,985 miles
    Test number
    882882376475
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail204,979 miles (+11,868)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,979 miles
    Test number
    708346380238
    • DangerousCentral Fuel pipe leaking offside (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass193,111 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    193,111 miles
    Test number
    484658089341
    • AdvisoryExhaust system poor condition centre bracket
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail193,111 miles (+4,300)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,111 miles
    Test number
    632154870372
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system poor condition centre bracket
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass188,811 miles (+58)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    188,811 miles
    Test number
    247699415489
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside front swivel hubs weeping slightly
    • NoteNearside rear outer halfshaft weeping slightly
    • NoteOffside rear wing damage

  15. Fail188,753 miles (+16,345)4 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,753 miles
    Test number
    967017315133
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside front swivel hubs weeping slightly
    • NoteNearside rear outer halfshaft weeping slightly
    • NoteOffside rear wing damage

  16. Pass172,408 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    172,408 miles
    Test number
    206249534113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail172,339 miles (+9,605)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,339 miles
    Test number
    912198058032
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass162,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    162,734 miles
    Test number
    351756886168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MTS 84

What vehicle is registration MTS 84 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MTS 84 on a white and blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 MTS 84 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on MTS 84 expired on 20 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on MTS 84?
The MOT on MTS 84 expired on 20 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has MTS 84 done?
MTS 84 was recorded at 211,864 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 2,560 miles a year.
Has MTS 84 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MTS 84 has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on MTS 84 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 MTS 84 find?
MTS 84 passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: steering idler boot slightly deteriorated.

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