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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

R511 LUGMOT history

R511 LUG is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 136,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

R511 LUG red 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 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
136,298 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R511 LUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
29 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R511 LUG was last recorded at 136,298 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2014: 130,596 miles, lower than 130,856 miles on 28 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,282 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,298 miles
  • 2024 – 135,077 miles
  • 2023 – 134,208 miles
  • 2022 – 132,848 miles
  • 2021 – 132,290 miles
  • 2019 – 132,266 miles
  • 2018 – 132,184 miles
  • 2017 – 132,112 miles
  • 2016 – 131,867 miles
  • 2015 – 131,507 miles
  • 2014 – 130,596 miles
  • 2013 – 127,331 miles
  • 2010 – 123,821 miles
  • 2009 – 115,741 miles
  • 2008 – 109,633 miles
  • 2007 – 102,549 miles
  • 2006 – 94,207 miles
  • 2005 – 86,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,298 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,298 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    136,298 miles
    Test number
    139238050432
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  2. Fail136,282 miles (+1,205)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,282 miles
    Test number
    685164277310
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Pass135,077 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,077 miles
    Test number
    521672339932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,208 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,208 miles
    Test number
    562199533517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,848 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,848 miles
    Test number
    679000338703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,290 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,290 miles
    Test number
    517869455330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,266 miles
    Test number
    199099121421
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,265 miles (+81)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,265 miles
    Test number
    753685888767
    • MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass132,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    132,184 miles
    Test number
    765681982824
    • AdvisoryWasher jet switch faulty

  10. Fail132,184 miles (+72)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,184 miles
    Test number
    296728150158
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working switch (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryWasher jet switch faulty

  11. Pass132,112 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,112 miles
    Test number
    738567064785
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail132,107 miles (+240)1 dangerous10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,107 miles
    Test number
    297924906444
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure FOULING HUB (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BUSH TO AXLE (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play TO BOX (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BUSH TO AXLE (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass131,867 miles (+360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    131,867 miles
    Test number
    717299283020
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear pads starting to break up
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from front diff

  14. Pass131,507 miles (+911)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,507 miles
    Test number
    367940315152
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass130,596 miles (-260)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    130,596 miles
    Test number
    208503294047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,856 miles (+3,525)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,856 miles
    Test number
    397977684006
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass127,331 miles (+3,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,331 miles
    Test number
    555761683086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass123,821 miles (+8,080)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    123,821 miles
    Test number
    182474290227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,741 miles (+6,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    115,741 miles
    Test number
    911366099260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass109,633 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    109,633 miles
    Test number
    970272308343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,549 miles (+8,342)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    102,549 miles
    Test number
    503202507307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass94,207 miles (+7,322)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    94,207 miles
    Test number
    920480106392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    931321405392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about R511 LUG

Does R511 LUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R511 LUG is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R511 LUG?
The MOT on R511 LUG is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R511 LUG done?
R511 LUG was recorded at 136,298 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,463 miles a year.
Has R511 LUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R511 LUG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on R511 LUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R511 LUG find?
R511 LUG passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: general underbody corrosion.

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