Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
274 DAXMOT history
274 DAX is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 141,881 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 141,881 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 16 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,614 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 274 DAX
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 20 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
274 DAX was last recorded at 141,881 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 5,673 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 136,208 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,673 miles
- Average per year
- 8,614 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 141,881 miles
- 2024 – 136,208 miles
- 2023 – 132,910 miles
- 2022 – 127,810 miles
- 2021 – 119,074 miles
- 2020 – 108,507 miles
- 2019 – 97,780 miles
- 2018 – 83,546 miles
- 2017 – 71,114 miles
- 2016 – 58,104 miles
- 2015 – 45,024 miles
- 2014 – 33,508 miles
- 2013 – 26,233 miles
- 2012 – 19,374 miles
- 2011 – 14,272 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass141,881 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 28 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,881 miles (+5,673)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 141,881 miles
- Test number
- 921645701061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,208 miles (+3,298)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 136,208 miles
- Test number
- 442965181033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,910 miles (+11)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 132,910 miles
- Test number
- 435033753115
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail132,899 miles (+5,089)1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,899 miles
- Test number
- 134465402238
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass127,810 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 127,810 miles
- Test number
- 696549566334
- MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tracking arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail127,810 miles (+8,736)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,810 miles
- Test number
- 797314782068
- Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tracking arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle connection (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass119,074 miles (+10,567)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 119,074 miles
- Test number
- 394458142406
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tracking arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass108,507 miles (+10,727)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 108,507 miles
- Test number
- 255888790057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,780 miles (+14,234)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 97,780 miles
- Test number
- 164175233947
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass83,546 miles (+12,432)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 83,546 miles
- Test number
- 383954914907
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,114 miles (+13,010)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 71,114 miles
- Test number
- 152149460992
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,104 miles (+13,080)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 58,104 miles
- Test number
- 896546025845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,024 miles (+11,516)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 45,024 miles
- Test number
- 253786425240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,508 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 33,508 miles
- Test number
- 419101424488
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail33,508 miles (+7,275)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,508 miles
- Test number
- 907481824368
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass26,233 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 26,233 miles
- Test number
- 517200953385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,233 miles (+2,808)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,233 miles
- Test number
- 416197943459
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass23,425 miles (+4,051)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 23,425 miles
- Test number
- 188052843476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,374 miles (+5,102)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 19,374 miles
- Test number
- 938338752075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,272 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 14,272 miles
- Test number
- 117859051061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 274 DAX
- What vehicle is registration 274 DAX currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 274 DAX on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2008. 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 274 DAX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 274 DAX is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 274 DAX?
- The MOT on 274 DAX is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 274 DAX done?
- 274 DAX was recorded at 141,881 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 8,614 miles a year.
- Has 274 DAX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 274 DAX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on 274 DAX 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 274 DAX find?
- 274 DAX passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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