Land Rover Defender
Purple · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc
H253 BHTMOT history
H253 BHT is a purple diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1991. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 224,985 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 224,985 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,020 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H253 BHT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 1 Jan 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H253 BHT was last recorded at 224,985 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 224,985 miles · 28 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,020 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 224,985 miles
- 2025 – 224,985 miles
- 2024 – 224,985 miles
- 2023 – 224,985 miles
- 2022 – 218,595 miles
- 2021 – 218,594 miles
- 2018 – 217,618 miles
- 2017 – 214,130 miles
- 2016 – 209,021 miles
- 2015 – 203,854 miles
- 2014 – 199,216 miles
- 2013 – 194,772 miles
- 2012 – 190,090 miles
- 2010 – 179,499 miles
- 2009 – 173,024 miles
- 2008 – 164,689 miles
- 2007 – 158,090 miles
- 2006 – 150,065 miles
- 2005 – 140,699 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass224,985 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle oil seal leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle oil seal leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear most trailing arm bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
31 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass224,985 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 224,985 miles
- Test number
- 221127146149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
Fail224,985 miles1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,985 miles
- Test number
- 659176250427
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front axle oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated
Pass224,985 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 224,985 miles
- Test number
- 729823701003
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail224,985 miles2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,985 miles
- Test number
- 812004630958
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass224,985 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 224,985 miles
- Test number
- 695374944595
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass224,985 miles (+6,390)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 224,985 miles
- Test number
- 713654444224
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass218,595 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 218,595 miles
- Test number
- 111395727576
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail218,595 miles (+1)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,595 miles
- Test number
- 225283517283
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear most trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass218,594 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 218,594 miles
- Test number
- 966102434920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,594 miles (+976)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,594 miles
- Test number
- 995316088920
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass217,618 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 217,618 miles
- Test number
- 260101375962
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Fail217,612 miles (+3,482)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,612 miles
- Test number
- 879355811784
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass214,130 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 214,130 miles
- Test number
- 802921073815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,124 miles (+5,103)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,124 miles
- Test number
- 572385269553
- FailureFuel system component leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)
- FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Pass209,021 miles (+5,167)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 209,021 miles
- Test number
- 451726260140
- AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
- AdvisoryFuel pump damp at time of test but no obvious diesel leaks
Pass203,854 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 203,854 miles
- Test number
- 298650125091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,848 miles (+4,632)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,848 miles
- Test number
- 726572615012
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- NoteOil leak
Pass199,216 miles (+28)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 199,216 miles
- Test number
- 585324414039
- NoteOil leak
Fail199,188 miles (+4,416)10 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,188 miles
- Test number
- 786488504079
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass194,772 miles (+4,682)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 194,772 miles
- Test number
- 489880313079
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteRear chassis corroding
Pass190,090 miles (+10,591)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 190,090 miles
- Test number
- 848251412041
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChassis corroding
- NoteExhaust deteriorating
Pass179,499 miles (+92)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 179,499 miles
- Test number
- 621638840323
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNearside and offside front hub seals slightly deteriorated
Fail179,407 miles (+6,383)13 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,407 miles
- Test number
- 260305100335
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront number plate deteriorated
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteNearside rear door hinge broken
- NoteOffside headlamp reflector deteriorated
Pass173,024 miles (+8,335)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 173,024 miles
- Test number
- 111675539316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,689 miles (+44)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 164,689 miles
- Test number
- 712408138321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,645 miles (+6,555)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,645 miles
- Test number
- 824383928399
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass158,090 miles (+8,025)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 158,090 miles
- Test number
- 821234727361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass150,065 miles (+320)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 150,065 miles
- Test number
- 652211516328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,745 miles (+9,046)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,745 miles
- Test number
- 812832696223
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass140,699 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 140,699 miles
- Test number
- 682455585262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,693 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,693 miles
- Test number
- 613844685234
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Questions about H253 BHT
- Does H253 BHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H253 BHT is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H253 BHT?
- The MOT on H253 BHT is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H253 BHT done?
- H253 BHT was recorded at 224,985 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,020 miles a year.
- Has H253 BHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H253 BHT has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on H253 BHT 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 H253 BHT find?
- H253 BHT passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front axle oil seal leaking; offside front axle oil seal leaking, and 2 more.
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