
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
M533 SYBMOT history
M533 SYB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 35 MOT tests, with 214,487 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 214,487 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 35
- 18 passed · 17 failed
- Per year
- 5,493 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M533 SYB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 15 Aug 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M533 SYB was last recorded at 214,487 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 41 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 214,446 miles · 31 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 41 miles
- Average per year
- 5,493 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 214,487 miles
- 2024 – 208,227 miles
- 2023 – 200,968 miles
- 2021 – 193,052 miles
- 2020 – 182,290 miles
- 2019 – 171,819 miles
- 2018 – 163,724 miles
- 2017 – 154,515 miles
- 2016 – 149,120 miles
- 2015 – 140,720 miles
- 2014 – 136,751 miles
- 2012 – 132,271 miles
- 2011 – 129,034 miles
- 2010 – 124,691 miles
- 2009 – 119,340 miles
- 2008 – 115,028 miles
- 2007 – 111,789 miles
- 2006 – 108,490 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- Advisory(engine various oil leaks)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- Advisory(front diff leaking oil)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- Advisory(gearbox oil leak)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- Advisory(rear diff leaking oil)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- Advisory(transfer box leaking oil)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2009
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2018
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
35 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,487 miles (+41)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 214,487 miles
- Test number
- 476009214614
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory(engine various oil leaks)
- Advisory(front diff leaking oil)
- Advisory(gearbox oil leak)
- Advisory(rear diff leaking oil)
- Advisory(transfer box leaking oil)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail214,446 miles (+6,219)2 dangerous9 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,446 miles
- Test number
- 481962580850
- DangerousNearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory(clutch pedal rubber missing)
- Advisory(engine various oil leaks)
- Advisory(front diff leaking oil)
- Advisory(gearbox oil leak)
- Advisory(rear diff leaking oil)
- Advisory(transfer box leaking oil)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass208,227 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 208,227 miles
- Test number
- 510749893338
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail208,227 miles (+7,259)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,227 miles
- Test number
- 487406683640
- MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass200,968 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 200,968 miles
- Test number
- 829629270421
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail200,968 miles (+7,916)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,968 miles
- Test number
- 698401781347
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass193,052 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 193,052 miles
- Test number
- 221707660616
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail193,050 miles (+10,760)2 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,050 miles
- Test number
- 190611352167
- DangerousOffside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by ladder rack (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass182,290 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 182,290 miles
- Test number
- 258882558807
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering malfunctioning but not seriously affecting operation.
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Fail182,290 miles (+10,471)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,290 miles
- Test number
- 126884535491
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure Offside & nearside rear (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering malfunctioning but not seriously affecting operation.
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass171,819 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 171,819 miles
- Test number
- 161797479713
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Chipped on top edge and starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))
Fail171,809 miles (+8,085)6 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,809 miles
- Test number
- 213793418206
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake performance not tested Due to leakage. (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Debris believed to be jamming mechanism. (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Chipped on top edge and starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))
Pass163,724 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 163,724 miles
- Test number
- 508194076714
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,724 miles (+9,209)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,724 miles
- Test number
- 647828150926
- FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass154,515 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 154,515 miles
- Test number
- 832063473444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,506 miles (+5,386)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,506 miles
- Test number
- 745526396645
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureRear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer mounting (7.1.1)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member x 2 holes (6.1.B.2)
- FailureStop lamp not working no brake lights due to bad earth (1.2.1b)
Pass149,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 149,120 miles
- Test number
- 639350457314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,120 miles (+8,400)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,120 miles
- Test number
- 811469161322
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass140,720 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 140,720 miles
- Test number
- 248456665082
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteClutch pedal antislip missing...
- NoteNsr shock absorber dust cover /shroud rusty...
Fail140,716 miles (+3,965)11 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,716 miles
- Test number
- 107168655083
- FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteClutch pedal antislip missing...
- NoteNsr shock absorber dust cover /shroud rusty...
Pass136,751 miles (+13)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 136,751 miles
- Test number
- 739289534057
- NoteNsr shockabsorber shroud/dustcover corroding.
- NoteRust present osf sill / door shut.
- NoteSlight wear osr lower shockabsorber bushes.
Fail136,738 miles (+4,467)7 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,738 miles
- Test number
- 465701434028
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteNsr shockabsorber shroud/dustcover corroding.
- NoteRust present osf sill / door shut.
- NoteSlight wear osr lower shockabsorber bushes.
Pass132,271 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 132,271 miles
- Test number
- 107990152228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,269 miles (+3,235)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,269 miles
- Test number
- 696864142211
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass129,034 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 129,034 miles
- Test number
- 299556941251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,034 miles (+4,343)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,034 miles
- Test number
- 409473241242
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteSlight play both rear wheel bearings
Pass124,691 miles (+5,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 124,691 miles
- Test number
- 253578220200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass119,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 119,340 miles
- Test number
- 241616969176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,334 miles (+4,306)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,334 miles
- Test number
- 591926069186
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Pass115,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 115,028 miles
- Test number
- 692009168171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,022 miles (+3,233)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,022 miles
- Test number
- 210809268400
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear cross member weakened by corrosion
Pass111,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 111,789 miles
- Test number
- 411015067128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,977 miles (+3,487)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,977 miles
- Test number
- 262135367409
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass108,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 108,490 miles
- Test number
- 271731906240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,484 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,484 miles
- Test number
- 754601106208
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Questions about M533 SYB
- Does M533 SYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M533 SYB is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on M533 SYB?
- The MOT on M533 SYB is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M533 SYB done?
- M533 SYB was recorded at 214,487 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,493 miles a year.
- Has M533 SYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M533 SYB has failed 17 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on M533 SYB 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 M533 SYB find?
- M533 SYB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: hazard warning tell-tale inoperative; (engine various oil leaks); (front diff leaking oil), and 4 more.
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