Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,395 cc
B15 HYJMOT history
B15 HYJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 45,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 45,729 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 15 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,556 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B15 HYJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 17 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
B15 HYJ was last recorded at 45,729 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,715 miles · 21 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14 miles
- Average per year
- 2,556 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 45,729 miles
- 2024 – 44,476 miles
- 2023 – 41,366 miles
- 2022 – 38,173 miles
- 2021 – 35,254 miles
- 2020 – 33,291 miles
- 2019 – 31,887 miles
- 2018 – 29,581 miles
- 2017 – 24,614 miles
- 2016 – 18,864 miles
- 2015 – 17,451 miles
- 2014 – 14,847 miles
- 2013 – 12,741 miles
- 2012 – 10,547 miles
- 2011 – 8,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass45,729 miles
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive both sides hub seals
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,729 miles (+14)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 45,729 miles
- Test number
- 525677564227
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals damp
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail45,715 miles (+1,239)9 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,715 miles
- Test number
- 133059249620
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals damp
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass44,476 miles (+3,110)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 44,476 miles
- Test number
- 133696138293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass41,366 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 41,366 miles
- Test number
- 804156855406
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both sides hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail41,352 miles (+3,179)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,352 miles
- Test number
- 907011041522
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking around tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both sides hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass38,173 miles (+2,919)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 38,173 miles
- Test number
- 113980566485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,254 miles (+1,963)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 35,254 miles
- Test number
- 966029162401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,291 miles (+1,404)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 33,291 miles
- Test number
- 108293170360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,887 miles (+2,306)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 31,887 miles
- Test number
- 925995595440
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,581 miles (+4,967)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 29,581 miles
- Test number
- 397833835997
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,614 miles (+5,750)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 24,614 miles
- Test number
- 989558671138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,864 miles (+1,413)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 18,864 miles
- Test number
- 731202224809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,451 miles (+2,604)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 17,451 miles
- Test number
- 595196565128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,847 miles (+2,106)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 14,847 miles
- Test number
- 948637864164
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass12,741 miles (+2,194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 12,741 miles
- Test number
- 267682073166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass10,547 miles (+1,967)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 10,547 miles
- Test number
- 277927162458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 8,580 miles
- Test number
- 418239531158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about B15 HYJ
- Does B15 HYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B15 HYJ is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on B15 HYJ?
- The MOT on B15 HYJ is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B15 HYJ done?
- B15 HYJ was recorded at 45,729 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 2,556 miles a year.
- Has B15 HYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B15 HYJ has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on B15 HYJ 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 B15 HYJ find?
- B15 HYJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; both front hub seals damp, and 6 more.
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