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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

LC65 YLFMOT history

LC65 YLF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 40,113 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LC65 YLF grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
40,113 km
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,301 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC65 YLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC65 YLF was last recorded at 40,113 km on 13 Aug 2026, 331 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,782 km · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
331 km
Average per year
2,301 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,113 km
  • 2025 – 39,782 km
  • 2024 – 38,329 km
  • 2023 – 33,006 km
  • 2022 – 30,552 km
  • 2021 – 29,819 km
  • 2020 – 27,821 km
  • 2019 – 25,624 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,113 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,113 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    40,113 km
    Test number
    321249697582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,112 miles1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,112 miles
    Test number
    456923892589
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured ARB lowering bracket fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension locking device missing Anti roll bar locknut split pin missing (5.3.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass39,782 km (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    39,782 km
    Test number
    198911677375
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
  4. Fail39,772 km (+1,443)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,772 km
    Test number
    323342564284
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront 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. Pass38,329 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    38,329 km
    Test number
    632343805583
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail38,321 miles2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,321 miles
    Test number
    940471571307
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass33,006 km (+2,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    33,006 km
    Test number
    905135950153
    • AdvisoryAdvise rear brake discs rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass30,552 km (+733)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    30,552 km
    Test number
    655085762237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass29,819 km (+1,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    29,819 km
    Test number
    422708478570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,821 km (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    27,821 km
    Test number
    691402869010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,624 km (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,624 km
    Test number
    439686439529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,745 km
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    22,745 km
    Test number
    304376558225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC65 YLF

Does LC65 YLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC65 YLF is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC65 YLF?
The MOT on LC65 YLF is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC65 YLF done?
LC65 YLF was recorded at 40,113 km at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,301 km a year.
Has LC65 YLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC65 YLF has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LC65 YLF 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 LC65 YLF find?
LC65 YLF passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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