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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc

433 DTOMOT history

433 DTO is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 180,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

433 DTO grey 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 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
180,552 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
433 DTO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

433 DTO was last recorded at 180,552 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 4,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,491 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,061 miles
Average per year
3,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,552 miles
  • 2025 – 176,491 miles
  • 2024 – 174,128 miles
  • 2023 – 171,978 miles
  • 2022 – 169,565 miles
  • 2021 – 167,045 miles
  • 2020 – 163,838 miles
  • 2019 – 159,277 miles
  • 2018 – 155,112 miles
  • 2017 – 151,364 miles
  • 2016 – 147,581 miles
  • 2015 – 141,998 miles
  • 2014 – 139,059 miles
  • 2013 – 135,819 miles
  • 2012 – 133,607 miles
  • 2011 – 129,396 miles
  • 2010 – 127,037 miles
  • 2009 – 124,304 miles
  • 2008 – 121,600 miles
  • 2007 – 118,218 miles
  • 2006 – 115,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,552 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Slight play in both front swivel joints

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front both front swivel joints are slightly weeping oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,552 miles (+4,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    180,552 miles
    Test number
    664244319386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,491 miles (+2,363)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    176,491 miles
    Test number
    711016796998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front swivel joints

  3. Pass174,128 miles (+2,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,128 miles
    Test number
    367200782685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Has slight play in the swivel joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Has slight play in the swivel joint

  4. Pass171,978 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    171,978 miles
    Test number
    918972524494
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front swivel joints

  5. Fail171,966 miles (+2,401)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,966 miles
    Test number
    833796046646
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember in places (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front swivel joints

  6. Pass169,565 miles (+2,520)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,565 miles
    Test number
    660616363735
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle

  7. Pass167,045 miles (+3,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    167,045 miles
    Test number
    644009886560
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear crossmember

  8. Pass163,838 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,838 miles
    Test number
    932731465561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,277 miles (+36)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,277 miles
    Test number
    101856552726
    • AdvisoryFront both front swivel joints are slightly weeping oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foot well has corrosion but out of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil misting around both rear brake drums
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the floor of the battery holder
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

  10. Fail159,241 miles (+4,129)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,241 miles
    Test number
    630696206657
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner corner (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassie (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front swivel joints are slightly weeping oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front foot well has corrosion but out of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil misting around both rear brake drums
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the floor of the battery holder
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

  11. Pass155,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    155,112 miles
    Test number
    833355713053
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle backplates have oil present.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOSF chassis outrigger corroded.

  12. Fail155,112 miles (+3,748)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,112 miles
    Test number
    462703266206
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle backplates have oil present.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOSF chassis outrigger corroded.

  13. Pass151,364 miles (+3,783)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,364 miles
    Test number
    549951049822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Pass147,581 miles (+5,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,581 miles
    Test number
    343982513916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and oily residue present (2.6.2)

  15. Pass141,998 miles (+2,939)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,998 miles
    Test number
    627141625134
    • NoteOSF tyre perished.
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  16. Pass139,059 miles (+3,240)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    139,059 miles
    Test number
    605741224139
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOSR axle bump stop missing.
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass135,819 miles (+2,212)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    135,819 miles
    Test number
    236949513460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in front U/J of rear propshaft
    • NoteSlight play in slip yoke of front propshaft

  18. Pass133,607 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    133,607 miles
    Test number
    286254922121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass129,396 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    129,396 miles
    Test number
    235448711423
    • NoteNearside bulk head holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • NoteSlight play in the nearside front top swivel pin
    • NoteSurface corrosion on inside face of each rear chassis leg

  20. Fail129,396 miles (+2,359)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,396 miles
    Test number
    515588011156
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside bulk head holed and corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • NoteSlight play in the nearside front top swivel pin
    • NoteSurface corrosion on inside face of each rear chassis leg

  21. Pass127,037 miles (+63)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    127,037 miles
    Test number
    262118960430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f bulkhead corroded

  22. Fail126,974 miles (+2,670)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,974 miles
    Test number
    472242150166
    • DangerousNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f bulkhead corroded
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bushes

  23. Pass124,304 miles (+11)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    124,304 miles
    Test number
    252614399146
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN.s.r tyre starting to perish

  24. Fail124,293 miles (+2,693)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,293 miles
    Test number
    824130499161
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN.s.r tyre starting to perish

  25. Pass121,600 miles (+38)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    121,600 miles
    Test number
    361220508265
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn

  26. Fail121,562 miles (+3,344)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,562 miles
    Test number
    253673498166
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn

  27. Pass118,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    118,218 miles
    Test number
    164723197189
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail118,218 miles (+3,146)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,218 miles
    Test number
    363900697140
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front bulkhead corroded
    • NoteRear propshaft u.j worn

  29. Pass115,072 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    115,072 miles
    Test number
    673819596183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail114,988 miles7 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,988 miles
    Test number
    860961586195
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre close to limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteSlight leak from offside rear hub
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering drop arm ball joint

Questions about 433 DTO

What vehicle is registration 433 DTO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 433 DTO on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1991. 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 433 DTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 433 DTO is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 433 DTO?
The MOT on 433 DTO is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 433 DTO done?
433 DTO was recorded at 180,552 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,244 miles a year.
Has 433 DTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 433 DTO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on 433 DTO 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 433 DTO find?
433 DTO passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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