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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1990 · 2,496 cc

G566 YDVMOT history

G566 YDV is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 30 MOT tests, with 106,855 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2025.

G566 YDV red 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 23 Mar 2026
Mileage
106,855 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2025
MOT tests
30
15 passed · 15 failed
Per year
1,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G566 YDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

G566 YDV was last recorded at 106,855 miles on 24 Mar 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,855 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,855 miles
  • 2022 – 106,579 miles
  • 2021 – 105,918 miles
  • 2020 – 105,255 miles
  • 2019 – 105,249 miles
  • 2018 – 102,912 miles
  • 2016 – 101,371 miles
  • 2015 – 98,799 miles
  • 2013 – 97,399 miles
  • 2012 – 95,422 miles
  • 2011 – 91,010 miles
  • 2010 – 84,131 miles
  • 2009 – 83,464 miles
  • 2008 – 80,356 miles
  • 2007 – 76,570 miles
  • 2006 – 70,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,855 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Advise all four tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,855 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    106,855 miles
    Test number
    273189065445
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. Fail106,855 miles (+276)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,855 miles
    Test number
    628702036462
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working Left and right indicators fail to work only hazards work (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass106,579 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,579 miles
    Test number
    449949708127
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. Fail106,574 miles (+656)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,574 miles
    Test number
    837893276728
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  5. Pass105,918 miles (+663)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,918 miles
    Test number
    605149795615
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. Pass105,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,255 miles
    Test number
    409504776608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail105,255 miles (+6)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,255 miles
    Test number
    251205498682
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail105,249 miles (+2,337)1 dangerous9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,249 miles
    Test number
    852375275677
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front/centre /rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger /body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember weak
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember weak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks
  9. Pass102,912 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    102,912 miles
    Test number
    571600716603
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all four tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor pan corroded (plated on the inside)
  10. Fail102,912 miles (+1,541)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,912 miles
    Test number
    327426220286
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all four tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Floor pan corroded (plated on the inside)
  11. Pass101,371 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,371 miles
    Test number
    943332833390
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  12. Fail101,367 miles (+2,568)8 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,367 miles
    Test number
    797009708757
    • FailureCentral Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureMechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass98,799 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    585862765196
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteN/S rear tyre slightly perished
  14. Fail98,799 miles (+1,400)9 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,799 miles
    Test number
    169453855190
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteN/S rear tyre slightly perished
  15. Pass97,399 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    347617743307
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished
  16. Fail97,396 miles (+1,974)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,396 miles
    Test number
    275550333333
    • FailureFront Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly perished
  17. Pass95,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,422 miles
    Test number
    347234792021
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  18. Fail95,422 miles (+4,412)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,422 miles
    Test number
    685803092025
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  19. Pass91,010 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,010 miles
    Test number
    426428591089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
    • NoteStone chip in offside bottom corner of windscreen
  20. Fail91,010 miles (+6,879)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,010 miles
    Test number
    167156691424
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
    • NoteStone chip in offside bottom corner of windscreen
  21. Fail84,131 miles3 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    314964180020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge of inner face
    • NoteNearside centre body mounting corroded but not excessive
    • NoteNearside floor corroded outside prescribed area
    • NoteWiper scratches on screen
  22. Pass84,131 miles (+667)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,131 miles
    Test number
    381554380005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge of inner face
    • NoteNearside centre body mounting corroded but not excessive
    • NoteNearside floor corroded outside prescribed area
    • NoteWiper scratches on screen
  23. Pass83,464 miles (+2)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    83,464 miles
    Test number
    150351759442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePark brake lever has very little reserve travel.
    • NoteScreen has light scratch damage in an arc to o/s.
  24. Fail83,462 miles (+3,106)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,462 miles
    Test number
    661444949025
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePark brake lever has very little reserve travel.
    • NoteScreen has light scratch damage in an arc to o/s.
  25. Pass80,356 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    940178338070
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHeavy oil leak from engine.
  26. Fail80,356 miles (+3,786)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,356 miles
    Test number
    531446438064
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHeavy oil leak from engine.
  27. Pass76,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    76,570 miles
    Test number
    393651437087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail76,570 miles (+5,576)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,570 miles
    Test number
    693975727045
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  29. Pass70,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    70,994 miles
    Test number
    130977746004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,987 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,987 miles
    Test number
    424017846073
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about G566 YDV

Does G566 YDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G566 YDV expired on 23 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G566 YDV?
The MOT on G566 YDV expired on 23 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G566 YDV done?
G566 YDV was recorded at 106,855 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2025, an average of 1,878 miles a year.
Has G566 YDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G566 YDV has failed 15 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on G566 YDV 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 G566 YDV find?
G566 YDV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2025 with 3 minor defects: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective.

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