Land Rover 88
Green · Petrol · 1984 · 2,286 cc
B253 HFEMOT history
B253 HFE is a green petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 2,887 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 May 2024
- Mileage
- 2,887 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B253 HFE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- 88
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,286 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1984
- First used
- 30 Dec 1984
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
B253 HFE was last recorded at 2,887 miles on 19 May 2023, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Apr 2016: 685 miles, lower than 24,248 miles on 24 Apr 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 2,741 miles · 20 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 146 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 2,887 miles
- 2022 – 2,741 miles
- 2021 – 2,516 miles
- 2020 – 2,400 miles
- 2019 – 2,203 miles
- 2018 – 1,982 miles
- 2017 – 1,490 miles
- 2016 – 685 miles
- 2015 – 24,248 miles
- 2014 – 24,248 miles
- 2013 – 24,248 miles
- 2011 – 24,248 miles
- 2010 – 24,241 miles
- 2009 – 22,616 miles
- 2007 – 17,658 miles
- 2006 – 16,281 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass2,887 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.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
21 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass2,887 miles (+146)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 2,887 miles
- Test number
- 771217664032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,741 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 2,741 miles
- Test number
- 524509862397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,741 miles (+225)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,741 miles
- Test number
- 822639346502
- MajorEmissions not tested Incorrect detail on the system /Fail Lambda and CO (8.2.1.2 (d))
Pass2,516 miles (+116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 2,516 miles
- Test number
- 844061838011
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass2,400 miles (+197)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 2,400 miles
- Test number
- 158507824400
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Drive chain worn, but not excessively differential pinion has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass2,203 miles (+221)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 2,203 miles
- Test number
- 697414156634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,982 miles (+492)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 1,982 miles
- Test number
- 841704349927
- AdvisoryCentral Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass1,490 miles (+805)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 1,490 miles
- Test number
- 987145433413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass685 miles (-23,563)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 685 miles
- Test number
- 248618847190
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass24,248 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 24,248 miles
- Test number
- 978684615170
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass24,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 24,248 miles
- Test number
- 629535414108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 24,248 miles
- Test number
- 887427703123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,248 miles (+7)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 24,248 miles
- Test number
- 279566071429
- NoteChassis corroded
- NoteExhuast corroded
- NoteFront and rear suspension components corroded
- NoteWelding repairs to chassis
Fail24,241 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,241 miles
- Test number
- 810576770166
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass24,241 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 24,241 miles
- Test number
- 970746370171
- AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail24,241 miles (+1,625)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,241 miles
- Test number
- 632811840108
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteAdvance corrosion to o/sr metal brake pipe needs attention
- NoteCorrosion to underside of vehicle
- NoteEngine/gearbox and diff oil leaks
- NoteRear metal brake pipes corroded
- NoteWelding repairs n/s/r chassis
Pass22,616 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 22,616 miles
- Test number
- 663050059183
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteCentre seat removed (no seatbelt fitted)
- NoteCorrosion to rear metal brake pipes
- NoteGeneral engine, gearbox and diff oil leaks
Pass19,449 km
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 19,449 km
- Test number
- 753594648131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2008
- Odometer
- 17,658 miles
- Test number
- 582411537169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,658 miles (+1,377)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,658 miles
- Test number
- 192121137113
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass16,281 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2007
- Odometer
- 16,281 miles
- Test number
- 872622236118
- NoteExhaust pipe rusting
- NoteRuber gators on front and rear propshafts split
- NoteSighns of oil leaks from engine,gearbox and front diff
Questions about B253 HFE
- Does B253 HFE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B253 HFE expired on 19 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B253 HFE?
- The MOT on B253 HFE expired on 19 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B253 HFE done?
- B253 HFE was recorded at 2,887 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2023.
- Has B253 HFE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B253 HFE has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on B253 HFE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on B253 HFE find?
- B253 HFE passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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