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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

Y11 WLEMOT history

Y11 WLE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

Y11 WLE 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 14 Jun 2027
Mileage
170,242 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 WLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 WLE was last recorded at 170,242 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,239 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,242 miles
  • 2025 – 167,638 miles
  • 2023 – 167,004 miles
  • 2022 – 166,781 miles
  • 2021 – 164,193 miles
  • 2020 – 161,863 miles
  • 2019 – 153,497 miles
  • 2018 – 140,668 miles
  • 2017 – 127,589 miles
  • 2016 – 113,737 miles
  • 2015 – 94,021 miles
  • 2014 – 76,791 miles
  • 2013 – 61,389 miles
  • 2012 – 48,774 miles
  • 2011 – 40,259 miles
  • 2010 – 34,878 miles
  • 2009 – 27,567 miles
  • 2008 – 20,332 miles
  • 2007 – 11,549 miles
  • 2006 – 7,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,242 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryChassis corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosionRecorded 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,242 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    170,242 miles
    Test number
    552984886650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Fail170,239 miles (+2,601)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,239 miles
    Test number
    673439860385
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  3. Pass167,638 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    167,638 miles
    Test number
    403207817057
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass167,004 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    167,004 miles
    Test number
    828213552093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,781 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,781 miles
    Test number
    919162264057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass164,193 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,193 miles
    Test number
    273460091598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass161,863 miles (+576)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,863 miles
    Test number
    404977644597
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  8. Pass161,287 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,287 miles
    Test number
    417603828434
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail161,285 miles (+7,788)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,285 miles
    Test number
    362479285695
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,497 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    153,497 miles
    Test number
    253001467291
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes from flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront front discs are worn lipped & corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail153,489 miles (+12,821)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,489 miles
    Test number
    100638637765
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7.50R16C (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFuel pipe union leaking fuel pipe to filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect high (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes from flexi pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront front discs are worn lipped & corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass140,668 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,668 miles
    Test number
    501914573397
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail140,660 miles (+13,071)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,660 miles
    Test number
    902917154590
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7.50r16c (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryT/c light illuminated also

  14. Pass127,589 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    127,589 miles
    Test number
    446883515080
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail127,587 miles (+13,850)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,587 miles
    Test number
    797295394762
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70 .50r16 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes are slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass113,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    142858632434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,737 miles (+19,716)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,737 miles
    Test number
    389527576613
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass94,021 miles (+17,230)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    888294935084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,791 miles (+15,402)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    746478424060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass61,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,389 miles
    Test number
    526308033040
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail61,389 miles (+12,615)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,389 miles
    Test number
    915408933086
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass48,774 miles (+8,515)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,774 miles
    Test number
    398688442060
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteO/S/F mud flap missing
    • NoteBoth rear mud flaps missing

  23. Pass40,259 miles (+5,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    40,259 miles
    Test number
    456028931093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  24. Pass34,878 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    34,878 miles
    Test number
    382126540058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,567 miles (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,567 miles
    Test number
    632181649037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,332 miles (+8,783)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,332 miles
    Test number
    411102248047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass11,549 miles (+3,654)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    11,549 miles
    Test number
    712457537018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass7,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    7,895 miles
    Test number
    852827746096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y11 WLE

Does Y11 WLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 WLE is valid until 14 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y11 WLE?
The MOT on Y11 WLE is valid until 14 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 WLE done?
Y11 WLE was recorded at 170,242 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 7,987 miles a year.
Has Y11 WLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 WLE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y11 WLE 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 WLE find?
Y11 WLE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel joint; oil leak, but not excessive front diff; chassis corroded, and 1 more.

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