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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T42 YPPMOT history

T42 YPP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,772 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 YPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 YPP was last recorded at 155,772 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 3,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2013: 28,629 miles, lower than 118,410 miles on 18 Jun 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
152,171 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,601 miles
Average per year
4,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,772 miles
  • 2025 – 152,171 miles
  • 2024 – 146,753 miles
  • 2023 – 141,976 miles
  • 2022 – 138,994 miles
  • 2021 – 135,024 miles
  • 2020 – 132,014 miles
  • 2019 – 130,265 miles
  • 2016 – 130,232 miles
  • 2015 – 129,414 miles
  • 2013 – 28,629 miles
  • 2012 – 118,410 miles
  • 2011 – 109,034 miles
  • 2010 – 99,327 miles
  • 2009 – 96,176 miles
  • 2008 – 87,032 miles
  • 2007 – 82,632 miles
  • 2006 – 78,832 miles
  • 2005 – 73,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,772 miles
  • AdvisorySlight leak on swivel joint nearside front and offside front

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,772 miles (+3,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,772 miles
    Test number
    842710521367
    • AdvisorySlight leak on swivel joint nearside front and offside front

  2. Pass152,171 miles (+5,418)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,171 miles
    Test number
    602326117985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass146,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,753 miles
    Test number
    889717454232
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective join excessively corroded but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail146,753 miles (+4,777)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,753 miles
    Test number
    625833878314
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Fuel hose insecure filler hose clamps have corroded and are no longer holding the pipe (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective join excessively corroded but not leaking (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass141,976 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,976 miles
    Test number
    408482436353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail141,976 miles (+2,982)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,976 miles
    Test number
    407582623056
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass138,994 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,994 miles
    Test number
    493995290765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,024 miles (+3,010)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,024 miles
    Test number
    438197184267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,014 miles (+1,749)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,014 miles
    Test number
    688670554843
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively 1 FRONT PROP JOINT AND 1 REAR WORN. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass130,265 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,265 miles
    Test number
    779147919884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,232 miles (+818)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,232 miles
    Test number
    257987395599
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower shockabsorbers bushes have play

  12. Pass129,414 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    129,414 miles
    Test number
    746857505115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,397 miles (+100,768)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,397 miles
    Test number
    478105685055
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass28,629 miles (-89,781)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,629 miles
    Test number
    977186053255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass118,410 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    118,410 miles
    Test number
    838770772199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail118,302 miles (+9,268)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,302 miles
    Test number
    477363562139
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass109,034 miles (+9,707)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    109,034 miles
    Test number
    838295681190
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass99,327 miles (+3,151)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    99,327 miles
    Test number
    454242060142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass96,176 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    96,176 miles
    Test number
    943964029338
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column uj

  20. Fail96,176 miles (+9,144)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,176 miles
    Test number
    610594729351
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering column uj

  21. Pass87,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,032 miles
    Test number
    221879428342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail87,032 miles (+4,400)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,032 miles
    Test number
    403779828482
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass82,632 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    82,632 miles
    Test number
    312347617354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,625 miles (+3,793)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,625 miles
    Test number
    943116117360
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass78,832 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    78,832 miles
    Test number
    873308016325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    73,115 miles
    Test number
    652745715329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T42 YPP

Does T42 YPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 YPP is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T42 YPP?
The MOT on T42 YPP is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T42 YPP done?
T42 YPP was recorded at 155,772 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,098 miles a year.
Has T42 YPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 YPP has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T42 YPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T42 YPP find?
T42 YPP passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: slight leak on swivel joint nearside front and offside front.

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