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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2016 · 2,198 cc

LR65 YPLMOT history

LR65 YPL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 22,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LR65 YPL green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
22,538 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR65 YPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR65 YPL was last recorded at 22,538 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
22,518 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
1,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 22,538 miles
  • 2024 – 21,494 miles
  • 2023 – 19,358 miles
  • 2022 – 17,847 miles
  • 2020 – 12,506 miles
  • 2019 – 8,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass22,538 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tractor joint leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front tractor joint leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 3 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass22,538 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    22,538 miles
    Test number
    282082016106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail22,518 miles (+1,024)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,518 miles
    Test number
    210404436488
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  3. Pass21,494 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    21,494 miles
    Test number
    196005468391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tractor joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint leaking
  4. Fail21,471 miles (+2,113)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,471 miles
    Test number
    841705873117
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tractor joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tractor joint leaking
  5. Pass19,358 miles (+1,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    19,358 miles
    Test number
    650907210749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass17,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    17,847 miles
    Test number
    644921100973
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed heavier damaged to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail17,847 miles (+5,341)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,847 miles
    Test number
    504640127735
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed heavier damaged to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass12,506 miles (+3,616)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    12,506 miles
    Test number
    363480931098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade splitting but clears screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade splitting but clears screen
  9. Pass8,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    8,890 miles
    Test number
    220220001830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR65 YPL

Does LR65 YPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR65 YPL is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR65 YPL?
The MOT on LR65 YPL is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR65 YPL done?
LR65 YPL was recorded at 22,538 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,980 miles a year.
Has LR65 YPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR65 YPL has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR65 YPL 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 LR65 YPL find?
LR65 YPL passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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