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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

Y15 DLWMOT history

Y15 DLW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 74,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

Y15 DLW grey 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 28 May 2027
Mileage
74,039 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,109 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 DLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 DLW was last recorded at 74,039 miles on 29 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,030 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,109 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,039 miles
  • 2025 – 70,763 miles
  • 2024 – 66,666 miles
  • 2023 – 63,081 miles
  • 2022 – 58,100 miles
  • 2021 – 55,076 miles
  • 2020 – 51,837 miles
  • 2019 – 47,387 miles
  • 2018 – 43,488 miles
  • 2017 – 39,343 miles
  • 2016 – 34,570 miles
  • 2014 – 34,538 miles
  • 2013 – 20,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,039 miles
  • AdvisorySlight engine and transmission oil leakRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Passengers seat has slight play in mechanism

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,039 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    74,039 miles
    Test number
    940246694910
    • AdvisorySlight engine and transmission oil leak
  2. Fail74,030 miles (+3,267)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,030 miles
    Test number
    828667489507
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine and transmission oil leak
  3. Pass70,763 miles (+4,097)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,763 miles
    Test number
    345637003155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,666 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,666 miles
    Test number
    318554838032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,081 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    63,081 miles
    Test number
    443404358692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail63,075 miles (+837)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,075 miles
    Test number
    262385542269
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both anti roll bar D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass62,238 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    486536051613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s rear chassis corroded.
  8. Fail62,238 miles (+4,138)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,238 miles
    Test number
    591754854291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s rear chassis corroded.
  9. Pass58,100 miles (+3,024)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    58,100 miles
    Test number
    327132043959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,076 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    55,076 miles
    Test number
    933934683541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail55,072 miles (+3,235)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,072 miles
    Test number
    694698992310
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at calliper (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass51,837 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,837 miles
    Test number
    224268016230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. Fail51,833 miles (+4,446)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,833 miles
    Test number
    507840683731
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. Pass47,387 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    47,387 miles
    Test number
    367445826896
    • AdvisoryRear Passengers seat has slight play in mechanism
  15. Fail47,383 miles (+3,895)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,383 miles
    Test number
    650610007333
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passengers seat has slight play in mechanism
  16. Pass43,488 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    458509413362
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn Joint at rear differential
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play Joint at bulkhead (2.1.5)
  17. Fail43,488 miles (+4,145)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,488 miles
    Test number
    705311185148
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn Joint at rear differential
    • AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play Joint at bulkhead (2.1.5)
  18. Pass39,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    970220112518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn rear most joint
  19. Fail39,343 miles (+4,773)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,343 miles
    Test number
    398174809874
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn rear most joint
  20. Pass34,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    34,570 miles
    Test number
    551155528807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,570 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,570 miles
    Test number
    464696182167
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass34,570 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    34,570 miles
    Test number
    471917011098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear mud flaps missing
  23. Pass34,538 miles (+14,064)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,538 miles
    Test number
    805182634313
    • NoteSlight play top steering nucle
  24. Pass20,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,474 miles
    Test number
    708636133113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 DLW

Does Y15 DLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 DLW is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 DLW?
The MOT on Y15 DLW is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 DLW done?
Y15 DLW was recorded at 74,039 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,109 miles a year.
Has Y15 DLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 DLW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y15 DLW 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 Y15 DLW find?
Y15 DLW passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: slight engine and transmission oil leak.

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