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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

653 FMOMOT history

653 FMO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 142,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

653 FMO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
142,991 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
653 FMO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

653 FMO was last recorded at 142,991 miles on 21 May 2025, 4,746 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,245 miles · 26 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4,746 miles
Average per year
4,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,991 miles
  • 2024 – 138,245 miles
  • 2023 – 138,220 miles
  • 2019 – 134,057 miles
  • 2018 – 130,036 miles
  • 2015 – 126,001 miles
  • 2014 – 109,411 miles
  • 2012 – 105,875 miles
  • 2010 – 85,004 miles
  • 2009 – 73,394 miles
  • 2008 – 59,888 miles
  • 2007 – 53,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,991 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,991 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    142,991 miles
    Test number
    797939317915
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail142,991 miles (+4,746)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,991 miles
    Test number
    256442173552
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,245 miles (+25)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,245 miles
    Test number
    794151752016
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail138,220 miles (+4,163)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,220 miles
    Test number
    640828329428
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,057 miles (+174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,057 miles
    Test number
    279379662768
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,883 miles (+3,847)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,883 miles
    Test number
    364971575935
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper body casing damaged

  7. Pass130,036 miles (+4,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    130,036 miles
    Test number
    526626206018
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  8. Pass126,001 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,001 miles
    Test number
    576199405228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,000 miles (+16,589)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,000 miles
    Test number
    436138705247
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  10. Pass109,411 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,411 miles
    Test number
    169241504194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,410 miles (+3,535)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    927090604180
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass105,875 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,875 miles
    Test number
    806415122126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,871 miles (+20,867)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,871 miles
    Test number
    786255212109
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass85,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    85,004 miles
    Test number
    102633910122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,004 miles (+11,610)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,004 miles
    Test number
    972793910137
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  16. Pass73,394 miles (+13,506)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,394 miles
    Test number
    963016709179
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass59,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    59,888 miles
    Test number
    330900708181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,880 miles (+5,992)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,880 miles
    Test number
    591590808180
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  19. Pass53,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,888 miles
    Test number
    943576797074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 653 FMO

What vehicle is registration 653 FMO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 653 FMO on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2004. 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 653 FMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 653 FMO expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 653 FMO?
The MOT on 653 FMO expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 653 FMO done?
653 FMO was recorded at 142,991 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 4,916 miles a year.
Has 653 FMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 653 FMO has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on 653 FMO 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 653 FMO find?
653 FMO passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear lower oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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