LAND ROVER DEFENDER A15DHT has 31 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1995 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 235,717 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 11:17.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 12th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027.

A15DHT MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH JANUARY 2027235,717 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively Rear Uj Joint Slight Play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Central Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 202512TH JANUARY 2026231,995 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Oil Cooler Pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED8TH JANUARY 2025231,995 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Oil Cooler Pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 202412TH JANUARY 2025224,951 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Seat Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED9TH JANUARY 2024224,951 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Seat Rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED6TH JANUARY 202312TH JANUARY 2024217,104 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED6TH JANUARY 2023217,104 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH JANUARY 202212TH JANUARY 2023209,104 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Hocky Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED13TH JANUARY 2022209,104 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Hocky Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  10. PRS - Bumper Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 202117TH FEBRUARY 2022203,969 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH FEBRUARY 2021203,966 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both Rear (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202013TH FEBRUARY 2021199,600 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - General Underbody Corrosion
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 201913TH FEBRUARY 2020194,541 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED7TH FEBRUARY 2019194,538 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Central Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Steering Box Has Excessive Free Play Detected At The Steering Wheel (steering Box Fitted) Shock Bush (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Power Steering Pump Leaking (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201813TH FEBRUARY 2019190,317 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED14TH FEBRUARY 201713TH FEBRUARY 2018184,768 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20169TH FEBRUARY 2017178,398 MI
PASSED13TH JANUARY 20159TH FEBRUARY 2016173,131 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  4. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
PASSED10TH FEBRUARY 20149TH FEBRUARY 2015169,190 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre On Legal Limit
FAILED21ST JANUARY 2014169,161 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Braking System Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  3. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre On Legal Limit
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2012166,409 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20122ND JANUARY 2014166,409 MI
PASSED3RD JANUARY 20122ND JANUARY 2013158,203 MI
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201016TH DECEMBER 2011150,299 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
FAILED9TH DECEMBER 2010150,285 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Power Steering Component(s) Leaking (2.3.3b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 200916TH DECEMBER 2010142,450 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  7. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wipers Starting To Split
FAILED14TH DECEMBER 2009142,429 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Obscured (6.3.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (4.1.d.2)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (4.1.d.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  10. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  14. USER ENTERED - Both Front Wipers Starting To Split
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 200811TH DECEMBER 2009135,129 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering System Lightly Rubbing (2.2.d.2a)
  4. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Has Play At N/s Mounting
FAILED10TH DECEMBER 2008135,073 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Incorrect Colour (1.1.a.3e)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Has A Sticker Or Other Obstruction Encroaching Into The Swept Area By More Than 40mm Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1e)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  5. ADVISORY - Steering System Lightly Rubbing (2.2.d.2a)
  6. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Has Play At N/s Mounting
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 200726TH NOVEMBER 2008126,054 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Leak
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 20061ST NOVEMBER 2007115,124 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A15DHT Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

A15DHT MOT Comments

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A15DHT Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 235,717 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,604 miles

A15DHT FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration A15DHT was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1995 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 235,717 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 7,604 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A15DHT has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 70 Advisories, 7 PRS Notices, 22 Minor, 5 Major, 2 Dangerous and 15 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does A15DHT have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 A15DHT does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A15DHT Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 25th April 2026 A15DHT does have Tax. Read more

When does A15DHT Tax expire?

The current Tax for A15DHT will expire in 1 year on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A15DHT MOT expire?

The current MOT for A15DHT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 12th January 2027. Read more

When did A15DHT have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A15DHT was on Tuesday 6th January 2026 at 11:17. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A15DHT Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for A15DHT we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A15DHT Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for A15DHT we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A15DHT?

A15DHT is registered as a 1995 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has A15DHT done?

The odometer reading for A15DHT at the last MOT in January 2026 was 235,717 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,604 miles per year. Read more

How old is A15DHT?

The vehicle A15DHT was manufactured in 1995 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st August 1995. Read more

What colour is A15DHT?

The official colour of A15DHT is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does A15DHT have?

A15DHT has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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