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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

L40 YDWMOT history

L40 YDW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 50,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

L40 YDW grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
50,051 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
17 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 YDW was last recorded at 50,051 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 2,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
47,218 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,833 miles
Average per year
3,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,051 miles
  • 2025 – 47,218 miles
  • 2024 – 45,192 miles
  • 2023 – 42,016 miles
  • 2022 – 38,593 miles
  • 2021 – 34,791 miles
  • 2020 – 33,181 miles
  • 2019 – 28,827 miles
  • 2018 – 20,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,051 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,051 miles (+2,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    50,051 miles
    Test number
    464491254427
    • 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))

  2. Pass47,218 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    637763481636
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel housing slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail47,218 miles (+2,026)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,218 miles
    Test number
    853906811405
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel housing slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass45,192 miles (+3,176)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,192 miles
    Test number
    600973631128
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass42,016 miles (+3,423)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    42,016 miles
    Test number
    981254573965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,593 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    38,593 miles
    Test number
    983805172115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass34,791 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    34,791 miles
    Test number
    889387197860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass33,181 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    33,181 miles
    Test number
    716678918913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass28,827 miles (+7,929)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    28,827 miles
    Test number
    897955176810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    20,898 miles
    Test number
    474414553827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 YDW

Does L40 YDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 YDW is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 YDW?
The MOT on L40 YDW is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 YDW done?
L40 YDW was recorded at 50,051 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,442 miles a year.
Has L40 YDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YDW has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 YDW 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 L40 YDW find?
L40 YDW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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