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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R511 HABMOT history

R511 HAB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

R511 HAB green 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 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
180,498 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R511 HAB
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
25 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R511 HAB was last recorded at 180,498 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,224 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
274 miles
Average per year
4,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,498 miles
  • 2025 – 180,224 miles
  • 2024 – 179,672 miles
  • 2022 – 178,817 miles
  • 2019 – 177,424 miles
  • 2018 – 173,082 miles
  • 2017 – 170,381 miles
  • 2016 – 165,779 miles
  • 2015 – 159,083 miles
  • 2014 – 156,554 miles
  • 2013 – 155,131 miles
  • 2012 – 148,428 miles
  • 2011 – 140,215 miles
  • 2010 – 132,533 miles
  • 2009 – 120,419 miles
  • 2008 – 108,011 miles
  • 2007 – 94,961 miles
  • 2006 – 80,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,498 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,498 miles (+274)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    180,498 miles
    Test number
    692525294718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Pass180,224 miles (+552)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    180,224 miles
    Test number
    983468159779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,672 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    179,672 miles
    Test number
    941721188296
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail179,672 miles (+855)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,672 miles
    Test number
    876417243910
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass178,817 miles (+1,393)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    178,817 miles
    Test number
    259164463220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass177,424 miles (+4,342)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    177,424 miles
    Test number
    863638726920
    • AdvisoryBody starting corroded in places
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass173,082 miles (+2,701)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    173,082 miles
    Test number
    821936460836
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass170,381 miles (+85)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    170,381 miles
    Test number
    882569030997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail170,296 miles (+4,517)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,296 miles
    Test number
    958414984970
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b pillar lower (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded interior sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower battery box corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass165,779 miles (+6,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    165,779 miles
    Test number
    551729083666
    • AdvisoryRear back box perishing
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass159,083 miles (+2,529)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    159,083 miles
    Test number
    748052065119
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion to front and rear axles.
    • NoteFront hubs corroded.

  12. Pass156,554 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    156,554 miles
    Test number
    659028414254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail156,552 miles (+1,421)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,552 miles
    Test number
    427787014228
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  14. Pass155,131 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    155,131 miles
    Test number
    847635123285
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on side walls

  15. Fail155,128 miles (+6,700)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,128 miles
    Test number
    389500023228
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteRear tyres cracking on side walls

  16. Pass148,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    148,428 miles
    Test number
    109330542102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail148,428 miles (+8,213)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,428 miles
    Test number
    905622132129
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  18. Pass140,215 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    140,215 miles
    Test number
    839969761141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail140,207 miles (+7,674)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,207 miles
    Test number
    748548461166
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass132,533 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    132,533 miles
    Test number
    382747520145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail132,514 miles (+12,095)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,514 miles
    Test number
    130801020106
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass120,419 miles (+12,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    120,419 miles
    Test number
    814873719198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  23. Pass108,011 miles (+13,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    108,011 miles
    Test number
    711756518122
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Pass94,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    94,961 miles
    Test number
    552270617151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail94,961 miles (+14,126)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,961 miles
    Test number
    814570717118
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass80,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    80,835 miles
    Test number
    463883206125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R511 HAB

Does R511 HAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R511 HAB is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R511 HAB?
The MOT on R511 HAB is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R511 HAB done?
R511 HAB was recorded at 180,498 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 4,944 miles a year.
Has R511 HAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R511 HAB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on R511 HAB 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 R511 HAB find?
R511 HAB passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 4 more.

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