Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
V653 JUYMOT history
V653 JUY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 128,158 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 128,158 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,457 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V653 JUY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 7 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V653 JUY was last recorded at 128,158 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 8,437 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 119,721 miles · 27 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,437 miles
- Average per year
- 4,457 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,158 miles
- 2024 – 119,721 miles
- 2023 – 112,922 miles
- 2022 – 107,727 miles
- 2021 – 102,169 miles
- 2019 – 94,243 miles
- 2018 – 89,468 miles
- 2017 – 84,048 miles
- 2016 – 75,285 miles
- 2015 – 67,681 miles
- 2014 – 61,632 miles
- 2013 – 59,244 miles
- 2012 – 56,686 miles
- 2011 – 53,651 miles
- 2010 – 50,341 miles
- 2009 – 47,208 miles
- 2008 – 43,486 miles
- 2007 – 39,801 miles
- 2006 – 35,758 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,158 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting os and ns rear cross member and chassis ends
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear ,advise replacement of os
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,158 miles (+8,437)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 128,158 miles
- Test number
- 455805632475
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,721 miles (+6,799)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 119,721 miles
- Test number
- 350045212310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,922 miles (+5,195)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2024
- Odometer
- 112,922 miles
- Test number
- 205264044351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,727 miles (+5,558)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2023
- Odometer
- 107,727 miles
- Test number
- 757408267424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,169 miles (+7,926)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 102,169 miles
- Test number
- 362613621361
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass94,243 miles (+4,775)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,243 miles
- Test number
- 594104899100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,468 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 89,468 miles
- Test number
- 657237216580
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering damper leaking oil slightly
Fail89,468 miles (+5,420)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,468 miles
- Test number
- 636221199791
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering damper leaking oil slightly
Pass84,048 miles (+8,763)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 84,048 miles
- Test number
- 879883746055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,285 miles (+66)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 75,285 miles
- Test number
- 814215868179
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting os and ns rear cross member and chassis ends (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear ,advise replacement of os (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Fail75,219 miles (+7,538)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,219 miles
- Test number
- 965007264922
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting turret (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on lower,inner and outer faces near tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on lower face near tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting os and ns rear cross member and chassis ends (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear ,advise replacement of os (2.7.4)
Pass67,681 miles (+6,049)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 67,681 miles
- Test number
- 985375215221
- NoteN/s track rod end showing signs of wear
- NoteSlight play in o/s rear anti-roll bar drop link
- NoteWear in o/s rear lower shocker rubbers
Pass61,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 61,632 miles
- Test number
- 585173514201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,632 miles (+79)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,632 miles
- Test number
- 789473014247
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass61,553 miles (+2,309)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 61,553 miles
- Test number
- 199900614050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,244 miles (+2,558)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 59,244 miles
- Test number
- 886144503036
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s n/s front and o/s rear tyres perished.
Pass56,686 miles (+3,035)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 56,686 miles
- Test number
- 846833502009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,651 miles (+3,310)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 53,651 miles
- Test number
- 858224501041
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s n/s front and o/s rear tyres perished.
Pass50,341 miles (+3,133)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 50,341 miles
- Test number
- 294405300083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,208 miles (+3,722)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 47,208 miles
- Test number
- 200875209070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,486 miles (+3,685)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 43,486 miles
- Test number
- 944874008053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,801 miles (+4,043)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 39,801 miles
- Test number
- 950104307036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,758 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 35,758 miles
- Test number
- 462334406077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V653 JUY
- Does V653 JUY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V653 JUY is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V653 JUY?
- The MOT on V653 JUY is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V653 JUY done?
- V653 JUY was recorded at 128,158 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 4,457 miles a year.
- Has V653 JUY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V653 JUY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2018.
- Has the mileage on V653 JUY 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 V653 JUY find?
- V653 JUY passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.
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