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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1987 · 2,494 cc

D265 YPJMOT history

D265 YPJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 1987. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 226,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

D265 YPJ green 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 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
226,267 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D265 YPJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
1 Jan 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

D265 YPJ was last recorded at 226,267 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 11,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,234 miles · 23 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
11,033 miles
Average per year
4,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,267 miles
  • 2023 – 215,234 miles
  • 2022 – 204,341 miles
  • 2021 – 193,291 miles
  • 2020 – 182,485 miles
  • 2019 – 173,244 miles
  • 2018 – 172,251 miles
  • 2017 – 169,434 miles
  • 2016 – 166,021 miles
  • 2015 – 161,060 miles
  • 2014 – 160,003 miles
  • 2013 – 156,603 miles
  • 2012 – 149,780 miles
  • 2011 – 147,169 miles
  • 2010 – 143,594 miles
  • 2009 – 139,372 miles
  • 2008 – 138,744 miles
  • 2006 – 137,243 miles
  • 2005 – 135,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,267 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle body slightly corroding

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.

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,267 miles (+11,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    226,267 miles
    Test number
    409900056898
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle body slightly corroding

  2. Pass215,234 miles (+10,893)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    215,234 miles
    Test number
    779635171642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,341 miles (+11,050)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    204,341 miles
    Test number
    172335514250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass193,291 miles (+10,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    193,291 miles
    Test number
    284497772851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass182,485 miles (+9,241)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    182,485 miles
    Test number
    701860119230
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking oil (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage pipes (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass173,244 miles (+993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    173,244 miles
    Test number
    774685281736
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass172,251 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,251 miles
    Test number
    223987692219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    169,434 miles
    Test number
    592405116201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Fail169,434 miles (+3,413)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,434 miles
    Test number
    278904291352
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass166,021 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    166,021 miles
    Test number
    237073414676
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

  11. Fail166,021 miles (+4,961)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,021 miles
    Test number
    873813872539
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear WIPER BLADE SPLIT

  12. Pass161,060 miles (+97)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    161,060 miles
    Test number
    109187745107
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  13. Fail160,963 miles (+960)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,963 miles
    Test number
    816216535175
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Pass160,003 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    160,003 miles
    Test number
    818768434333
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tractor joints slightly leaking
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber top bush slightly worn

  15. Fail160,003 miles (+3,400)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,003 miles
    Test number
    769148934313
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front tractor joints slightly leaking
    • NoteOffside rear shock absorber top bush slightly worn

  16. Pass156,603 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    156,603 miles
    Test number
    116327243339
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing.

  17. Fail156,603 miles (+4,795)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,603 miles
    Test number
    438127843475
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing.

  18. Pass151,808 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    151,808 miles
    Test number
    157902773463
    • NoteWipers do not self park

  19. Fail151,800 miles (+2,020)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,800 miles
    Test number
    916832273010
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteWipers do not self park

  20. Pass149,780 miles (+2,611)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    149,780 miles
    Test number
    166039262032
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass147,169 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    147,169 miles
    Test number
    875982261091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail147,166 miles (+3,572)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,166 miles
    Test number
    427782661036
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass143,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    143,594 miles
    Test number
    172244660411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail143,582 miles (+4,210)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,582 miles
    Test number
    221754460092
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass139,372 miles (+628)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    139,372 miles
    Test number
    752159549074
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePossible fuel staining to fuel pump

  26. Pass138,744 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    138,744 miles
    Test number
    432511578031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePossible seapage of diesel from diesel pump

  27. Fail138,744 miles (+1,501)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,744 miles
    Test number
    952641078059
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePossible seapage of diesel from diesel pump

  28. Pass137,243 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    137,243 miles
    Test number
    503259696195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass135,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    135,829 miles
    Test number
    103049615166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about D265 YPJ

Does D265 YPJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D265 YPJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on D265 YPJ?
The MOT on D265 YPJ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D265 YPJ done?
D265 YPJ was recorded at 226,267 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,311 miles a year.
Has D265 YPJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D265 YPJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on D265 YPJ 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 D265 YPJ find?
D265 YPJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; vehicle body slightly corroding.

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