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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

ST51 AEVMOT history

ST51 AEV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 74,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
74,621 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Mileage history

ST51 AEV was last recorded at 74,621 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 3,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,652 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,969 miles
Average per year
2,180 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,621 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,621 miles (+3,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,621 miles
    Test number
    802415934635
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass70,652 miles (+2,664)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    70,652 miles
    Test number
    950204861092
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass67,988 miles (+1,972)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    67,988 miles
    Test number
    585893995876
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass66,016 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,016 miles
    Test number
    954223570856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,014 miles (+510)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,014 miles
    Test number
    323224265490
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass65,504 miles (+340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,504 miles
    Test number
    534963975814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass65,164 miles (+1,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,164 miles
    Test number
    853835233208
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in underseal

  8. Pass63,791 miles (+2,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,791 miles
    Test number
    620454601497
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  9. Pass60,896 miles (+3,061)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,896 miles
    Test number
    222231498812
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to bulkhead
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front to rear and rear brake pipes.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass57,835 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,835 miles
    Test number
    386617944468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,913 miles
    Test number
    469099443282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,913 miles (+1,935)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,913 miles
    Test number
    979639043299
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass53,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,978 miles
    Test number
    115068552265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,978 miles (+1,413)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,978 miles
    Test number
    929048852221
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass52,565 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,565 miles
    Test number
    827140381295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,904 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,904 miles
    Test number
    292492180221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,661 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    48,661 miles
    Test number
    961622199254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,275 miles
    Test number
    460240598251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail44,275 miles (+6,603)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,275 miles
    Test number
    523660698247
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass37,672 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,672 miles
    Test number
    424269187201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,826 miles (+515)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,826 miles
    Test number
    243535486433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    33,311 miles
    Test number
    602684095255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about ST51 AEV

When is the MOT due on ST51 AEV?
The MOT on ST51 AEV expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ST51 AEV done?
ST51 AEV was recorded at 74,621 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 2,180 miles a year.
Has ST51 AEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ST51 AEV has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on ST51 AEV 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 ST51 AEV find?
ST51 AEV passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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