Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
255 CYVMOT history
255 CYV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 162,638 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 162,638 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,792 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 255 CYV
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 12 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
255 CYV was last recorded at 162,638 miles on 22 May 2026, 598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,040 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 598 miles
- Average per year
- 6,792 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,638 miles
- 2025 – 162,040 miles
- 2024 – 161,241 miles
- 2023 – 160,212 miles
- 2022 – 159,411 miles
- 2021 – 158,569 miles
- 2020 – 157,785 miles
- 2019 – 156,697 miles
- 2018 – 150,370 miles
- 2017 – 145,696 miles
- 2016 – 131,608 miles
- 2015 – 118,484 miles
- 2014 – 108,019 miles
- 2013 – 95,831 miles
- 2012 – 83,254 miles
- 2011 – 71,362 miles
- 2010 – 59,937 miles
- 2009 – 52,196 miles
- 2008 – 41,832 miles
- 2007 – 31,202 miles
- 2006 – 26,612 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,638 miles
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,638 miles (+598)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 162,638 miles
- Test number
- 514091763114
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass162,040 miles (+799)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 162,040 miles
- Test number
- 646950184337
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass161,241 miles (+1,029)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 161,241 miles
- Test number
- 201117497370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,212 miles (+801)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2024
- Odometer
- 160,212 miles
- Test number
- 802238148770
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear chassis
Pass159,411 miles (+842)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2023
- Odometer
- 159,411 miles
- Test number
- 224082646431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,569 miles (+784)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2022
- Odometer
- 158,569 miles
- Test number
- 563578649816
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass157,785 miles (+1,088)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2021
- Odometer
- 157,785 miles
- Test number
- 102944783684
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,697 miles (+6,327)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2020
- Odometer
- 156,697 miles
- Test number
- 479949829777
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension trailing arm bushes are worn
- AdvisoryBrake pipe along the os chassis rail underneath is corroded in places
- AdvisoryGearbox is leaking oil
Pass150,370 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2019
- Odometer
- 150,370 miles
- Test number
- 521990110792
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNs led side repeater came on once tapped
Fail150,370 miles (+4,674)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,370 miles
- Test number
- 831057762140
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNs led side repeater came on once tapped
Pass145,696 miles (+14,088)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2018
- Odometer
- 145,696 miles
- Test number
- 794446529330
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass131,608 miles (+13,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2017
- Odometer
- 131,608 miles
- Test number
- 953395900124
- AdvisoryNail in osf tyre
Pass118,484 miles (+10,465)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 118,484 miles
- Test number
- 259163745400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,019 miles (+12,188)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 108,019 miles
- Test number
- 359337744175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,831 miles (+12,577)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 95,831 miles
- Test number
- 908598643147
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Pass83,254 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 83,254 miles
- Test number
- 758746942129
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteWiper blades starting to wear.
Fail83,254 miles (+11,892)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,254 miles
- Test number
- 905656842140
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteWiper blades starting to wear.
Pass71,362 miles (+11,425)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 71,362 miles
- Test number
- 205117741121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,937 miles (+7,741)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2011
- Odometer
- 59,937 miles
- Test number
- 200012730492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,196 miles (+10,364)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2010
- Odometer
- 52,196 miles
- Test number
- 531545939189
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,832 miles (+10,630)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2009
- Odometer
- 41,832 miles
- Test number
- 103603238145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,202 miles (+4,590)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2008
- Odometer
- 31,202 miles
- Test number
- 361152337153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 26,612 miles
- Test number
- 213942536191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 255 CYV
- What vehicle is registration 255 CYV currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 255 CYV on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 2003. 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 255 CYV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 255 CYV is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 255 CYV?
- The MOT on 255 CYV is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 255 CYV done?
- 255 CYV was recorded at 162,638 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 6,792 miles a year.
- Has 255 CYV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 255 CYV has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2018.
- Has the mileage on 255 CYV 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 255 CYV find?
- 255 CYV passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: central rear upper sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.
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