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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M768 YEXMOT history

M768 YEX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Feb 1995. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.

M768 YEX blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Apr 2025
Mileage
140,064 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M768 YEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
9 Feb 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M768 YEX was last recorded at 140,064 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 3,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,098 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,966 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 140,064 miles
  • 2023 – 136,098 miles
  • 2022 – 134,069 miles
  • 2021 – 132,375 miles
  • 2020 – 131,297 miles
  • 2019 – 127,952 miles
  • 2018 – 123,999 miles
  • 2017 – 119,481 miles
  • 2016 – 114,212 miles
  • 2015 – 108,156 miles
  • 2014 – 102,436 miles
  • 2013 – 98,745 miles
  • 2012 – 95,589 miles
  • 2011 – 92,781 miles
  • 2010 – 82,645 miles
  • 2009 – 79,241 miles
  • 2008 – 71,772 miles
  • 2007 – 68,341 miles
  • 2006 – 64,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,064 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryChassis Has Slight Surface RustRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,064 miles
    Test number
    160128954028
    • AdvisoryChassis Has Slight Surface Rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,064 miles (+3,966)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,064 miles
    Test number
    421018371456
    • MajorDirection indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChassis Has Slight Surface Rust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,098 miles (+2,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    136,098 miles
    Test number
    286174420350
    • AdvisoryChassis Has Slight Surface Rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,069 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,069 miles
    Test number
    906682603174
    • AdvisoryChassis shows signs of surface rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail134,069 miles (+1,694)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,069 miles
    Test number
    845492818894
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass132,375 miles (+1,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,375 miles
    Test number
    821034692276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass131,297 miles (+3,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    131,297 miles
    Test number
    898673298767
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,952 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    127,952 miles
    Test number
    821463916684
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor corroded

  9. Pass123,999 miles (+4,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,999 miles
    Test number
    787947664437
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  10. Pass119,481 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,481 miles
    Test number
    186688681581

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,465 miles (+5,253)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,465 miles
    Test number
    387188237270
    • DangerousAccelerator sticking
    • FailureLower Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  12. Pass114,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,212 miles
    Test number
    242541008367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,212 miles (+6,056)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,212 miles
    Test number
    801312755527
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass108,156 miles (+5,720)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,156 miles
    Test number
    127805685031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,436 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,436 miles
    Test number
    669968294090
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail102,428 miles (+3,683)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,428 miles
    Test number
    288447694064
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass98,745 miles (+3,156)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,745 miles
    Test number
    906406853191
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  18. Pass95,589 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,589 miles
    Test number
    848233842167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,781 miles (+2,288)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,781 miles
    Test number
    809252851118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,493 miles (+7,848)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    90,493 miles
    Test number
    617976251060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,645 miles (+3,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,645 miles
    Test number
    132470460032
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass79,241 miles (+7,469)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,241 miles
    Test number
    913831269093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,772 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    141018458439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,341 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,341 miles
    Test number
    201333797001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,944 miles
    Test number
    272159886046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,944 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,944 miles
    Test number
    562996486096
    • FailureFront Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBrake pipes insecure on rear axle
    • NoteGaiter split on nsf drag link end

Questions about M768 YEX

Does M768 YEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M768 YEX expired on 21 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M768 YEX?
The MOT on M768 YEX expired on 21 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M768 YEX done?
M768 YEX was recorded at 140,064 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has M768 YEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M768 YEX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on M768 YEX 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 M768 YEX find?
M768 YEX passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: chassis has slight surface rust; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, and 1 more.

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