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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

L1 YFFMOT history

L1 YFF is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 118,635 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

L1 YFF silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
118,635 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 YFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 YFF was last recorded at 118,635 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 2,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,660 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,975 miles
Average per year
6,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,635 miles
  • 2025 – 115,660 miles
  • 2024 – 109,303 miles
  • 2023 – 101,030 miles
  • 2022 – 94,053 miles
  • 2021 – 86,148 miles
  • 2019 – 73,627 miles
  • 2018 – 67,436 miles
  • 2017 – 60,554 miles
  • 2016 – 52,075 miles
  • 2015 – 45,852 miles
  • 2014 – 40,319 miles
  • 2013 – 34,884 miles
  • 2012 – 29,470 miles
  • 2011 – 23,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,635 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,635 miles (+2,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    118,635 miles
    Test number
    141315169162
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass115,660 miles (+6,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,660 miles
    Test number
    578993032277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    109,303 miles
    Test number
    787085807750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail109,303 miles (+8,273)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,303 miles
    Test number
    333170088515
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass101,030 miles (+6,977)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    101,030 miles
    Test number
    890005864437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    993511668648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,053 miles (+7,905)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    270814628260
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  8. Pass86,148 miles (+12,521)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    727388575026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,627 miles (+6,191)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,627 miles
    Test number
    563561749680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,436 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    272489820091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,554 miles (+8,479)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,554 miles
    Test number
    415537177501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    274523344512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail52,075 miles (+6,223)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    856835865385
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass45,852 miles (+5,533)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    45,852 miles
    Test number
    157288505034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,319 miles (+5,435)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,319 miles
    Test number
    499384714096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,884 miles (+5,414)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,884 miles
    Test number
    989131613056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,470 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,470 miles
    Test number
    129014312076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,124 miles
    Test number
    195127101476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 YFF

Does L1 YFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 YFF is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 YFF?
The MOT on L1 YFF is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 YFF done?
L1 YFF was recorded at 118,635 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 6,168 miles a year.
Has L1 YFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 YFF has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 YFF 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 L1 YFF find?
L1 YFF passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: central rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 3 more.

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