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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

MTK 253MOT history

MTK 253 is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 120,346 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MTK 253 black 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 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
120,346 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MTK 253
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MTK 253 was last recorded at 120,346 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,027 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
319 miles
Average per year
5,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,346 miles
  • 2025 – 120,027 miles
  • 2024 – 119,515 miles
  • 2023 – 118,743 miles
  • 2022 – 118,141 miles
  • 2021 – 116,928 miles
  • 2020 – 114,924 miles
  • 2019 – 108,029 miles
  • 2016 – 86,422 miles
  • 2015 – 76,789 miles
  • 2014 – 66,787 miles
  • 2013 – 56,155 miles
  • 2012 – 46,414 miles
  • 2010 – 26,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,346 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nail in tyre spare tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,346 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    120,346 miles
    Test number
    879126411137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,027 miles (+512)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    120,027 miles
    Test number
    322664917709
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass119,515 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,515 miles
    Test number
    857565915645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,515 miles (+772)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,515 miles
    Test number
    448703943387
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,743 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,743 miles
    Test number
    367197502176
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,743 miles (+602)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,743 miles
    Test number
    829760064512
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,141 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    118,141 miles
    Test number
    758569597162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,928 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    116,928 miles
    Test number
    240530139973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,924 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    114,924 miles
    Test number
    542400333512
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre spare tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail114,924 miles (+6,895)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,924 miles
    Test number
    483843270762
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre spare tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity water ingress (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive top and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass108,029 miles (+21,607)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    108,029 miles
    Test number
    723834954210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,422 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    86,422 miles
    Test number
    888164305340
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting get low inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail86,377 miles (+9,588)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,377 miles
    Test number
    684620063346
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested switch faulty (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam faulty switch (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235 85 R16 C (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting get low inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre starting crack - Has cuts - no cords shown at time of test - 235 85 R16c
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass76,789 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    76,789 miles
    Test number
    229519925275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cuts but no cords exposed

  15. Fail76,789 miles (+10,002)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,789 miles
    Test number
    696539225210
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has small cuts but no cords exposed

  16. Pass66,787 miles (+10,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    66,787 miles
    Test number
    958270044243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass56,155 miles (+9,741)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,155 miles
    Test number
    798392143200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,414 miles (+19,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    46,414 miles
    Test number
    386877442492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass26,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,987 miles
    Test number
    141965450148
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Questions about MTK 253

What vehicle is registration MTK 253 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MTK 253 on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jun 2007. 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 MTK 253 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MTK 253 is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on MTK 253?
The MOT on MTK 253 is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MTK 253 done?
MTK 253 was recorded at 120,346 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,902 miles a year.
Has MTK 253 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MTK 253 has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on MTK 253 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 MTK 253 find?
MTK 253 passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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