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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.

G253 KAH white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass251,960 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pass250,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    250,602 miles
    Test number
    278484201875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. 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)
  11. Pass249,258 miles (+5,597)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    249,258 miles
    Test number
    657739332391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass243,661 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    243,661 miles
    Test number
    616253541221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass237,659 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    237,659 miles
    Test number
    363580730407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Pass225,735 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    225,735 miles
    Test number
    262884208246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass225,719 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    225,719 miles
    Test number
    654214927338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass225,669 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    225,669 miles
    Test number
    111219325368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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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