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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

ROB 549MOT history

ROB 549 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

ROB 549 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 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
70,406 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ROB 549
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ROB 549 was last recorded at 70,406 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,176 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,230 miles
Average per year
3,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,406 miles
  • 2025 – 69,176 miles
  • 2024 – 67,728 miles
  • 2023 – 66,672 miles
  • 2022 – 63,390 miles
  • 2021 – 53,887 miles
  • 2020 – 50,370 miles
  • 2017 – 50,334 miles
  • 2016 – 46,853 miles
  • 2015 – 42,950 miles
  • 2014 – 33,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,406 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,406 miles (+1,230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    70,406 miles
    Test number
    120531967482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Pass69,176 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    69,176 miles
    Test number
    938172317377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,728 miles (+1,056)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,728 miles
    Test number
    473685687246
    • 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))
    • 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 rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass66,672 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    270492175229
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 transfer box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail66,672 miles (+3,282)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,672 miles
    Test number
    521024814355
    • MajorReversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 transfer box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass63,390 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    63,390 miles
    Test number
    362145403819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,887 miles (+27)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    53,887 miles
    Test number
    587536099815
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front , rear and front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral cross beam starting to corrode
  8. Fail53,860 miles (+3,490)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,860 miles
    Test number
    637995150449
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front , rear and front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral cross beam starting to corrode
  9. Pass50,370 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,370 miles
    Test number
    585029472237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass50,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    106463147455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,334 miles (+3,481)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,334 miles
    Test number
    746665749006
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
  12. Pass46,853 miles (+3,903)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    46,853 miles
    Test number
    387088791063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,950 miles (+9,504)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    395698703640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,446 miles
    Test number
    865478264222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ROB 549

What vehicle is registration ROB 549 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ROB 549 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2011. 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 ROB 549 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ROB 549 is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on ROB 549?
The MOT on ROB 549 is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ROB 549 done?
ROB 549 was recorded at 70,406 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,262 miles a year.
Has ROB 549 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ROB 549 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on ROB 549 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 ROB 549 find?
ROB 549 passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside.

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