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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 1984 · 2,286 cc

272 HUEMOT history

272 HUE is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2025
Mileage
135,095 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
272 HUE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

272 HUE was last recorded at 135,095 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,087 miles · 15 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,095 miles
  • 2022 – 132,015 miles
  • 2021 – 131,715 miles
  • 2020 – 131,170 miles
  • 2019 – 130,141 miles
  • 2018 – 129,294 miles
  • 2017 – 128,206 miles
  • 2016 – 127,497 miles
  • 2014 – 127,459 miles
  • 2013 – 127,312 miles
  • 2011 – 126,458 miles
  • 2010 – 124,444 miles
  • 2009 – 120,390 miles
  • 2008 – 119,027 miles
  • 2007 – 119,027 miles
  • 2006 – 119,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,095 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/ Transfer Box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,095 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,095 miles
    Test number
    350527800512
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail135,095 miles (+8)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,095 miles
    Test number
    651840731889
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,087 miles
    Test number
    199708304193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,087 miles (+3,072)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,087 miles
    Test number
    383828723314
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,015 miles (+35)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,015 miles
    Test number
    802559845062
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/ Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  6. Fail131,980 miles (+265)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,980 miles
    Test number
    828913619227
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear Joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Bush (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox/ Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  7. Pass131,715 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,715 miles
    Test number
    265539312149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,170 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,170 miles
    Test number
    576396621821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,141 miles (+847)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,141 miles
    Test number
    538499341143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,294 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,294 miles
    Test number
    481908887571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,206 miles (+709)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,206 miles
    Test number
    660390011666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,497 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,497 miles
    Test number
    298011474893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,459 miles (+147)14 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,459 miles
    Test number
    817604944056
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureCoil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteBattery carrier starting to corode
    • NoteFront radius arm rear bushes starting to split
    • NoteRear radius armfront bushes starting to split

  14. Pass127,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    127,312 miles
    Test number
    877437103095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,312 miles (+854)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,312 miles
    Test number
    907437803032
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  16. Pass126,458 miles (+2,014)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    126,458 miles
    Test number
    685085951397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass124,444 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    124,444 miles
    Test number
    360582150303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,420 miles (+4,030)1 dangerous10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,420 miles
    Test number
    913947860160
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass120,390 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    120,390 miles
    Test number
    251386859409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteSteering hydraulic damper rubber mountings deteriorated.

  20. Fail120,390 miles (+1,363)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,390 miles
    Test number
    434016159137
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • NoteSteering hydraulic damper rubber mountings deteriorated.

  21. Pass119,027 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    119,027 miles
    Test number
    341087858101
    • NoteOdometer and mileometer inoperative

  22. Fail119,027 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,027 miles
    Test number
    230297658433
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass119,027 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    119,027 miles
    Test number
    252189257159
    • NoteFuel pump secured by cable ties

  24. Fail119,027 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,027 miles
    Test number
    242968557457
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pump secured by cable ties.

  25. Pass119,027 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    119,027 miles
    Test number
    903401756102
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil light continually on

Questions about 272 HUE

What vehicle is registration 272 HUE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 272 HUE on a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1984. 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 272 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 272 HUE expired on 4 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 272 HUE?
The MOT on 272 HUE expired on 4 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 272 HUE done?
272 HUE was recorded at 135,095 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 900 miles a year.
Has 272 HUE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 272 HUE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on 272 HUE 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 272 HUE find?
272 HUE passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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