Land Rover Defender
White and Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
747 DYHMOT history
747 DYH is a white and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 162,040 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 162,040 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,106 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 747 DYH
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 25 Oct 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
747 DYH was last recorded at 162,040 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 161,381 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 659 miles
- Average per year
- 3,106 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,040 miles
- 2024 – 161,381 miles
- 2023 – 161,140 miles
- 2022 – 160,741 miles
- 2020 – 160,675 miles
- 2019 – 160,257 miles
- 2018 – 159,881 miles
- 2017 – 159,414 miles
- 2016 – 158,889 miles
- 2015 – 158,863 miles
- 2014 – 158,397 miles
- 2013 – 157,527 miles
- 2012 – 156,757 miles
- 2011 – 154,638 miles
- 2010 – 152,871 miles
- 2009 – 150,778 miles
- 2007 – 130,741 miles
- 2006 – 101,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass162,040 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Corrosion and holes in both front floor pans not within prescribed areas
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,040 miles (+659)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 162,040 miles
- Test number
- 108297811845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,381 miles (+241)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 161,381 miles
- Test number
- 659057938439
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,140 miles (+399)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 161,140 miles
- Test number
- 433510215541
- MinorNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,741 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 160,741 miles
- Test number
- 482068706847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,726 miles (+51)8 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,726 miles
- Test number
- 714211932358
- MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle upper swivel joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass160,675 miles (+11)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 160,675 miles
- Test number
- 284934090038
- AdvisoryCorrosion and holes in both front floor pans not within prescribed areas
- AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipe at front rusty and nearside front brake pipe at calliper rusty
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner brake pad worn
- AdvisoryRear axle stabiliser arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Fail160,664 miles (+407)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,664 miles
- Test number
- 310046510693
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged heavily cracked (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion and holes in both front floor pans not within prescribed areas
- AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipe at front rusty and nearside front brake pipe at calliper rusty
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner brake pad worn
- AdvisoryRear axle stabiliser arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating
Pass160,257 miles (+376)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 160,257 miles
- Test number
- 607136774180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,881 miles (+467)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 159,881 miles
- Test number
- 361324027985
- AdvisoryBoth front track-rod end ball joints dust covers perished & cracking
- AdvisorySlight play from steering joints
Pass159,414 miles (+525)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 159,414 miles
- Test number
- 860960664825
- AdvisoryBody mounting points / out riggers holed & corroded just outside of prescribed areas
- AdvisoryRear exhaust system holed ? corroded at end {tail pipe}
- AdvisorySlight play from steering joints
Pass158,889 miles (+26)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 158,889 miles
- Test number
- 373837354483
- AdvisoryBoth sides of chassis rails corroded very heavy around / next to shock mounting
- AdvisoryChassis rails have corrosion to them heavy in places
- AdvisoryPads look low {rears}
- AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe in poor condition {corroded}
- AdvisorySteering box drop arm / ball joint has slight play
- AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn
Pass158,863 miles (+466)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 158,863 miles
- Test number
- 109700275076
- NoteOIl leaks!
- NoteRear chaasis rails around spring mounting corroded & rusted
- NoteRear exhaust out-put pipe @ end corroded & rusted
Pass158,397 miles (+870)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 158,397 miles
- Test number
- 179830884077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,527 miles (+770)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 157,527 miles
- Test number
- 105635403407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,757 miles (+2,119)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 156,757 miles
- Test number
- 188810412098
- NoteNsr tyre starting to perish
- NoteRear crossmember starting to corrode
Pass154,638 miles (+1,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 154,638 miles
- Test number
- 226976501057
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass152,871 miles (+2,093)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 152,871 miles
- Test number
- 643847300074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,778 miles (+20,037)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 150,778 miles
- Test number
- 444486529002
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCorrosion to rear cross member
Pass130,741 miles (+138)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 130,741 miles
- Test number
- 461774247428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,603 miles (+28,946)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,603 miles
- Test number
- 370930347363
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePossible slight crack starting to develop in brakes servo. Advise further inspection.
- NoteSlight play in rear suspension A frame ball joint.
- NoteSteering drop arm ball joint gaiter insecure.
Pass101,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 101,657 miles
- Test number
- 102962676179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 747 DYH
- What vehicle is registration 747 DYH currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 747 DYH on a white and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Oct 1995. 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 747 DYH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 747 DYH is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on 747 DYH?
- The MOT on 747 DYH is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 747 DYH done?
- 747 DYH was recorded at 162,040 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 3,106 miles a year.
- Has 747 DYH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 747 DYH has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on 747 DYH 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 747 DYH find?
- 747 DYH passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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