Land Rover Defender
Green · Petrol · 1990 · 3,500 cc
G253 LWPMOT history
G253 LWP is a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,426 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 215,426 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,566 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G253 LWP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1990
- First used
- 31 Dec 1990
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G253 LWP was last recorded at 215,426 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 212,785 miles · 16 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,641 miles
- Average per year
- 3,566 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 215,426 miles
- 2025 – 212,785 miles
- 2023 – 199,948 miles
- 2022 – 195,825 miles
- 2021 – 188,689 miles
- 2020 – 180,198 miles
- 2019 – 175,105 miles
- 2018 – 170,926 miles
- 2017 – 167,627 miles
- 2016 – 165,310 miles
- 2015 – 162,344 miles
- 2014 – 159,394 miles
- 2013 – 158,082 miles
- 2012 – 156,661 miles
- 2010 – 154,072 miles
- 2009 – 152,915 miles
- 2008 – 151,193 miles
- 2007 – 148,303 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,426 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on top of chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,426 miles (+2,641)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 215,426 miles
- Test number
- 939007522500
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,785 miles (+12,837)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 212,785 miles
- Test number
- 749924179334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,948 miles (+4,123)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 199,948 miles
- Test number
- 819309996574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,825 miles (+7,136)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 195,825 miles
- Test number
- 535794941795
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass188,689 miles (+8,491)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 188,689 miles
- Test number
- 973574830491
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded in bump stop area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass180,198 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 180,198 miles
- Test number
- 523929849605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,198 miles (+5,093)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,198 miles
- Test number
- 892908449300
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testRear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass175,105 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 175,105 miles
- Test number
- 925910943293
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail175,102 miles (+4,176)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,102 miles
- Test number
- 533557461144
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested due to wheel bearing starting to brake up (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass170,926 miles (+3,299)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 170,926 miles
- Test number
- 134565752697
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn rear joint
Pass167,627 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 167,627 miles
- Test number
- 431807315305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,598 miles (+2,288)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,598 miles
- Test number
- 338868159241
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover missing On drop arm as marked (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover missing On drop arm as marked (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axle as marked. (3.6.B.2c)
Pass165,310 miles (+2,966)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 165,310 miles
- Test number
- 881896649719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,344 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 162,344 miles
- Test number
- 108006685073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside swivel joint leaking
Fail162,344 miles (+2,950)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,344 miles
- Test number
- 339904885098
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside swivel joint leaking
Pass159,394 miles (+1,312)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 159,394 miles
- Test number
- 709593964095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,082 miles (+1,421)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 158,082 miles
- Test number
- 646834263091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,661 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 156,661 miles
- Test number
- 507726272039
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteN/s rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated.
Pass155,852 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 155,852 km
- Test number
- 549509561017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,072 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 154,072 miles
- Test number
- 850008560099
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Fail154,072 miles (+1,157)3 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,072 miles
- Test number
- 953518460058
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteFuel pipes corroded
- NoteRear tyres cracking
Pass152,915 miles (+1,722)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 152,915 miles
- Test number
- 132851179094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,193 miles (+72)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 151,193 miles
- Test number
- 610728078094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,121 miles (+2,818)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,121 miles
- Test number
- 873773078086
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass148,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 148,303 miles
- Test number
- 984401477006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,255 km
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 165,255 km
- Test number
- 303739576045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about G253 LWP
- Does G253 LWP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G253 LWP is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G253 LWP?
- The MOT on G253 LWP is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G253 LWP done?
- G253 LWP was recorded at 215,426 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,566 miles a year.
- Has G253 LWP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G253 LWP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on G253 LWP 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 LWP find?
- G253 LWP passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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