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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y11 DEFMOT history

Y11 DEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

Y11 DEF green 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 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
104,580 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 DEF was last recorded at 104,580 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 1,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,156 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,424 miles
Average per year
3,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,580 miles
  • 2025 – 103,156 miles
  • 2024 – 102,143 miles
  • 2023 – 101,889 miles
  • 2021 – 101,767 miles
  • 2020 – 101,423 miles
  • 2019 – 101,022 miles
  • 2018 – 99,905 miles
  • 2017 – 99,514 miles
  • 2016 – 99,044 miles
  • 2015 – 98,242 miles
  • 2014 – 95,662 miles
  • 2013 – 91,789 miles
  • 2012 – 87,437 miles
  • 2011 – 82,134 miles
  • 2010 – 73,597 miles
  • 2009 – 64,501 miles
  • 2008 – 54,528 miles
  • 2007 – 38,779 miles
  • 2006 – 31,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,580 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,580 miles (+1,424)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    104,580 miles
    Test number
    860444565851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,156 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,156 miles
    Test number
    548807555900
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail103,156 miles (+1,013)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,156 miles
    Test number
    335401694658
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass102,143 miles (+254)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,143 miles
    Test number
    336826186128
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass101,889 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,889 miles
    Test number
    313061613040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,767 miles (+344)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,767 miles
    Test number
    353977239352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,423 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,423 miles
    Test number
    123106269509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,022 miles
    Test number
    881243257851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail101,022 miles (+1,117)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,022 miles
    Test number
    531173414144
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  10. Pass99,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,905 miles
    Test number
    672093756465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,905 miles (+391)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,905 miles
    Test number
    978437802309
    • DangerousCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass99,514 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,514 miles
    Test number
    708425747008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,044 miles (+802)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,044 miles
    Test number
    471244404815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,242 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,242 miles
    Test number
    194858111086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  15. Fail98,240 miles (+2,578)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,240 miles
    Test number
    121381075291
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure retaining ring corroded / disintrigrated (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak/s from engine
  16. Pass95,662 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,662 miles
    Test number
    368374214347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,170 miles (+3,381)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    859410964271
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear crossmember
  18. Pass91,789 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,789 miles
    Test number
    308346823443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,437 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,437 miles
    Test number
    889670232227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass82,134 miles (+8,537)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,134 miles
    Test number
    325875941440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,597 miles (+9,096)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    720668110236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,501 miles (+9,973)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    64,501 miles
    Test number
    633025519251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,528 miles
    Test number
    774655008237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  24. Fail54,528 miles (+15,749)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,528 miles
    Test number
    573525408221
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  25. Pass38,779 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    38,779 miles
    Test number
    630876557153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    31,314 miles
    Test number
    814328356178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y11 DEF

Does Y11 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 DEF is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y11 DEF?
The MOT on Y11 DEF is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 DEF done?
Y11 DEF was recorded at 104,580 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 3,734 miles a year.
Has Y11 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 DEF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y11 DEF 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 Y11 DEF find?
Y11 DEF passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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