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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

Y11 FAAMOT history

Y11 FAA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

Y11 FAA black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 May 2027
Mileage
129,022 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 FAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 FAA was last recorded at 129,022 miles on 19 May 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,976 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
4,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,022 miles
  • 2025 – 125,541 miles
  • 2024 – 124,280 miles
  • 2023 – 123,108 miles
  • 2022 – 119,415 miles
  • 2021 – 109,199 miles
  • 2020 – 101,237 miles
  • 2019 – 94,323 miles
  • 2018 – 91,059 miles
  • 2017 – 87,735 miles
  • 2016 – 83,032 miles
  • 2015 – 76,796 miles
  • 2014 – 73,791 miles
  • 2013 – 68,016 miles
  • 2012 – 65,926 miles
  • 2011 – 61,696 miles
  • 2010 – 58,175 miles
  • 2009 – 50,579 miles
  • 2008 – 43,429 miles
  • 2007 – 40,908 miles
  • 2006 – 35,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,022 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryChip to windscreenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer missingRecorded 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, 2023–2024

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Light units damaged but not showing white light to the rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides.,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,022 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    129,022 miles
    Test number
    246982818277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer missing
  2. Fail128,976 miles (+3,435)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,976 miles
    Test number
    810365507203
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.98 - average reading 3.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black number plate fitted - vehicle used after 1st January 1980 (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black number plate fitted - vehicle used after 1st January 1980 (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer missing
  3. Pass125,541 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    125,541 miles
    Test number
    132847473669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,280 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    124,280 miles
    Test number
    482245689017
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light units damaged but not showing white light to the rear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides., (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail124,279 miles (+1,171)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,279 miles
    Test number
    759604183311
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light units damaged but not showing white light to the rear.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides., (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass123,108 miles (+3,693)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,108 miles
    Test number
    932749480754
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis/ crossmember starting to corrode but not excessive
  7. Pass119,415 miles (+10,216)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,415 miles
    Test number
    307586642249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,199 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    597927883976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,190 miles (+7,953)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,190 miles
    Test number
    871653470784
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  10. Pass101,237 miles (+6,914)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,237 miles
    Test number
    785740335833
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. Pass94,323 miles (+3,264)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,323 miles
    Test number
    209443830746
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  12. Pass91,059 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,059 miles
    Test number
    459562137703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,735 miles (+4,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    87,735 miles
    Test number
    686930013677
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass83,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    705154030281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail83,032 miles (+6,236)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,032 miles
    Test number
    332652659302
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass76,796 miles (+3,005)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,796 miles
    Test number
    699042005243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,791 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,791 miles
    Test number
    239873804277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,765 miles (+5,749)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,765 miles
    Test number
    787699594127
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
  19. Pass68,016 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,016 miles
    Test number
    505100683145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,926 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    535412482116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,696 miles (+3,521)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,696 miles
    Test number
    916586181180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    58,175 miles
    Test number
    442478160185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail58,175 miles (+7,596)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,175 miles
    Test number
    970228460134
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
  24. Pass50,579 miles (+7,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    50,579 miles
    Test number
    674092069171
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  25. Pass43,429 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,429 miles
    Test number
    940408048182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,908 miles (+5,292)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,908 miles
    Test number
    343837697198
    • NoteUnable to see inner brake pads †front number plate cracked
  27. Pass35,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,616 miles
    Test number
    710621886104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y11 FAA

Does Y11 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 FAA is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y11 FAA?
The MOT on Y11 FAA is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 FAA done?
Y11 FAA was recorded at 129,022 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,697 miles a year.
Has Y11 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 FAA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y11 FAA 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 FAA find?
Y11 FAA passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush; chip to windscreen, and 1 more.

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