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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X56 YELMOT history

X56 YEL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 51,654 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

X56 YEL blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
51,654 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,486 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 YEL was last recorded at 51,654 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jan 2008: 9,142 miles, lower than 17,208 miles on 5 Feb 2007.
  • 1 Jun 2012: 18,320 miles, lower than 182,668 miles on 30 May 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
51,562 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
2,486 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,654 miles
  • 2025 – 48,193 miles
  • 2024 – 46,328 miles
  • 2023 – 44,122 miles
  • 2021 – 43,084 miles
  • 2020 – 41,611 miles
  • 2019 – 40,521 miles
  • 2018 – 33,668 miles
  • 2017 – 30,090 miles
  • 2016 – 23,663 miles
  • 2015 – 23,209 miles
  • 2012 – 18,320 miles
  • 2009 – 167,531 miles
  • 2008 – 9,142 miles
  • 2007 – 17,208 miles
  • 2006 – 1,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,654 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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,654 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    51,654 miles
    Test number
    647132284885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,562 miles (+3,369)1 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    706054311566
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass48,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    307488599540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail48,193 miles (+1,865)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    905878192126
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass46,328 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    46,328 miles
    Test number
    995613592438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,122 miles (+1,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    44,122 miles
    Test number
    111329837906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mounting panel slight corossion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mounting panels slight corossion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor panel surface corossion

  7. Pass43,084 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    43,084 miles
    Test number
    908177253976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,611 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    41,611 miles
    Test number
    858898212809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,521 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    40,521 miles
    Test number
    460576273259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,514 miles (+6,846)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,514 miles
    Test number
    251693877576
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass33,668 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,668 miles
    Test number
    289936565971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Fail33,661 miles (+3,571)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,661 miles
    Test number
    775168029078
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated drivers (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass30,090 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,090 miles
    Test number
    898679389742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail30,090 miles (+6,427)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,090 miles
    Test number
    650541684672
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass23,663 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    23,663 miles
    Test number
    989908709753
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail23,637 miles (+428)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,637 miles
    Test number
    480392058973
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass23,209 miles (+4,889)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    23,209 miles
    Test number
    436055025143
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  18. Pass18,320 miles (-164,348)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,320 miles
    Test number
    256043052492
    • NoteTop diff mount rear no split pin..

  19. Fail182,668 miles (+15,137)13 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,668 miles
    Test number
    196861552159
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteTop diff mount rear no split pin..

  20. Pass167,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    167,531 miles
    Test number
    294971949020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail167,531 miles (+158,389)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,531 miles
    Test number
    580907539099
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass9,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,142 miles
    Test number
    730235128049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail9,142 miles (-8,066)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,142 miles
    Test number
    674594528015
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  24. Pass17,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,208 miles
    Test number
    144226937464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,208 miles (+15,617)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,208 miles
    Test number
    382551837042
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteRear chassis cross member rusty

  26. Pass1,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    1,591 miles
    Test number
    664745726043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 YEL

Does X56 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X56 YEL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X56 YEL?
The MOT on X56 YEL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X56 YEL done?
X56 YEL was recorded at 51,654 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,486 miles a year.
Has X56 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 YEL has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X56 YEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Jan 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X56 YEL find?
X56 YEL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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