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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1988 · 2,496 cc

LAY 951MOT history

LAY 951 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jul 1988. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2025.

LAY 951 grey 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 28 Jan 2026
Mileage
140,652 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LAY 951
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1988
First used
6 Jul 1988
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LAY 951 was last recorded at 140,652 miles on 29 Jan 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Sept 2018: 139,208 miles, lower than 145,301 miles on 12 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,602 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
2,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,652 miles
  • 2023 – 140,602 miles
  • 2022 – 140,569 miles
  • 2021 – 140,507 miles
  • 2020 – 139,914 miles
  • 2019 – 139,327 miles
  • 2018 – 139,208 miles
  • 2017 – 145,301 miles
  • 2016 – 142,577 miles
  • 2013 – 131,951 miles
  • 2012 – 123,684 miles
  • 2011 – 117,929 miles
  • 2010 – 114,509 miles
  • 2009 – 110,244 miles
  • 2008 – 109,072 miles
  • 2007 – 106,056 miles
  • 2006 – 101,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,652 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine oil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,652 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,652 miles
    Test number
    490384996279
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  2. Fail140,652 miles (+50)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,652 miles
    Test number
    679928001800
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks

  3. Pass140,602 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,602 miles
    Test number
    791462225279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail140,602 miles (+33)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,602 miles
    Test number
    693897009393
    • MajorDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass140,569 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,569 miles
    Test number
    737936642294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail140,569 miles (+62)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,569 miles
    Test number
    473025567311
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass140,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    140,507 miles
    Test number
    748230840486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box weeping fluid

  8. Fail140,507 miles (+593)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,507 miles
    Test number
    813692027851
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box weeping fluid

  9. Pass139,914 miles (+587)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,914 miles
    Test number
    805656781125
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryFront differential leaking oil

  10. Pass139,327 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,327 miles
    Test number
    114890252303
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Fail139,327 miles (+119)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,327 miles
    Test number
    325486032063
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Pass139,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,208 miles
    Test number
    513829903659
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily undersealed

  13. Fail139,208 miles (-6,093)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,208 miles
    Test number
    507616303292
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember n/s inner also by two bar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material heavily undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily undersealed

  14. Pass145,301 miles (+2,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,301 miles
    Test number
    768450003717
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Pass142,577 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,577 miles
    Test number
    245538492897
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded but tow bar not fitted at time of test

  16. Fail142,574 miles (+10,623)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,574 miles
    Test number
    309838038567
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage drivers door (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded but tow bar not fitted at time of test

  17. Pass131,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    131,951 miles
    Test number
    675150843302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail131,951 miles (+335)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,951 miles
    Test number
    727140043349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Fail131,616 miles (+7,932)1 dangerous18 failures1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,616 miles
    Test number
    695483723337
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteCorrosion to front floor pans
    • NoteCorrosion to rear back panel by towbar mounting points
    • NoteCorrosion to rear chassis rails and inner outer rigger
    • NoteN/s wiper split on ends
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc heavy grind in to by brake pad unable to see full damage advise customer to check how deep damage is when wheel is removed
    • NoteN/s/r tyre damage to sidewall
    • NoteO/s/r hub area damp

  20. Pass123,684 miles (+5,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,684 miles
    Test number
    329133412338
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  21. Pass117,929 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    117,929 miles
    Test number
    869538891203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Fail117,923 miles (+3,414)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,923 miles
    Test number
    406124391262
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass114,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,509 miles
    Test number
    452944010382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,509 miles (+4,265)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,509 miles
    Test number
    912094410369
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass110,244 miles (+1,172)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    110,244 miles
    Test number
    411797569269
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  26. Pass109,072 miles (+3,016)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    109,072 miles
    Test number
    370264998048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre Has Cracking Starting to Show

  27. Pass106,056 miles (+4,984)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    106,056 miles
    Test number
    901848487070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass101,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    101,072 miles
    Test number
    193396486009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LAY 951

What vehicle is registration LAY 951 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LAY 951 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jul 1988. 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 LAY 951 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LAY 951 expired on 28 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LAY 951?
The MOT on LAY 951 expired on 28 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LAY 951 done?
LAY 951 was recorded at 140,652 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2025, an average of 2,100 miles a year.
Has LAY 951 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LAY 951 has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LAY 951 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LAY 951 find?
LAY 951 passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: steering box leaking oil; engine oil leaks.

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