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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

270 FHYMOT history

270 FHY is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 184,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

270 FHY silver 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 8 Nov 2027
Mileage
184,891 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
270 FHY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

270 FHY was last recorded at 184,891 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,508 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
5,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,891 miles
  • 2025 – 184,508 miles
  • 2024 – 183,968 miles
  • 2023 – 183,390 miles
  • 2022 – 182,218 miles
  • 2021 – 181,032 miles
  • 2020 – 179,128 miles
  • 2019 – 176,647 miles
  • 2018 – 172,498 miles
  • 2017 – 168,971 miles
  • 2016 – 162,944 miles
  • 2015 – 156,587 miles
  • 2014 – 152,397 miles
  • 2013 – 149,091 miles
  • 2012 – 144,497 miles
  • 2011 – 135,365 miles
  • 2010 – 120,879 miles
  • 2009 – 106,708 miles
  • 2008 – 90,436 miles
  • 2007 – 80,084 miles
  • 2006 – 65,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,891 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,891 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    184,891 miles
    Test number
    833923988384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass184,508 miles (+540)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    184,508 miles
    Test number
    360703151558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded and inner (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded and inner (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass183,968 miles (+578)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    183,968 miles
    Test number
    580386833303
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,390 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    183,390 miles
    Test number
    740813405330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,368 miles (+1,150)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,368 miles
    Test number
    660905965480
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside

  6. Pass182,218 miles (+1,186)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    182,218 miles
    Test number
    195854142931
    • AdvisoryAll over corrosion to chassis and under side inc suspension and springs
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass181,032 miles (+32)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,032 miles
    Test number
    297732093853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail181,000 miles (+1,872)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,000 miles
    Test number
    548687834027
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass179,128 miles (+2,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,128 miles
    Test number
    485465981301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass176,647 miles (+4,149)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,647 miles
    Test number
    682091166140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass172,498 miles (+3,527)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    172,498 miles
    Test number
    729649713721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  12. Pass168,971 miles (+6,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,971 miles
    Test number
    457764585216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all

  13. Pass162,944 miles (+6,357)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    162,944 miles
    Test number
    484415574080
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass156,587 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    156,587 miles
    Test number
    917242015193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,397 miles (+3,306)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    152,397 miles
    Test number
    856415914126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel filter housing loose

  16. Fail149,091 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,091 miles
    Test number
    509319313185
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass149,091 miles (+4,594)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    149,091 miles
    Test number
    758099613129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass144,497 miles (+9,132)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    144,497 miles
    Test number
    517948512134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    135,365 miles
    Test number
    606224701138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail135,361 miles (+14,482)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,361 miles
    Test number
    316264501196
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureCentre Rear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass120,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    120,879 miles
    Test number
    212746680044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,879 miles (+14,171)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,879 miles
    Test number
    164434080431
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

  23. Pass106,708 miles (+16,272)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    106,708 miles
    Test number
    872742709110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,436 miles (+10,352)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,436 miles
    Test number
    382448788048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,084 miles (+14,657)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,084 miles
    Test number
    491949607180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,427 miles
    Test number
    852032436188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 270 FHY

What vehicle is registration 270 FHY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 270 FHY on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jun 2002. 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 270 FHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 270 FHY is valid until 8 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 270 FHY?
The MOT on 270 FHY is valid until 8 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 270 FHY done?
270 FHY was recorded at 184,891 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 5,838 miles a year.
Has 270 FHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 270 FHY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on 270 FHY 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 270 FHY find?
270 FHY passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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