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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y253 DKSMOT history

Y253 DKS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 61,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

Y253 DKS 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
61,725 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,531 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 DKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 DKS was last recorded at 61,725 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,705 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
1,531 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,725 miles
  • 2025 – 61,705 miles
  • 2024 – 61,677 miles
  • 2023 – 61,610 miles
  • 2022 – 61,596 miles
  • 2021 – 61,533 miles
  • 2020 – 61,508 miles
  • 2019 – 61,247 miles
  • 2018 – 60,947 miles
  • 2017 – 60,254 miles
  • 2016 – 60,147 miles
  • 2015 – 59,839 miles
  • 2014 – 59,244 miles
  • 2013 – 59,038 miles
  • 2012 – 57,267 miles
  • 2011 – 55,867 miles
  • 2009 – 47,981 miles
  • 2008 – 42,162 miles
  • 2007 – 36,444 miles
  • 2006 – 31,421 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,725 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front swivel pin housing seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front swivel pin housing seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    225882963995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,725 miles (+20)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,725 miles
    Test number
    356506671580
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass61,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,705 miles
    Test number
    570878779318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail61,705 miles (+28)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,705 miles
    Test number
    195374676260
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass61,677 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,677 miles
    Test number
    180171388764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,675 miles (+65)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,675 miles
    Test number
    545755854026
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  7. Pass61,610 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    61,610 miles
    Test number
    794172954323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,596 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    61,596 miles
    Test number
    430344798138
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail61,593 miles (+60)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,593 miles
    Test number
    730422191595
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking over disc and tyre (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking over disc and tyre (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged broken off corroded spring mount (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened rear mount to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mount and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting bracket corroded (outrigger)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass61,533 miles (+25)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    61,533 miles
    Test number
    387228627986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals are leaking

  11. Pass61,508 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    544298361059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel pin housing seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel pin housing seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail61,507 miles (+260)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,507 miles
    Test number
    311593079884
    • MajorFront Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel pin housing seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel pin housing seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass61,247 miles (+300)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    61,247 miles
    Test number
    772893502698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub seal leaking (damp)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub seal leaking (damp)

  14. Pass60,947 miles (+693)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,947 miles
    Test number
    934626842279
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassi (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  15. Pass60,254 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    530341617075
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront both swivel pin housing seals damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear union (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail60,250 miles (+103)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,250 miles
    Test number
    155993707327
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront both swivel pin housing seals damp
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear union (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass60,147 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,147 miles
    Test number
    840036662591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail60,140 miles (+10)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,140 miles
    Test number
    471996843072
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail60,130 miles (+291)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,130 miles
    Test number
    568797127927
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/chasis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger/chasis/body mtg (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass59,839 miles (+595)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,839 miles
    Test number
    337462505461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass59,244 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,244 miles
    Test number
    736597064267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,240 miles (+202)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,240 miles
    Test number
    937098314206
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass59,038 miles (+3)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    59,038 miles
    Test number
    906761223288
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear axle ball joint slightly worn

  24. Fail59,035 miles (+1,768)4 dangerous6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,035 miles
    Test number
    847527033186
    • DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear axle ball joint worn slightly
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded/ centre exhaust corroded

  25. Pass57,267 miles (+1,400)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    57,267 miles
    Test number
    217689132405
    • NotePossible fuel leak at filter. not present at time of test.
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking slightly

  26. Pass55,867 miles (+7,886)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,867 miles
    Test number
    789054741139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,981 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    47,981 miles
    Test number
    264284759412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,883 miles (+5,721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,883 miles
    Test number
    630336549184
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass42,162 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    42,162 miles
    Test number
    403355758127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail42,161 miles (+5,717)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,161 miles
    Test number
    101354658113
    • DangerousRear propshaft bolts loose
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass36,444 miles (+5,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    36,444 miles
    Test number
    841260157136
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass31,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    31,421 miles
    Test number
    684648836155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 DKS

Does Y253 DKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 DKS is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 DKS?
The MOT on Y253 DKS is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 DKS done?
Y253 DKS was recorded at 61,725 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,531 miles a year.
Has Y253 DKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 DKS has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y253 DKS 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 Y253 DKS find?
Y253 DKS passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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