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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

N353 ASTMOT history

N353 AST is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Oct 1995. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 130,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

N353 AST blue 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,236 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
2,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N353 AST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
18 Oct 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N353 AST was last recorded at 130,236 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
129,364 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
2,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,236 miles
  • 2025 – 129,364 miles
  • 2024 – 128,140 miles
  • 2023 – 126,632 miles
  • 2022 – 124,793 miles
  • 2021 – 122,814 miles
  • 2020 – 121,391 miles
  • 2019 – 120,177 miles
  • 2018 – 117,619 miles
  • 2017 – 114,739 miles
  • 2016 – 112,067 miles
  • 2015 – 109,293 miles
  • 2014 – 106,786 miles
  • 2013 – 103,330 miles
  • 2012 – 99,692 miles
  • 2011 – 96,132 miles
  • 2010 – 91,351 miles
  • 2009 – 87,871 miles
  • 2008 – 83,822 miles
  • 2007 – 80,541 miles
  • 2006 – 76,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,236 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass130,236 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,236 miles
    Test number
    458956583988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,364 miles (+1,224)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,364 miles
    Test number
    644199263990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear 'A' Frame ball joint rubber deteriorated

  3. Pass128,140 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    128,140 miles
    Test number
    651905046927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,632 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,632 miles
    Test number
    612129003640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,793 miles (+1,979)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,793 miles
    Test number
    439511623550
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass122,814 miles (+1,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    122,814 miles
    Test number
    314002845382
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,391 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,391 miles
    Test number
    896327970962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass120,177 miles (+2,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,177 miles
    Test number
    452833206243
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,619 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,619 miles
    Test number
    510904533954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,739 miles (+2,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,739 miles
    Test number
    218058896959
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass112,067 miles (+2,774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,067 miles
    Test number
    941023600564
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass109,293 miles (+2,507)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,293 miles
    Test number
    603024266269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,786 miles (+3,456)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,786 miles
    Test number
    475882784210
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded, none considered excessively weakened
    • NoteFront suspension turrets (shock absorber top mount prescribed areas) corroded, not considered excessive.

  14. Pass103,330 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,330 miles
    Test number
    328650683234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass99,692 miles (+3,560)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,692 miles
    Test number
    635660492249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,132 miles (+4,781)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,132 miles
    Test number
    137964881261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear flexi brake pipe soaked in gearoil from leaking axle

  17. Pass91,351 miles (+3,480)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    91,351 miles
    Test number
    822565580276
    • NoteTypical 4x4 steering joint movement, none considered excessive.

  18. Pass87,871 miles (+4,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,871 miles
    Test number
    102125289211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass83,822 miles (+3,281)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    83,822 miles
    Test number
    354275078258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,541 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,541 miles
    Test number
    300409387217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass76,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    76,752 miles
    Test number
    781280776257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N353 AST

Does N353 AST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N353 AST is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on N353 AST?
The MOT on N353 AST is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N353 AST done?
N353 AST was recorded at 130,236 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 2,671 miles a year.
Has N353 AST ever failed its MOT?
No. N353 AST has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on N353 AST 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 N353 AST find?
N353 AST passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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