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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

DSK 277MOT history

DSK 277 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

DSK 277 silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Sept 2027
Mileage
96,486 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSK 277
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSK 277 was last recorded at 96,486 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 3,390 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
93,096 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,390 miles
Average per year
3,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,486 miles
  • 2025 – 93,096 miles
  • 2024 – 88,375 miles
  • 2023 – 84,999 miles
  • 2022 – 82,972 miles
  • 2021 – 81,772 miles
  • 2020 – 79,458 miles
  • 2019 – 75,648 miles
  • 2018 – 74,194 miles
  • 2017 – 71,572 miles
  • 2016 – 68,919 miles
  • 2015 – 62,639 miles
  • 2014 – 58,311 miles
  • 2013 – 54,961 miles
  • 2012 – 52,095 miles
  • 2011 – 47,391 miles
  • 2010 – 40,154 miles
  • 2009 – 32,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,486 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,486 miles (+3,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    96,486 miles
    Test number
    708310006946
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass93,096 miles (+4,721)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,096 miles
    Test number
    837389460019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass88,375 miles (+3,376)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    88,375 miles
    Test number
    494132796087
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass84,999 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    157359355177
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Chassis to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail84,993 miles (+2,021)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    228876238271
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Chassis to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass82,972 miles (+1,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,972 miles
    Test number
    120999567763
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion starting in exhaust system
  7. Pass81,772 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,772 miles
    Test number
    975038440767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,458 miles
    Test number
    954460908016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,458 miles (+3,810)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,458 miles
    Test number
    714573757246
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass75,648 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,648 miles
    Test number
    565632024979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,194 miles (+2,622)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    74,194 miles
    Test number
    513573082084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass71,572 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,572 miles
    Test number
    950322454969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,919 miles (+6,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,919 miles
    Test number
    519527352285
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck breather hose perrished
    • AdvisoryVery slight oil leak
  14. Pass62,639 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,639 miles
    Test number
    527415695147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,311 miles (+3,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,311 miles
    Test number
    919345784149
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass54,961 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,961 miles
    Test number
    208515283190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,095 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,095 miles
    Test number
    216254382430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail52,095 miles (+4,704)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,095 miles
    Test number
    276164282479
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  19. Pass47,391 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,391 miles
    Test number
    189671701237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,154 miles (+8,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,154 miles
    Test number
    170119680113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass32,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    32,102 miles
    Test number
    494488889163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DSK 277

What vehicle is registration DSK 277 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSK 277 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2006. 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 DSK 277 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSK 277 is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on DSK 277?
The MOT on DSK 277 is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DSK 277 done?
DSK 277 was recorded at 96,486 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 3,752 miles a year.
Has DSK 277 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DSK 277 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on DSK 277 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 DSK 277 find?
DSK 277 passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine, and 1 more.

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