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Land Rover Defender

Blue and White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

RED 844MOT history

RED 844 is a blue and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Sept 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

RED 844 blue 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 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
150,866 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,197 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RED 844
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
9 Sept 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RED 844 was last recorded at 150,866 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1,515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,351 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,515 miles
Average per year
3,197 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,866 miles
  • 2025 – 149,351 miles
  • 2024 – 147,802 miles
  • 2023 – 146,100 miles
  • 2022 – 143,953 miles
  • 2021 – 141,534 miles
  • 2020 – 138,556 miles
  • 2018 – 136,075 miles
  • 2017 – 133,345 miles
  • 2016 – 131,742 miles
  • 2015 – 124,984 miles
  • 2014 – 116,880 miles
  • 2013 – 109,544 miles
  • 2012 – 106,579 miles
  • 2011 – 105,394 miles
  • 2010 – 99,496 miles
  • 2009 – 96,884 miles
  • 2008 – 94,447 miles
  • 2007 – 91,722 miles
  • 2006 – 88,878 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,866 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,866 miles (+1,515)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    150,866 miles
    Test number
    127723213552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass149,351 miles (+1,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    149,351 miles
    Test number
    536036755419
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass147,802 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,802 miles
    Test number
    374526849907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,100 miles
    Test number
    529530005715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail146,100 miles (+2,147)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,100 miles
    Test number
    738448504418
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass143,953 miles (+2,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,953 miles
    Test number
    281371801702
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,534 miles (+2,978)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    141,534 miles
    Test number
    691683970874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,556 miles (+2,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,556 miles
    Test number
    522282609833
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass136,075 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    136,075 miles
    Test number
    125747035130
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail136,075 miles (+2,730)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,075 miles
    Test number
    668685626971
    • Repaired at testObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass133,345 miles (+1,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    153455383319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass131,742 miles (+6,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    131,742 miles
    Test number
    216701263947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass124,984 miles (+8,104)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,984 miles
    Test number
    614550856204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass116,880 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,880 miles
    Test number
    285879224391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail116,880 miles (+10)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,880 miles
    Test number
    756059924324
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail116,870 miles (+7,326)8 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,870 miles
    Test number
    597283424370
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass109,544 miles (+86)9 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,544 miles
    Test number
    787337913310
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber covers corroded
    • NoteRear axle top mounting ball joint cover worn

  18. Fail109,458 miles (+2,879)5 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,458 miles
    Test number
    558004203397
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorber covers corroded
    • NoteRear axle top mounting ball joint cover worn

  19. Pass106,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    106,579 miles
    Test number
    375468272448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,579 miles (+1,185)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,579 miles
    Test number
    646148072233
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass105,394 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,394 miles
    Test number
    646260181253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating

  22. Fail105,393 miles (+5,897)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,393 miles
    Test number
    305711671456
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating

  23. Pass99,496 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    99,496 miles
    Test number
    941806630258
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass96,884 miles (+2,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    96,884 miles
    Test number
    292128759214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  25. Pass94,447 miles (+2,725)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    502139558288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,722 miles (+2,844)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    91,722 miles
    Test number
    334971767210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,878 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    114682166207
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass88,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    731452166209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RED 844

What vehicle is registration RED 844 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RED 844 on a blue and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Sept 1994. 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 RED 844 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RED 844 is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on RED 844?
The MOT on RED 844 is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RED 844 done?
RED 844 was recorded at 150,866 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,197 miles a year.
Has RED 844 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RED 844 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on RED 844 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 RED 844 find?
RED 844 passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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