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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc

HEY 450MOT history

HEY 450 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 208,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

HEY 450 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 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
208,080 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
HEY 450
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

HEY 450 was last recorded at 208,080 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 3,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,201 miles · 14 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,879 miles
Average per year
4,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,080 miles
  • 2022 – 204,201 miles
  • 2021 – 200,001 miles
  • 2020 – 197,883 miles
  • 2019 – 194,698 miles
  • 2018 – 191,041 miles
  • 2017 – 186,946 miles
  • 2016 – 182,419 miles
  • 2015 – 174,458 miles
  • 2014 – 162,617 miles
  • 2013 – 151,681 miles
  • 2012 – 139,537 miles
  • 2011 – 138,352 miles
  • 2010 – 137,188 miles
  • 2009 – 134,923 miles
  • 2008 – 129,604 miles
  • 2007 – 124,724 miles
  • 2006 – 122,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,080 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

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.

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,080 miles (+3,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    208,080 miles
    Test number
    365288517960
    • AdvisoryVehicle under body and components corroded surface rust

  2. Pass204,201 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    204,201 miles
    Test number
    354978052948
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail204,201 miles (+4,200)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,201 miles
    Test number
    349131362923
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexie (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass200,001 miles (+2,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    200,001 miles
    Test number
    382613481756
    • AdvisorySlight leak on nearside rear hub seal.

  5. Pass197,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    197,883 miles
    Test number
    639252154108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail197,883 miles (+3,185)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,883 miles
    Test number
    342698550747
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass194,698 miles (+127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    194,698 miles
    Test number
    175213919332
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail194,571 miles (+3,530)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,571 miles
    Test number
    113161400315
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre cross member end plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass191,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    191,041 miles
    Test number
    387915756133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail191,037 miles (+4,091)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,037 miles
    Test number
    936006284550
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

  11. Pass186,946 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    186,946 miles
    Test number
    702578963948
    • AdvisoryFront bumper rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rusty

  12. Fail186,939 miles (+4,520)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,939 miles
    Test number
    263953496661
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper rusty
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis rusty

  13. Pass182,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    182,419 miles
    Test number
    505133792519
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  14. Fail182,419 miles (+7,961)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,419 miles
    Test number
    549407518221
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  15. Pass174,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    174,458 miles
    Test number
    798052335174
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail174,458 miles (+11,841)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,458 miles
    Test number
    616251025138
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass162,617 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    162,617 miles
    Test number
    288296804184
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail162,608 miles (+10,927)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,608 miles
    Test number
    388404604182
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass151,681 miles (+12,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    151,681 miles
    Test number
    209489843445
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass139,537 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    139,537 miles
    Test number
    345638372195
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDiesel tank rusty

  21. Fail139,537 miles (+1,185)9 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,537 miles
    Test number
    135232532154
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteDiesel tank rusty

  22. Pass138,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    138,352 miles
    Test number
    309946381450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail138,352 miles (+1,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,352 miles
    Test number
    755616081254
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass137,188 miles (+2,265)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    137,188 miles
    Test number
    153983790292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass134,923 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    134,923 miles
    Test number
    972742989209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass129,604 miles (+4,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    129,604 miles
    Test number
    220012488267
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  27. Pass124,724 miles (+1,960)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    124,724 miles
    Test number
    532645297236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass122,764 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    122,764 miles
    Test number
    392704786468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Questions about HEY 450

What vehicle is registration HEY 450 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show HEY 450 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1991. 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 HEY 450 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on HEY 450 is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on HEY 450?
The MOT on HEY 450 is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has HEY 450 done?
HEY 450 was recorded at 208,080 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 4,412 miles a year.
Has HEY 450 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. HEY 450 has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on HEY 450 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 HEY 450 find?
HEY 450 passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle under body and components corroded surface rust.

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