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Land Rover SERIES1

Green · Petrol · 1957 · 2,286 cc

PMW 256MOT history

PMW 256 is a green petrol Land Rover SERIES1 first used on 12 Sept 1957. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 61,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
61,688 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
51 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PMW 256
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
SERIES1
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1957
First used
12 Sept 1957
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PMW 256 was last recorded at 61,688 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 253 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,435 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
253 miles
Average per year
51 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,688 miles
  • 2021 – 61,435 miles
  • 2020 – 61,406 miles
  • 2019 – 61,360 miles
  • 2018 – 61,322 miles
  • 2017 – 61,285 miles
  • 2016 – 61,232 miles
  • 2015 – 61,192 miles
  • 2014 – 61,171 miles
  • 2013 – 61,149 miles
  • 2012 – 61,047 miles
  • 2011 – 61,009 miles
  • 2010 – 60,965 miles
  • 2009 – 60,895 miles
  • 2008 – 60,785 miles
  • 2007 – 60,751 miles
  • 2006 – 60,712 miles
  • 2005 – 60,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,688 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,688 miles (+253)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    61,688 miles
    Test number
    111326810052
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,435 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,435 miles
    Test number
    489241956116
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass61,406 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,406 miles
    Test number
    217196290449
    • AdvisoryOffside bulk head has corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass61,360 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,360 miles
    Test number
    440772509990
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail61,360 miles (+38)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,360 miles
    Test number
    928607945042
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass61,322 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    275829557060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,285 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,285 miles
    Test number
    891278975411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail61,285 miles (+53)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,285 miles
    Test number
    159084139862
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion footwell (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass61,232 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    61,232 miles
    Test number
    412326248842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion nearside body/footwell
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass61,192 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,192 miles
    Test number
    384563510531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight pay in tractor joint
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Pass61,171 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,171 miles
    Test number
    926988814333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,149 miles (+102)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,149 miles
    Test number
    597634223382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass61,047 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,047 miles
    Test number
    827789812332
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r brakes binding slightly

  14. Pass61,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,009 miles
    Test number
    417831321316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,009 miles (+44)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,009 miles
    Test number
    635889411379
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass60,965 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    60,965 miles
    Test number
    360156910391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,895 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    861092629357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,785 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    60,785 miles
    Test number
    402018718331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,751 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    60,751 miles
    Test number
    341596427362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    484029737006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    613835136372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,712 miles (+41)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    754332716396
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly
    • NoteO/s/f floor corrosion

  23. Pass60,671 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    60,671 miles
    Test number
    770419715340
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding slightly
    • NoteSlight corrosion on o/s/f and n/s/f footwells

Questions about PMW 256

What vehicle is registration PMW 256 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PMW 256 on a green petrol Land Rover SERIES1 first used on 12 Sept 1957. 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 PMW 256 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PMW 256 is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on PMW 256?
The MOT on PMW 256 is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PMW 256 done?
PMW 256 was recorded at 61,688 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 51 miles a year.
Has PMW 256 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PMW 256 has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on PMW 256 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 PMW 256 find?
PMW 256 passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: steering box leaking oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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