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When is the MOT due for M461 MWP?

The MOT for M461 MWP is valid and due for renewal on or before 21 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of M461 MWP?

The recorded mileage for M461 MWP is 273,055 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is M461 MWP ULEZ compliant?

No, M461 MWP does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1994 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · M461 MWP

M461 MWP

1994 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/11/1994. Recorded mileage 273,055 miles. MOT valid until 21/05/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 21/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 273,055 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 273,055 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1994
Engine: 2495cc

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M461 MWP Key Findings

38 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
273,055 miles recorded at latest MOT
18 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (54 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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M461 MWP Mileage History

04/06/2005102,844 mi
07/06/2005102,844 mi
21/09/2006111,438 mi+8,594 mi
22/09/2006111,438 mi
31/10/2007117,646 mi+6,208 mi
02/11/2007117,646 mi
22/10/2008129,841 mi+12,195 mi
22/10/2008129,841 mi
22/10/2009141,536 mi+11,695 mi
23/10/2009141,537 mi+1 mi
18/05/2012144,360 mi+2,823 mi
10/05/2013152,848 mi+8,488 mi
10/05/2013152,849 mi+1 mi
06/05/2014163,590 mi+10,741 mi
08/05/2014163,590 mi
02/06/2015177,929 mi+14,339 mi
05/06/2015177,932 mi+3 mi
08/06/2016190,887 mi+12,955 mi
08/06/2016190,891 mi+4 mi
24/05/2017203,382 mi+12,491 mi
24/05/2017203,382 mi
23/04/2018215,653 mi+12,271 mi
25/04/2018215,663 mi+10 mi
20/05/2019227,656 mi+11,993 mi
22/05/2019227,656 mi
13/05/2020238,624 mi+10,968 mi
13/05/2020238,624 mi
18/05/2021246,794 mi+8,170 mi
18/05/2021246,798 mi+4 mi
27/04/2022256,182 mi+9,384 mi
27/04/2022256,186 mi+4 mi
18/05/2023262,442 mi+6,256 mi
18/05/2023262,444 mi+2 mi
22/05/2024270,985 mi+8,541 mi
23/05/2024270,986 mi+1 mi
17/05/2025271,726 mi+740 mi
12/05/2026273,055 mi+1,329 mi
12/05/2026273,055 mi

Average of roughly 8,130 miles per year across 38 recorded odometer readings.

M461 MWP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 15:14

MOT Analysis

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38 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Land Rover Defender (M461 MWP) between June 2005 and May 2026.

The record contains 20 passes and 18 failures.

The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 18 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (54 issues), Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 102 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering box arm (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”.

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