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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T46 YPPMOT history

T46 YPP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 72,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,006 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T46 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
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T46 YPP was last recorded at 72,006 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,999 miles · 27 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
1,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,006 miles
  • 2025 – 71,448 miles
  • 2024 – 70,735 miles
  • 2023 – 69,487 miles
  • 2022 – 68,583 miles
  • 2021 – 68,237 miles
  • 2020 – 67,867 miles
  • 2019 – 67,360 miles
  • 2018 – 66,661 miles
  • 2017 – 65,812 miles
  • 2016 – 64,982 miles
  • 2015 – 63,076 miles
  • 2014 – 61,659 miles
  • 2013 – 60,209 miles
  • 2012 – 59,239 miles
  • 2011 – 58,306 miles
  • 2010 – 56,857 miles
  • 2009 – 55,742 miles
  • 2008 – 54,773 miles
  • 2007 – 53,024 miles
  • 2006 – 47,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,006 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,006 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,006 miles
    Test number
    913443387309
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail71,999 miles (+551)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,999 miles
    Test number
    615505932875
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass71,448 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    204935682269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  4. Fail71,447 miles (+712)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,447 miles
    Test number
    652400383494
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  5. Pass70,735 miles (+1,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    367802263582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass69,487 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    69,487 miles
    Test number
    812555244877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,583 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    68,583 miles
    Test number
    886761575591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    68,237 miles
    Test number
    815533744660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail68,237 miles (+370)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,237 miles
    Test number
    881954578357
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass67,867 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    67,867 miles
    Test number
    685422206276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,360 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    67,360 miles
    Test number
    386181738867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail67,326 miles (+665)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,326 miles
    Test number
    507641746972
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo has slow vacuum build up
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush deteriorated

  13. Pass66,661 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    66,661 miles
    Test number
    103558692867
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis and in prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryServo has slow vacuum build up
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail66,661 miles (+849)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,661 miles
    Test number
    206128038714
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg - outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis and in prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryServo has slow vacuum build up
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass65,812 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    65,812 miles
    Test number
    881687840802
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Fail65,804 miles (+822)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,804 miles
    Test number
    183730543954
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass64,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,982 miles
    Test number
    981861021075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,980 miles (+1,904)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,980 miles
    Test number
    479689876259
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass63,076 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    63,076 miles
    Test number
    749501965112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Fail63,076 miles (+1,417)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,076 miles
    Test number
    235211865461
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass61,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    115283354132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,659 miles (+1,450)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    255833554433
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

  23. Pass60,209 miles (+970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,209 miles
    Test number
    969844663102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass59,239 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,239 miles
    Test number
    229455062463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,306 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,306 miles
    Test number
    716386061147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass58,306 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    58,306 miles
    Test number
    786296261122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,857 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,857 miles
    Test number
    563596260187
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass56,857 miles (+1,115)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    56,857 miles
    Test number
    742576060197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,742 miles (+969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    55,742 miles
    Test number
    883019569146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass54,773 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    283409568177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass53,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    53,024 miles
    Test number
    123501677112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail53,024 miles (+5,772)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,024 miles
    Test number
    124186167103
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  33. Pass47,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    47,252 miles
    Test number
    462870566101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T46 YPP

Does T46 YPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T46 YPP is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T46 YPP?
The MOT on T46 YPP is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T46 YPP done?
T46 YPP was recorded at 72,006 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,228 miles a year.
Has T46 YPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T46 YPP has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T46 YPP 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 T46 YPP find?
T46 YPP passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead, and 4 more.

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