
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc
AEY 559MOT history
AEY 559 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 158,566 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 158,566 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 20 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 3,041 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- AEY 559
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1995
- First used
- 31 Dec 1995
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
AEY 559 was last recorded at 158,566 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,620 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 154,946 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,620 miles
- Average per year
- 3,041 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,566 miles
- 2025 – 154,946 miles
- 2024 – 154,468 miles
- 2023 – 153,952 miles
- 2022 – 152,078 miles
- 2021 – 149,527 miles
- 2020 – 147,894 miles
- 2019 – 144,602 miles
- 2018 – 140,901 miles
- 2017 – 136,910 miles
- 2016 – 133,356 miles
- 2015 – 129,045 miles
- 2014 – 121,379 miles
- 2013 – 119,972 miles
- 2011 – 117,683 miles
- 2009 – 108,398 miles
- 2007 – 102,091 miles
- 2006 – 98,778 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009
Coil spring corroded in general
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
35 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,566 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 158,566 miles
- Test number
- 311095568510
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail158,566 miles (+3,620)3 repaired3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,566 miles
- Test number
- 785243417216
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass154,946 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 154,946 miles
- Test number
- 319289641245
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded in general (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail154,944 miles (+476)3 major4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,944 miles
- Test number
- 970205825415
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded in general (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass154,468 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 154,468 miles
- Test number
- 948204879153
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,468 miles (+516)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,468 miles
- Test number
- 134192162298
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,952 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 153,952 miles
- Test number
- 120916097812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,952 miles (+1,874)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,952 miles
- Test number
- 185760349355
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,078 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 152,078 miles
- Test number
- 312684111852
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,077 miles (+2,550)6 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,077 miles
- Test number
- 907654325007
- MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass149,527 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 149,527 miles
- Test number
- 851771414895
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,526 miles (+1,632)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,526 miles
- Test number
- 391126330109
- MajorDrag 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))
- MajorDrag 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))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead floorpan footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead lo floorpan footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,894 miles (+3,292)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 147,894 miles
- Test number
- 356986417340
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass144,602 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 144,602 miles
- Test number
- 608347034214
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail144,602 miles (+3,701)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,602 miles
- Test number
- 861580771368
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring platform (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box detached from middle section,middle section corroded though (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass140,901 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 140,901 miles
- Test number
- 981843392472
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted (3.5.1i)
Fail140,899 miles (+3,989)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,899 miles
- Test number
- 597567883925
- FailureBall joint has excessive play steeribg box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty and pitted (3.5.1i)
Pass136,910 miles (+3,554)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 136,910 miles
- Test number
- 215080797935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 133,356 miles
- Test number
- 533887424912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,356 miles (+4,311)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,356 miles
- Test number
- 614314798380
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint diff top ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass129,045 miles (+7,666)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 129,045 miles
- Test number
- 957912815065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,379 miles (+1,407)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 121,379 miles
- Test number
- 116496304484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,972 miles (+2,289)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 119,972 miles
- Test number
- 537538503072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,683 miles (+4,686)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 117,683 miles
- Test number
- 368047951351
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteCorrosion to front and rear suspension components
- NoteRear axle upper link bar ball joint has slight play
- NoteSome corrosion to rear brake disc stone guards
Pass112,997 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 112,997 miles
- Test number
- 316581211024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,996 miles (+4,598)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,996 miles
- Test number
- 499260411024
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass108,398 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 108,398 miles
- Test number
- 434653369423
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteSteering shock damper small bush slight play
Fail108,374 miles (+1,848)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,374 miles
- Test number
- 944868149397
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteSteering shock damper small bush slight play
Pass106,526 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 106,526 miles
- Test number
- 652266439045
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteSpare wheel carrier supportbracket protruding
Fail106,526 miles (+4,435)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,526 miles
- Test number
- 542619029008
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteSpare wheel carrier supportbracket protruding
Pass102,091 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 102,091 miles
- Test number
- 653585657338
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail102,091 miles (+527)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,091 miles
- Test number
- 352345657385
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail101,564 miles (+2,786)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,564 miles
- Test number
- 643586857217
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass98,778 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 98,778 miles
- Test number
- 484085876286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,778 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,778 miles
- Test number
- 521435076289
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about AEY 559
- What vehicle is registration AEY 559 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show AEY 559 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 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 AEY 559 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AEY 559 is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on AEY 559?
- The MOT on AEY 559 is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has AEY 559 done?
- AEY 559 was recorded at 158,566 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 3,041 miles a year.
- Has AEY 559 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. AEY 559 has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on AEY 559 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 AEY 559 find?
- AEY 559 passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.
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