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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

T1 YRLMOT history

T1 YRL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 160,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
160,178 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 YRL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 YRL was last recorded at 160,178 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 2,226 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2011: 78,386 miles, lower than 627,008 miles on 12 Feb 2009.
  • 22 Mar 2012: 86,050 miles, lower than 860,447 miles on 15 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,952 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,178 miles
  • 2025 – 157,952 miles
  • 2024 – 154,217 miles
  • 2023 – 151,076 miles
  • 2021 – 149,010 miles
  • 2020 – 143,258 miles
  • 2019 – 132,846 miles
  • 2018 – 121,457 miles
  • 2017 – 112,014 miles
  • 2015 – 102,887 miles
  • 2014 – 98,836 miles
  • 2013 – 93,245 miles
  • 2012 – 86,050 miles
  • 2011 – 78,386 miles
  • 2009 – 627,008 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,178 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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,178 miles (+2,226)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    160,178 miles
    Test number
    448483427202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,952 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    157,952 miles
    Test number
    665491153372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail157,952 miles (+3,735)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,952 miles
    Test number
    775408186264
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass154,217 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    154,217 miles
    Test number
    425497379501
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail154,217 miles (+3,141)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,217 miles
    Test number
    301339945746
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested switch missing (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both sides light switch missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working front and rear both sides switch missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working light switch missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass151,076 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    151,076 miles
    Test number
    670616679796
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail151,076 miles (+2,066)3 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,076 miles
    Test number
    384533134916
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear at top of chassis leg (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to flexi (1.1.11 (a))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine extensive leak but not to point of failing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass149,010 miles4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,010 miles
    Test number
    985733076130
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail149,010 miles (+5,752)1 dangerous1 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,010 miles
    Test number
    462640456542
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass143,258 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,258 miles
    Test number
    117971956958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail143,254 miles (+10,408)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,254 miles
    Test number
    801656025979
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass132,846 miles (+11,389)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,846 miles
    Test number
    608276496750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass121,457 miles (+9,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,457 miles
    Test number
    695900797648
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass112,014 miles (+9,127)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,014 miles
    Test number
    937808488201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,887 miles (+4,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    102,887 miles
    Test number
    815137095045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears upper and lowers (2.7.4)

  16. Pass98,836 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,836 miles
    Test number
    335085524245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteRear shocker bushs worn

  17. Fail98,833 miles (+5,588)5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,833 miles
    Test number
    989150024202
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear propshaft hardy spicer worn to excess diff end
    • NoteRear shocker bushs worn

  18. Pass93,245 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    93,245 miles
    Test number
    508997713209
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail93,245 miles (+7,195)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,245 miles
    Test number
    825293813236
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass86,050 miles (-774,397)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    178342382493
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail860,447 miles (+782,061)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    860,447 miles
    Test number
    938275172068
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass78,386 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,386 miles
    Test number
    959344011024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail78,386 miles (-548,622)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,386 miles
    Test number
    636252511052
    • FailureFront Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass627,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    627,008 miles
    Test number
    441143249095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail627,008 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    627,008 miles
    Test number
    533203449032
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T1 YRL

Does T1 YRL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 YRL is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 YRL?
The MOT on T1 YRL is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 YRL done?
T1 YRL was recorded at 160,178 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026.
Has T1 YRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 YRL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T1 YRL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T1 YRL find?
T1 YRL passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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