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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER · White

YL53 OPU
MOTValid
MOT due12 Sep 2026
First reg16 Jan 2004
Mileage290,954 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

22 years and 5 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 5 April 2026.

PASSED · 13 Sep 2025
Test date13 Sep 2025
Expiry12 Sep 2026
Test number577296816520
Mileage290,954 mi
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipe (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 12 Jul 2024
Test date12 Jul 2024
Expiry11 Jul 2025
Test number565621390591
Mileage288,899 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front swivel ball has slight seep
FAILED · 24 Jun 2024
Test date24 Jun 2024
Expiry
Test number415793610020
Mileage288,895 mi
MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn swivel ball lower bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front swivel ball slight oil seep
PASSED · 14 Apr 2023
Test date14 Apr 2023
Expiry13 Apr 2024
Test number576057816621
Mileage287,017 mi
AdvisoryPark brake travel is high
AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisorySlight weep from both front hub seals
PASSED · 5 Mar 2022
Test date5 Mar 2022
Expiry14 Mar 2023
Test number882540536977
Mileage282,568 mi
PASSED · 5 Mar 2021
Test date5 Mar 2021
Expiry14 Mar 2022
Test number192710710457
Mileage277,086 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2020
Test date14 Mar 2020
Expiry14 Mar 2021
Test number671006290034
Mileage271,773 mi
PASSED · 15 Mar 2019
Test date15 Mar 2019
Expiry14 Mar 2020
Test number745870199822
Mileage265,253 mi
PASSED · 10 Mar 2018
Test date10 Mar 2018
Expiry14 Mar 2019
Test number721394074719
Mileage259,123 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2017
Test date14 Mar 2017
Expiry14 Mar 2018
Test number809584455149
Mileage254,827 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2016
Test date14 Mar 2016
Expiry14 Mar 2017
Test number730225689659
Mileage250,055 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
PASSED · 14 Mar 2015
Test date14 Mar 2015
Expiry14 Mar 2016
Test number755933075055
Mileage245,250 mi
PASSED · 14 Mar 2014
Test date14 Mar 2014
Expiry14 Mar 2015
Test number155423074009
Mileage241,664 mi
User Enteredboth swivel joints are weeping
User Enteredsteering damper bush is slightly worn
PASSED · 14 Mar 2013
Test date14 Mar 2013
Expiry14 Mar 2014
Test number428593373002
Mileage236,936 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
User Enteredswivel joints are weeping
PASSED · 15 Mar 2012
Test date15 Mar 2012
Expiry14 Mar 2013
Test number858015172010
Mileage231,771 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredboth sides front swivel joints are weeping slightly
User Enteredo/s front wheel is stiff when rotated by hand
PASSED · 9 Mar 2011
Test date9 Mar 2011
Expiry8 Mar 2012
Test number128648161449
Mileage223,576 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
FAILED · 7 Mar 2011
Test date7 Mar 2011
Expiry
Test number305516661043
Mileage223,575 mi
FailOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
PASSED · 9 Mar 2010
Test date9 Mar 2010
Expiry8 Mar 2011
Test number974058560017
Mileage203,677 mi
FAILED · 5 Mar 2010
Test date5 Mar 2010
Expiry
Test number502644760086
Mileage203,675 mi
FailFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
PASSED · 6 Mar 2009
Test date6 Mar 2009
Expiry6 Mar 2010
Test number203725969049
Mileage187,295 mi
FAILED · 5 Mar 2009
Test date5 Mar 2009
Expiry
Test number794754469016
Mileage187,294 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 7 Mar 2008
Test date7 Mar 2008
Expiry
Test number184397668422
Mileage172,829 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre
PASSED · 7 Mar 2008
Test date7 Mar 2008
Expiry6 Mar 2009
Test number242367568047
Mileage172,829 mi
User EnteredNail in offside front tyre
User EnteredNail in nearside rear tyre
User EnteredNail in offside rear tyre