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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L74 YMRMOT history

L74 YMR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 121,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

L74 YMR 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
121,980 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,528 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L74 YMR
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
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L74 YMR was last recorded at 121,980 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,978 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,528 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,980 miles
  • 2025 – 117,277 miles
  • 2024 – 112,463 miles
  • 2023 – 111,044 miles
  • 2022 – 107,857 miles
  • 2015 – 104,532 miles
  • 2013 – 103,251 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,980 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 5 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,980 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    121,980 miles
    Test number
    893371917488
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,978 miles (+4,701)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,978 miles
    Test number
    704755093828
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,277 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    117,277 miles
    Test number
    103397308927
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Fail117,277 miles (+4,814)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,277 miles
    Test number
    882354273224
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass112,463 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    112,463 miles
    Test number
    238879540419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,044 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    111,044 miles
    Test number
    213058065233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    107,857 miles
    Test number
    462964770340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,857 miles7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,857 miles
    Test number
    730510833833
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

  9. Pass104,558 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,558 km
    Test number
    508060614868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,558 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,558 km
    Test number
    781281804120
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,532 miles (+1,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    855394495387
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass103,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    103,251 miles
    Test number
    426555723498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,251 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,251 miles
    Test number
    135845923310
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass96,419 km5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    96,419 km
    Test number
    765970542377
    • NoteFront floors corroded/repaired internaly
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre.
    • NoteNearside front shpere seal leaking.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear lower damper bushes worn.
    • NoteRear propshaft u/joint worn

  15. Fail96,419 km2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,419 km
    Test number
    968760242376
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront floors corroded/repaired internaly
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre.
    • NoteNearside front shpere seal leaking.
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear lower damper bushes worn.
    • NoteRear propshaft u/joint worn

Questions about L74 YMR

Does L74 YMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L74 YMR is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L74 YMR?
The MOT on L74 YMR is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L74 YMR done?
L74 YMR was recorded at 121,980 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 1,528 miles a year.
Has L74 YMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L74 YMR has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L74 YMR 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 L74 YMR find?
L74 YMR passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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