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Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

T44 YLDMOT history

T44 YLD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 114,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,834 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T44 YLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
23 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T44 YLD was last recorded at 114,834 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,806 miles · 8 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
6,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,834 miles
  • 2022 – 114,806 miles
  • 2021 – 108,693 miles
  • 2020 – 100,173 miles
  • 2019 – 88,371 miles
  • 2018 – 76,542 miles
  • 2017 – 61,898 miles
  • 2016 – 54,521 miles
  • 2014 – 43,197 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,834 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,834 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,834 miles
    Test number
    747847291177
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass114,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    114,806 miles
    Test number
    252089481739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  3. Fail114,806 miles (+6,113)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,806 miles
    Test number
    335503093078
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All rear (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass108,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    108,693 miles
    Test number
    839369003290
    • AdvisoryFront front of chassis corroded around steering damper and steering box prescribed area but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper rand lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Fail108,693 miles (+8,520)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,693 miles
    Test number
    709561507707
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front of chassis corroded around steering damper and steering box prescribed area but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper rand lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass100,173 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,173 miles
    Test number
    346525220096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail100,173 miles (+11,802)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,173 miles
    Test number
    971477845257
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass88,371 miles (+11,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    88,371 miles
    Test number
    708540813877
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a puncture
    • AdvisoryRear A frame ball joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box drop arm ball joint

  9. Pass76,542 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,542 miles
    Test number
    146976786684
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail76,542 miles (+14,644)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,542 miles
    Test number
    789604506977
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded 2 x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass61,898 miles (+180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,898 miles
    Test number
    618469813211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake pad wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slightly wearing uneven and has a puncture
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  12. Fail61,718 miles (+7,197)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,718 miles
    Test number
    846876514676
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake pad wearing low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing uneven , perished and has a puncture that isn't repairable
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

  13. Pass54,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,521 miles
    Test number
    214479239775
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low

  14. Fail54,521 miles (+11,324)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,521 miles
    Test number
    182058649469
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low

  15. Pass43,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,197 miles
    Test number
    356730584252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T44 YLD

Does T44 YLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T44 YLD is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T44 YLD?
The MOT on T44 YLD is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T44 YLD done?
T44 YLD was recorded at 114,834 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 6,145 miles a year.
Has T44 YLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T44 YLD has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T44 YLD 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 T44 YLD find?
T44 YLD passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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