
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1990 · 2,495 cc
G253 KAHMOT history
G253 KAH is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 1990. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 251,960 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 251,960 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 13 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,370 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G253 KAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 14 Mar 1990
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
G253 KAH was last recorded at 251,960 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 251,932 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 28 miles
- Average per year
- 1,370 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 251,960 miles
- 2020 – 251,777 miles
- 2019 – 251,721 miles
- 2018 – 251,580 miles
- 2017 – 250,932 miles
- 2016 – 250,602 miles
- 2012 – 249,258 miles
- 2011 – 243,661 miles
- 2010 – 237,659 miles
- 2009 – 231,875 miles
- 2008 – 225,735 miles
- 2007 – 225,719 miles
- 2005 – 225,669 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTYRES PERISHEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTYRES PERISHEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION/WELDED REPAIRSRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Coil spring corroded all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass251,960 miles (+28)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 251,960 miles
- Test number
- 877575436633
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryTYRES PERISHED
- AdvisoryTYRES PERISHED
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION/WELDED REPAIRS
Fail251,932 miles (+155)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,932 miles
- Test number
- 366775126524
- DangerousBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorSide repeater not working NSF AND OSF (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength REAR CROSS MEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryTYRES PERISHED
- AdvisoryTYRES PERISHED
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE HAS ALL OVER CORROSION/WELDED REPAIRS
Pass251,777 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 251,777 miles
- Test number
- 961252083156
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corded not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderneath under sealed
Fail251,767 miles (+46)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,767 miles
- Test number
- 409603400884
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front floor corded not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderneath under sealed
Pass251,721 miles (+141)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 251,721 miles
- Test number
- 703102686094
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass251,580 miles (+648)2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 251,580 miles
- Test number
- 361777079069
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub slight oil leak
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass250,932 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 250,932 miles
- Test number
- 263981497148
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis
- AdvisoryDust covers deteriorated
Fail250,931 miles (+329)17 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,931 miles
- Test number
- 901979643066
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureRear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureRear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s & n/s (8.2.2)
- FailurePassenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis
Pass250,602 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 250,602 miles
- Test number
- 278484201875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail250,602 miles (+1,344)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,602 miles
- Test number
- 163589453048
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass249,258 miles (+5,597)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 249,258 miles
- Test number
- 657739332391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass243,661 miles (+6,002)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 243,661 miles
- Test number
- 616253541221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass237,659 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 237,659 miles
- Test number
- 363580730407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail237,649 miles (+5,774)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,649 miles
- Test number
- 413863920275
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass231,875 miles (+184)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 231,875 miles
- Test number
- 370134749484
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteHandbrake light not working, rear fog lamp lens has been repaired,steering joint rubbing slightly on flexy oil pipe under bonnet,
- NoteRear axle top mount ball joint has slight movement
Fail231,691 miles (+5,956)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,691 miles
- Test number
- 844180249299
- DangerousBrake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- DangerousOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteHandbrake light not working, rear fog lamp lens has been repaired,steering joint rubbing slightly on flexy oil pipe under bonnet,
- NoteRear axle top mount ball joint has slight movement
Pass225,735 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 225,735 miles
- Test number
- 262884208246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail225,726 miles (+7)1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,726 miles
- Test number
- 204612598416
- DangerousPower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass225,719 miles (+50)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 225,719 miles
- Test number
- 654214927338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass225,669 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 225,669 miles
- Test number
- 111219325368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail225,662 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,662 miles
- Test number
- 451605415447
- FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Questions about G253 KAH
- Does G253 KAH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on G253 KAH expired on 19 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on G253 KAH?
- The MOT on G253 KAH expired on 19 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has G253 KAH done?
- G253 KAH was recorded at 251,960 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 1,370 miles a year.
- Has G253 KAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G253 KAH has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on G253 KAH 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 G253 KAH find?
- G253 KAH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear; tyres perished; tyres perished, and 1 more.
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