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Land Rover Defender

Green · Petrol · 1985 · 3,528 cc

DSK 454MOT history

DSK 454 is a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

DSK 454 green 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 17 May 2027
Mileage
85,848 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DSK 454
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DSK 454 was last recorded at 85,848 miles on 18 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,845 miles · 14 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,848 miles
  • 2023 – 85,707 miles
  • 2021 – 85,518 miles
  • 2020 – 84,442 miles
  • 2019 – 83,239 miles
  • 2018 – 82,777 miles
  • 2017 – 81,746 miles
  • 2016 – 80,715 miles
  • 2015 – 79,956 miles
  • 2014 – 78,432 miles
  • 2013 – 76,710 miles
  • 2012 – 75,436 miles
  • 2010 – 74,661 miles
  • 2009 – 74,129 miles
  • 2008 – 73,288 miles
  • 2007 – 72,737 miles
  • 2006 – 71,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,848 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    85,848 miles
    Test number
    777039998971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail85,845 miles (+138)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,845 miles
    Test number
    603971157346
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    952342476473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,707 miles (+189)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,707 miles
    Test number
    151368432906
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass85,518 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    342842446050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,442 miles (+1,203)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,442 miles
    Test number
    680449079339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass83,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    83,239 miles
    Test number
    902311531012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail83,239 miles (+462)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,239 miles
    Test number
    877888090786
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass82,777 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    82,777 miles
    Test number
    721947861146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass81,746 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,746 miles
    Test number
    309332384568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    257262821081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail80,715 miles (+759)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    594673687805
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass79,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    355433715219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,956 miles (+1,524)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    491239819534
    • FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

  15. Pass78,432 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,432 miles
    Test number
    288008924007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,422 miles (+1,712)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,422 miles
    Test number
    959017524073
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass76,710 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,710 miles
    Test number
    459105413079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail76,710 miles (+1,274)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,710 miles
    Test number
    425494213079
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass75,436 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    337130312083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Fail75,436 miles (+775)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,436 miles
    Test number
    718510912035
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass74,661 miles (+532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    74,661 miles
    Test number
    910827150340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass74,129 miles (+841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    74,129 miles
    Test number
    891718749350
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  23. Pass73,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    221460728495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,288 miles (+551)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    241709518182
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass72,737 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,737 miles
    Test number
    112460967420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass71,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    871361246042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DSK 454

What vehicle is registration DSK 454 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DSK 454 on a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. 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 454 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DSK 454 is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on DSK 454?
The MOT on DSK 454 is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DSK 454 done?
DSK 454 was recorded at 85,848 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 694 miles a year.
Has DSK 454 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DSK 454 has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2026.
Has the mileage on DSK 454 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 454 find?
DSK 454 passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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