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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

REP 656MOT history

REP 656 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

REP 656 blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2026
Mileage
108,148 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
18 passed · 1 failed
Per year
503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
REP 656
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

REP 656 was last recorded at 108,148 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,148 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,148 miles
  • 2024 – 108,133 miles
  • 2021 – 107,725 miles
  • 2020 – 107,693 miles
  • 2019 – 107,502 miles
  • 2018 – 106,867 miles
  • 2017 – 105,677 miles
  • 2016 – 104,508 miles
  • 2015 – 104,063 miles
  • 2014 – 103,543 miles
  • 2013 – 102,580 miles
  • 2012 – 101,598 miles
  • 2011 – 100,660 miles
  • 2010 – 100,235 miles
  • 2009 – 99,820 miles
  • 2008 – 99,328 miles
  • 2007 – 98,916 miles
  • 2006 – 98,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,148 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    108,148 miles
    Test number
    167059340799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail108,148 miles (+15)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,148 miles
    Test number
    631347488718
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass108,133 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,133 miles
    Test number
    304592038592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass107,725 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,725 miles
    Test number
    952127637439
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,693 miles (+191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    107,693 miles
    Test number
    407329762648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,502 miles (+635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    107,502 miles
    Test number
    116232325793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  7. Pass106,867 miles (+1,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    106,867 miles
    Test number
    405687439433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass105,677 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,677 miles
    Test number
    823058776765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass104,508 miles (+445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,508 miles
    Test number
    516520295607
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe ends from "T" to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass104,063 miles (+520)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    104,063 miles
    Test number
    567211925196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,543 miles (+963)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,543 miles
    Test number
    757285784001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass102,580 miles (+982)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    102,580 miles
    Test number
    296170313183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass101,598 miles (+938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,598 miles
    Test number
    105922212141
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass100,660 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,660 miles
    Test number
    749641391088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,235 miles (+415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    100,235 miles
    Test number
    174736000174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass99,820 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,820 miles
    Test number
    241284819188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass99,328 miles (+412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    99,328 miles
    Test number
    174088308142
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass98,916 miles (+526)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    98,916 miles
    Test number
    542372707122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    98,390 miles
    Test number
    251055306418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about REP 656

What vehicle is registration REP 656 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show REP 656 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. 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 REP 656 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on REP 656 expired on 4 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on REP 656?
The MOT on REP 656 expired on 4 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has REP 656 done?
REP 656 was recorded at 108,148 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 503 miles a year.
Has REP 656 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. REP 656 has failed 1 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on REP 656 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 REP 656 find?
REP 656 passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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