Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R385 OADMOT history
R385 OAD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 92,956 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 2,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R385 OAD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 30 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R385 OAD was last recorded at 92,956 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,780 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,176 miles
- Average per year
- 2,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 92,956 miles
- 2024 – 91,780 miles
- 2023 – 90,758 miles
- 2022 – 88,666 miles
- 2021 – 87,938 miles
- 2020 – 86,424 miles
- 2019 – 85,440 miles
- 2018 – 84,452 miles
- 2017 – 83,006 miles
- 2016 – 80,674 miles
- 2015 – 77,930 miles
- 2014 – 75,395 miles
- 2013 – 72,849 miles
- 2012 – 69,842 miles
- 2011 – 66,288 miles
- 2010 – 63,075 miles
- 2009 – 58,966 miles
- 2007 – 55,144 miles
- 2006 – 50,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass92,956 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
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.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass92,956 miles (+1,176)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 92,956 miles
- Test number
- 827964632302
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,780 miles (+1,022)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 91,780 miles
- Test number
- 652618318244
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,758 miles (+2,092)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 90,758 miles
- Test number
- 800116320676
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,666 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 88,666 miles
- Test number
- 153311664066
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail88,666 miles (+728)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,666 miles
- Test number
- 637073836337
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,938 miles (+1,514)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 87,938 miles
- Test number
- 871182123373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Tie Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,424 miles (+984)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 86,424 miles
- Test number
- 400123727725
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,440 miles (+988)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 85,440 miles
- Test number
- 647238656889
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,452 miles (+1,446)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 84,452 miles
- Test number
- 557953143538
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass83,006 miles (+2,332)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 83,006 miles
- Test number
- 758033514123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,674 miles (+2,744)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 80,674 miles
- Test number
- 948553971212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,930 miles (+2,535)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 77,930 miles
- Test number
- 649204585131
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteFront Steering Damper Bush Worn
Pass75,395 miles (+2,546)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 75,395 miles
- Test number
- 137638894148
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,849 miles (+3,007)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 72,849 miles
- Test number
- 989002173106
- NoteNS & OS WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED
Pass69,842 miles (+3,554)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 69,842 miles
- Test number
- 295064342171
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass66,288 miles (+3,213)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 66,288 miles
- Test number
- 307707381042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,075 miles (+4,109)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 63,075 miles
- Test number
- 283828760011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,966 miles (+3,822)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 58,966 miles
- Test number
- 492920819059
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass55,144 miles (+4,592)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 55,144 miles
- Test number
- 101820397270
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSteering damper rubber bush has slight play
Pass50,552 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 50,552 miles
- Test number
- 801983786284
- NoteSteering damper, end bush slightly worn
Questions about R385 OAD
- Does R385 OAD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R385 OAD is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R385 OAD?
- The MOT on R385 OAD is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R385 OAD done?
- R385 OAD was recorded at 92,956 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 2,212 miles a year.
- Has R385 OAD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R385 OAD has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on R385 OAD 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 R385 OAD find?
- R385 OAD passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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