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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V63 LYAMOT history

V63 LYA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 122,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

V63 LYA green 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 31 May 2026
Mileage
122,927 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V63 LYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V63 LYA was last recorded at 122,927 miles on 19 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,925 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,927 miles
  • 2024 – 122,176 miles
  • 2023 – 120,353 miles
  • 2022 – 117,763 miles
  • 2021 – 114,536 miles
  • 2020 – 110,962 miles
  • 2019 – 109,125 miles
  • 2018 – 104,538 miles
  • 2017 – 99,003 miles
  • 2016 – 94,210 miles
  • 2015 – 91,093 miles
  • 2014 – 89,400 miles
  • 2013 – 85,690 miles
  • 2012 – 82,472 miles
  • 2011 – 79,843 miles
  • 2010 – 73,567 miles
  • 2009 – 68,532 miles
  • 2008 – 63,150 miles
  • 2007 – 57,710 miles
  • 2006 – 48,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,927 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked inner and outer side walls near to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Between coil spring and tow bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked iner and outer walls near to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,927 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,927 miles
    Test number
    550699271396
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked inner and outer side walls near to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Between coil spring and tow bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked iner and outer walls near to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail122,925 miles (+749)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,925 miles
    Test number
    589657808204
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Houseing seriously rusted (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Housing seriously rusted (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked inner and outer side walls near to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Between coil spring and tow bar mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracked iner and outer walls near to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass122,176 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    122,176 miles
    Test number
    963999797835
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inner side walls perished near to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail122,176 miles (+1,823)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,176 miles
    Test number
    814473627790
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres inner side walls perished near to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm joint at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass120,353 miles (+2,590)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    120,353 miles
    Test number
    652375661166
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass117,763 miles (+3,227)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    117,763 miles
    Test number
    427105530700
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,536 miles (+3,574)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    114,536 miles
    Test number
    284714324650
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,962 miles (+1,837)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,962 miles
    Test number
    173855345627
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play By steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass109,125 miles (+4,587)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,125 miles
    Test number
    480469907768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,538 miles (+5,535)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,538 miles
    Test number
    186308501967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,003 miles (+4,793)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,003 miles
    Test number
    679838548004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,210 miles (+3,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    94,210 miles
    Test number
    314469274381
    • AdvisorySmall leak on fuel filter.

  13. Pass91,093 miles (+1,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,093 miles
    Test number
    786911745167
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass89,400 miles (+3,710)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,400 miles
    Test number
    896495754146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFront prop rear uj slight play

  15. Pass85,690 miles (+3,218)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    157053033177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass82,472 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,472 miles
    Test number
    819570752178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,843 miles (+6,276)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,843 miles
    Test number
    397009531193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake discs poor condition.
    • NoteOffside rear reflector damaged.

  18. Pass73,567 miles (+5,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    73,567 miles
    Test number
    301885240168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass68,532 miles (+5,382)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,532 miles
    Test number
    273286059116
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth wiper blades slightly worn
    • NoteRear number plate in slightly poor condition
    • NoteSlight wear in front steering damper bush
    • NoteSlight wear in nearside and offside rear upper shock absorber bushes
    • NoteSteering drop arm ball joint rubber boot split

  20. Pass63,150 miles (+5,440)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,150 miles
    Test number
    190385758116
    • NoteRear no.plate slightly poor condition.
    • NoteSteering damper bush [steering box end] worn near to limit.

  21. Pass57,710 miles (+9,401)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,710 miles
    Test number
    170649957174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOffside front seat belt damaged
    • NoteRear no plate poor condition

  22. Pass48,309 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,309 miles
    Test number
    282983766171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteLH HEADLAMP AIM TO LOWER LIMIT †REAR PADS WORN LOW †
    • NoteSTEERING DAMPER (DROP ARM END)BUSHES WORN TO LIMIT

Questions about V63 LYA

Does V63 LYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V63 LYA expired on 31 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V63 LYA?
The MOT on V63 LYA expired on 31 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V63 LYA done?
V63 LYA was recorded at 122,927 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 3,941 miles a year.
Has V63 LYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V63 LYA has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2025.
Has the mileage on V63 LYA 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 V63 LYA find?
V63 LYA passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked inner and outer side walls near to excess; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive between coil spring and tow bar mounts; offside front brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area, and 2 more.

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