Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
V14 YAHMOT history
V14 YAH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 126,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 126,279 mi
- At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,944 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V14 YAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V14 YAH was last recorded at 126,279 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 2,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Jul 2009: 35,991 miles, lower than 38,442 miles on 30 Jun 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 124,065 miles · 22 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,214 miles
- Average per year
- 4,944 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,279 miles
- 2025 – 124,065 miles
- 2024 – 116,933 miles
- 2023 – 98,730 miles
- 2022 – 91,807 miles
- 2021 – 77,351 miles
- 2020 – 64,617 miles
- 2019 – 63,231 miles
- 2018 – 60,366 miles
- 2017 – 58,281 miles
- 2016 – 56,291 miles
- 2015 – 54,050 miles
- 2014 – 51,511 miles
- 2013 – 48,222 miles
- 2012 – 45,701 miles
- 2011 – 43,701 miles
- 2010 – 40,187 miles
- 2009 – 35,991 miles
- 2008 – 38,442 miles
- 2007 – 28,472 miles
- 2006 – 25,456 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,279 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake disc shields corroded
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,279 miles (+2,214)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 126,279 miles
- Test number
- 644414141586
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake disc shields corroded
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass124,065 miles (+7,132)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 124,065 miles
- Test number
- 551086678433
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox and diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass116,933 miles (+18,203)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 116,933 miles
- Test number
- 268903533117
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass98,730 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 98,730 miles
- Test number
- 398874476132
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Fail98,730 miles (+6,923)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,730 miles
- Test number
- 528502833613
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corroded
Pass91,807 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 91,807 miles
- Test number
- 603059591543
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail91,807 miles (+14,456)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,807 miles
- Test number
- 702935739614
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass77,351 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 77,351 miles
- Test number
- 862955514801
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail773,510 miles (+708,893)7 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 773,510 miles
- Test number
- 681698783088
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ALL REAR SEATS
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass64,617 miles (+1,386)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 64,617 miles
- Test number
- 456755756785
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,231 miles (+2,865)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 63,231 miles
- Test number
- 624342578241
- AdvisoryAll four coils springs corroded
- AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking
Pass60,366 miles (+2,085)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 60,366 miles
- Test number
- 527594088408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,281 miles (+1,990)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 58,281 miles
- Test number
- 366132743603
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,291 miles (+2,241)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 56,291 miles
- Test number
- 909462671448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,050 miles (+2,539)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 54,050 miles
- Test number
- 305958775120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,511 miles (+3,289)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 51,511 miles
- Test number
- 236511184171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,222 miles (+2,521)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,222 miles
- Test number
- 177287573106
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass45,701 miles (+2,000)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,701 miles
- Test number
- 925660882129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,701 miles (+3,514)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 43,701 miles
- Test number
- 935062881121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,187 miles (+4,196)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 40,187 miles
- Test number
- 223055460119
- NoteNS SIDE STEP EXCESSIVELY CORRODED
Pass35,991 miles (-2,451)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 35,991 miles
- Test number
- 134255089117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 38,442 miles
- Test number
- 274442088171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,442 miles (+9,970)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,442 miles
- Test number
- 704472688118
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass28,472 miles (+3,016)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 28,472 miles
- Test number
- 363717167171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,456 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 25,456 miles
- Test number
- 380230996020
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about V14 YAH
- Does V14 YAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V14 YAH is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V14 YAH?
- The MOT on V14 YAH is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V14 YAH done?
- V14 YAH was recorded at 126,279 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,944 miles a year.
- Has V14 YAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V14 YAH has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on V14 YAH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V14 YAH find?
- V14 YAH passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 5 more.
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