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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1987 · 2,496 cc

D243 OYDMOT history

D243 OYD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1987. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

D243 OYD blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,537 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D243 OYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Apr 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D243 OYD was last recorded at 166,537 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 2,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,429 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,108 miles
Average per year
2,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,537 miles
  • 2025 – 164,429 miles
  • 2023 – 162,141 miles
  • 2022 – 159,112 miles
  • 2021 – 157,050 miles
  • 2020 – 155,120 miles
  • 2019 – 152,497 miles
  • 2018 – 146,915 miles
  • 2017 – 144,453 miles
  • 2016 – 137,911 miles
  • 2015 – 132,198 miles
  • 2014 – 129,111 miles
  • 2007 – 127,866 miles
  • 2006 – 119,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,537 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,537 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,537 miles
    Test number
    795891687439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,429 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,429 miles
    Test number
    260251854412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,141 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    162,141 miles
    Test number
    120142933430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,112 miles (+2,062)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,112 miles
    Test number
    179995104793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,050 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,050 miles
    Test number
    225484702051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,120 miles
    Test number
    181097996475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail155,116 miles (+2,619)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,116 miles
    Test number
    917074975894
    • MajorFront Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pan hard rod both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,497 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    152,497 miles
    Test number
    444111398283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,915 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    146,915 miles
    Test number
    244279162704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,893 miles (+2,440)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,893 miles
    Test number
    452534366222
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 4 x c spanner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod /arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing key missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass144,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,453 miles
    Test number
    990323573155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,453 miles (+6,542)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,453 miles
    Test number
    725569769730
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass137,911 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    137,911 miles
    Test number
    940312672291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail137,910 miles (+5,712)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,910 miles
    Test number
    515272648420
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  15. Pass132,198 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    132,198 miles
    Test number
    385302105986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass129,111 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    129,111 miles
    Test number
    988278214355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,866 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    127,866 miles
    Test number
    691466837091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,857 miles (+8,036)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,857 miles
    Test number
    511099727094
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass119,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    119,821 miles
    Test number
    991165626047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,821 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,821 miles
    Test number
    380143326071
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Questions about D243 OYD

Does D243 OYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D243 OYD is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on D243 OYD?
The MOT on D243 OYD is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D243 OYD done?
D243 OYD was recorded at 166,537 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 2,276 miles a year.
Has D243 OYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D243 OYD has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on D243 OYD 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 D243 OYD find?
D243 OYD passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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