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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

244 FLYMOT history

244 FLY is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

244 FLY red 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 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
141,285 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
244 FLY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

244 FLY was last recorded at 141,285 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 4,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,834 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,451 miles
Average per year
3,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,285 miles
  • 2025 – 136,834 miles
  • 2024 – 130,257 miles
  • 2023 – 124,390 miles
  • 2021 – 124,308 miles
  • 2019 – 123,619 miles
  • 2018 – 122,434 miles
  • 2017 – 120,509 miles
  • 2016 – 119,753 miles
  • 2015 – 118,409 miles
  • 2014 – 111,590 miles
  • 2013 – 101,551 miles
  • 2012 – 100,701 miles
  • 2011 – 94,864 miles
  • 2010 – 92,204 miles
  • 2009 – 87,826 miles
  • 2008 – 82,280 miles
  • 2007 – 73,004 miles
  • 2006 – 67,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,285 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle A Arm mounting corroded

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coil spring corroded All coil springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Axle A Bracket corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Underside is very muddy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,285 miles (+4,451)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    141,285 miles
    Test number
    929718050780
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle A Arm mounting corroded

  2. Pass136,834 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    136,834 miles
    Test number
    308538123234
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle A Bracket corroding
    • AdvisoryUnderside is very muddy
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail136,828 miles (+6,571)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,828 miles
    Test number
    473713097157
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm ball joint, that connects to drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED light strip coming on with main beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle A Bracket corroding
    • AdvisoryUnderside is very muddy
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass130,257 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    130,257 miles
    Test number
    100722071686
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear A-frame corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail130,257 miles (+5,867)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,257 miles
    Test number
    397065556257
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm frontward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm frontward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear A-frame corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass124,390 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,390 miles
    Test number
    964348484747
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail124,390 miles (+30)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,390 miles
    Test number
    152524234990
    • MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn all 4 trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged rubbing on inner wing/fouling (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront winch super structure 2 lower bolts missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced above out rigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Floor not fully secure floor pan to floor x-members above rear axle (6.2.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,360 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    124,360 miles
    Test number
    382161013728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,308 miles (+689)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,308 miles
    Test number
    336216871218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,619 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    123,619 miles
    Test number
    207200647848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,434 miles (+1,925)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    122,434 miles
    Test number
    680120571563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,509 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,509 miles
    Test number
    943021450581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,753 miles (+1,344)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    119,753 miles
    Test number
    438783774465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,409 miles (+6,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,409 miles
    Test number
    335103850314
    • AdvisoryZero emissions recorded

  15. Pass111,590 miles (+10,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,590 miles
    Test number
    368143984204
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass101,551 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,551 miles
    Test number
    929160243316
    • NoteN/s/f swivel joint has oil leak

  17. Fail105,115 miles (+4,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,115 miles
    Test number
    109640543385
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass100,701 miles (+5,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,701 miles
    Test number
    445442432323
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  19. Pass94,864 miles (+2,660)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,864 miles
    Test number
    976805231348
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass92,204 miles (+4,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,204 miles
    Test number
    794812740316
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail87,826 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    822244049380
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass87,826 miles (+5,546)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    87,826 miles
    Test number
    854554149353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,280 miles (+9,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,280 miles
    Test number
    274650738374
    • NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split

  24. Pass73,004 miles (+13)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,004 miles
    Test number
    391985447338
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail72,991 miles (+5,297)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,991 miles
    Test number
    260572337353
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass67,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    67,694 miles
    Test number
    801860326240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 244 FLY

What vehicle is registration 244 FLY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 244 FLY on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Nov 1996. 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 244 FLY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 244 FLY is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 244 FLY?
The MOT on 244 FLY is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 244 FLY done?
244 FLY was recorded at 141,285 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 3,664 miles a year.
Has 244 FLY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 244 FLY has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on 244 FLY 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 244 FLY find?
244 FLY passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 12 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front oil leak, but not excessive; general corrosion to underside of vehicle, and 9 more.

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