
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Pass97,399 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 97,399 miles
- Test number
- 347617743307
- NoteAll tyres slightly perished
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pass76,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 76,570 miles
- Test number
- 393651437087
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass70,994 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 70,994 miles
- Test number
- 130977746004
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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