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Blue · Petrol · 1961 · 2,286 cc

VSY 526MOT history

VSY 526 is a blue petrol Land Rover first used on 6 Feb 1970. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
82,412 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSY 526
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
6 Feb 1970
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSY 526 was last recorded at 82,412 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 4,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,828 miles · 11 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,584 miles
Average per year
2,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,412 miles
  • 2024 – 77,828 miles
  • 2023 – 75,636 miles
  • 2022 – 70,524 miles
  • 2020 – 61,871 miles
  • 2019 – 53,719 miles
  • 2017 – 49,865 miles
  • 2016 – 47,940 miles
  • 2015 – 46,373 miles
  • 2012 – 45,589 miles
  • 2011 – 39,966 miles
  • 2008 – 38,752 miles
  • 2006 – 37,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,412 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass82,412 miles (+4,584)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    82,412 miles
    Test number
    163373925438
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass77,828 miles (+2,192)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,828 miles
    Test number
    693430593383
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass75,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,636 miles
    Test number
    537639891999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,636 miles (+5,112)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,636 miles
    Test number
    285927079139
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass70,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,524 miles
    Test number
    363526375796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,524 miles (+8,653)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,524 miles
    Test number
    486763965723
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass61,871 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    61,871 miles
    Test number
    921673226792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,719 miles (+3,854)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,719 miles
    Test number
    210962660130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass49,865 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    49,865 miles
    Test number
    605372616310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,850 miles (+1,910)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,850 miles
    Test number
    418399384397
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of chassis behind bumper (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded underneath chassis (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass47,940 miles (+1,567)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    684852463815
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  12. Pass46,373 miles (+784)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,373 miles
    Test number
    719672835190
    • NoteMinimum clearance at rear suspension and bump stop
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer side wall cracking

  13. Pass45,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    45,589 miles
    Test number
    337194182435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,589 miles (+5,623)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,589 miles
    Test number
    738873582285
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass39,966 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    39,966 miles
    Test number
    748794981243
    • NoteOil leaking at engine oil filter
    • NoteOil leaking at offside rear hub

  16. Fail39,963 miles (+1,211)4 dangerous6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,963 miles
    Test number
    916061071281
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)
    • DangerousService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leaking at engine oil filter
    • NoteOil leaking at offside rear hub

  17. Pass38,752 miles (+1,009)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,752 miles
    Test number
    440560008108
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteJudder through brake pedal when braking
    • NoteOil leak around offside front hub
    • NotePulls slightly to the right under braking
    • NoteRear suspension springs and rear axle rusty

  18. Pass37,743 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,743 miles
    Test number
    351682436341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,741 miles10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    430176326334
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside chassis corroded

Questions about VSY 526

What vehicle is registration VSY 526 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSY 526 on a blue petrol Land Rover first used on 6 Feb 1970. 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 VSY 526 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSY 526 is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on VSY 526?
The MOT on VSY 526 is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSY 526 done?
VSY 526 was recorded at 82,412 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,302 miles a year.
Has VSY 526 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSY 526 has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on VSY 526 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 VSY 526 find?
VSY 526 passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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