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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L61 YDEMOT history

L61 YDE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 166,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L61 YDE 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 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,905 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L61 YDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L61 YDE was last recorded at 166,905 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,719 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,186 miles
Average per year
3,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,905 miles
  • 2024 – 162,719 miles
  • 2023 – 159,089 miles
  • 2022 – 155,775 miles
  • 2021 – 152,135 miles
  • 2020 – 147,818 miles
  • 2019 – 142,090 miles
  • 2018 – 136,142 miles
  • 2017 – 133,401 miles
  • 2016 – 129,887 miles
  • 2015 – 125,704 miles
  • 2014 – 122,247 miles
  • 2013 – 119,191 miles
  • 2012 – 116,108 miles
  • 2011 – 113,567 miles
  • 2010 – 110,348 miles
  • 2009 – 107,482 miles
  • 2008 – 103,629 miles
  • 2007 – 99,620 miles
  • 2006 – 96,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,905 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,905 miles (+4,186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,905 miles
    Test number
    519319029067
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass162,719 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,719 miles
    Test number
    895509996099
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail162,719 miles (+3,630)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,719 miles
    Test number
    978240311421
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass159,089 miles (+3,314)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,089 miles
    Test number
    948640871999
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass155,775 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    155,775 miles
    Test number
    418532215645
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail155,775 miles (+3,640)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,775 miles
    Test number
    467209852744
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,135 miles (+4,317)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,135 miles
    Test number
    450064865901
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,818 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    147,818 miles
    Test number
    872579762874
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Fail147,818 miles (+5,728)2 dangerous1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,818 miles
    Test number
    547444409999
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Pass142,090 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    142,090 miles
    Test number
    338773851832
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail142,090 miles (+5,948)3 dangerous3 major4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,090 miles
    Test number
    776371088953
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drag link end insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail leaking brake fluid (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass136,142 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    136,142 miles
    Test number
    392265425851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail136,142 miles (+2,741)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,142 miles
    Test number
    437669574382
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvizor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass133,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,401 miles
    Test number
    753941335730
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn front propshaft
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail133,401 miles (+3,514)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,401 miles
    Test number
    110017573223
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn front propshaft
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass129,887 miles (+4,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    129,887 miles
    Test number
    758271410388
    • AdvisoryNearside swivel ball/bearing has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass125,704 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    125,704 miles
    Test number
    146090465113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChassis slightly corroded throughout.

  18. Fail125,704 miles (+3,457)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,704 miles
    Test number
    579430865153
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChassis slightly corroded throughout.

  19. Pass122,247 miles (+3,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,247 miles
    Test number
    668134064178
    • NoteSeveral metal brake pipes corroded.

  20. Pass119,191 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,191 miles
    Test number
    519552773167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail119,178 miles (+3,070)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    268950373401
    • FailureLower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass116,108 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    116,108 miles
    Test number
    679063872125
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

  23. Fail116,108 miles (+2,541)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,108 miles
    Test number
    868593772148
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

  24. Pass113,567 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,567 miles
    Test number
    847118761108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  25. Fail113,549 miles (+3,201)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,549 miles
    Test number
    207218961147
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  26. Pass110,348 miles (+2,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    110,348 miles
    Test number
    624117260108
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  27. Pass107,482 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,482 miles
    Test number
    414982669168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass103,629 miles (+4,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,629 miles
    Test number
    824132978129
    • NoteRear foglamp lens cracked, but not showing white light.

  29. Pass99,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    442219667199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail99,620 miles (+3,338)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,620 miles
    Test number
    493149467119
    • DangerousSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureSteering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

  31. Pass96,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    96,282 miles
    Test number
    741780176119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L61 YDE

Does L61 YDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L61 YDE is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L61 YDE?
The MOT on L61 YDE is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L61 YDE done?
L61 YDE was recorded at 166,905 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,645 miles a year.
Has L61 YDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L61 YDE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L61 YDE 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 L61 YDE find?
L61 YDE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component.

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