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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

R2 PYGMOT history

R2 PYG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 116,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

R2 PYG green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,393 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R2 PYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R2 PYG was last recorded at 116,393 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 401 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,992 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
401 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,393 miles
  • 2024 – 115,992 miles
  • 2023 – 114,998 miles
  • 2022 – 114,582 miles
  • 2021 – 113,956 miles
  • 2019 – 112,591 miles
  • 2018 – 107,176 miles
  • 2017 – 102,547 miles
  • 2016 – 97,646 miles
  • 2015 – 92,656 miles
  • 2014 – 87,629 miles
  • 2011 – 60,367 miles
  • 2010 – 47,117 miles
  • 2009 – 34,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,393 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.

  • Slight play in steering damper bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,393 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,393 miles
    Test number
    725798459194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass115,992 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    115,992 miles
    Test number
    991803740209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail115,991 miles (+993)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,991 miles
    Test number
    898697881468
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,998 miles (+416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,998 miles
    Test number
    997331709411
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass114,582 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    114,582 miles
    Test number
    106313747523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,956 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    113,956 miles
    Test number
    286205400720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,591 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,591 miles
    Test number
    889802655100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,374 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    111,374 miles
    Test number
    605999888859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,374 miles (+4,198)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,374 miles
    Test number
    412942977924
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass107,176 miles (+4,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    389257145956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass102,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    611093685409
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush

  12. Fail102,547 miles (+4,901)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,547 miles
    Test number
    151881458960
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush

  13. Pass97,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,646 miles
    Test number
    202222680396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,646 miles (+4,990)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,646 miles
    Test number
    210294337207
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass92,656 miles (+5,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    92,656 miles
    Test number
    339110815061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass87,629 miles (+27,262)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,629 miles
    Test number
    798256414004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,367 miles (+13,250)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,367 miles
    Test number
    707966721151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,117 miles (+12,241)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,117 miles
    Test number
    433228530170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,876 miles
    Test number
    332010629112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R2 PYG

Does R2 PYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R2 PYG is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on R2 PYG?
The MOT on R2 PYG is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R2 PYG done?
R2 PYG was recorded at 116,393 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has R2 PYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R2 PYG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on R2 PYG 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 R2 PYG find?
R2 PYG passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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