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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V653 LDNMOT history

V653 LDN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

V653 LDN blue 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 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
82,693 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V653 LDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V653 LDN was last recorded at 82,693 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 1,373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,320 miles · 17 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,373 miles
Average per year
2,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,693 miles
  • 2022 – 81,320 miles
  • 2021 – 79,997 miles
  • 2020 – 79,053 miles
  • 2018 – 78,728 miles
  • 2017 – 78,437 miles
  • 2016 – 77,419 miles
  • 2015 – 75,967 miles
  • 2014 – 75,459 miles
  • 2013 – 74,590 miles
  • 2012 – 74,134 miles
  • 2011 – 73,305 miles
  • 2010 – 71,378 miles
  • 2009 – 67,754 miles
  • 2008 – 60,987 miles
  • 2007 – 53,674 miles
  • 2006 – 45,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,693 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.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,693 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    82,693 miles
    Test number
    866032651304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,320 miles (+1,323)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,320 miles
    Test number
    645417227008
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass79,997 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,997 miles
    Test number
    106626214264
    • AdvisoryOil seepage near transmission area

  4. Pass79,053 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,053 miles
    Test number
    134255858340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,728 miles (+291)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    78,728 miles
    Test number
    592440166533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  6. Pass78,437 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,437 miles
    Test number
    359035228328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,419 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    77,419 miles
    Test number
    486137233221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  8. Fail77,419 miles (+1,452)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,419 miles
    Test number
    313942022705
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  9. Pass75,967 miles (+508)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,967 miles
    Test number
    109331395068
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass75,459 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    75,459 miles
    Test number
    317834504106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  11. Fail75,457 miles (+867)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,457 miles
    Test number
    355851504125
    • FailureCentre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  12. Pass74,590 miles (+456)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    74,590 miles
    Test number
    296592403426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass74,134 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    649701612152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail74,134 miles (+829)1 dangerous2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,134 miles
    Test number
    107774302179
    • DangerousRear footstep insecure
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass73,305 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,305 miles
    Test number
    858923401107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,378 miles (+3,624)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,378 miles
    Test number
    432868890059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,754 miles (+6,767)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    67,754 miles
    Test number
    342081599098
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass60,987 miles (+7,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,987 miles
    Test number
    272847788090
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass53,674 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,674 miles
    Test number
    662417687058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,654 miles (+8,040)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,654 miles
    Test number
    934385787022
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    183847596450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,614 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,614 miles
    Test number
    144427896485
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about V653 LDN

Does V653 LDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V653 LDN expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V653 LDN?
The MOT on V653 LDN expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V653 LDN done?
V653 LDN was recorded at 82,693 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
Has V653 LDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V653 LDN has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on V653 LDN 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 LDN find?
V653 LDN passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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