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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y17 OMBMOT history

Y17 OMB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

Y17 OMB 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 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
176,348 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 OMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 OMB was last recorded at 176,348 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,659 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
689 miles
Average per year
4,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,348 miles
  • 2025 – 175,659 miles
  • 2024 – 174,272 miles
  • 2023 – 172,800 miles
  • 2022 – 170,814 miles
  • 2021 – 170,761 miles
  • 2020 – 170,198 miles
  • 2019 – 169,231 miles
  • 2018 – 168,658 miles
  • 2017 – 166,198 miles
  • 2016 – 162,841 miles
  • 2015 – 159,041 miles
  • 2014 – 154,164 miles
  • 2013 – 147,490 miles
  • 2012 – 140,156 miles
  • 2011 – 131,293 miles
  • 2010 – 126,647 miles
  • 2009 – 122,612 miles
  • 2008 – 113,670 miles
  • 2007 – 96,911 miles
  • 2006 – 82,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak engine areaRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Slight leak steering box area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear exhaust flange joint corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,348 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    176,348 miles
    Test number
    790673444987
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  2. Fail176,348 miles (+689)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,348 miles
    Test number
    962653935004
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  3. Pass175,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,659 miles
    Test number
    599936343258
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine area

  4. Fail175,659 miles (+1,387)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,659 miles
    Test number
    774325585266
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks engine area

  5. Pass174,272 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    174,272 miles
    Test number
    208442405904
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisorySlight leak steering box area

  6. Fail174,267 miles (+1,467)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,267 miles
    Test number
    535098124351
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak joint at main box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisorySlight leak steering box area

  7. Pass172,800 miles (+1,986)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    172,800 miles
    Test number
    142801435907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,814 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    170,814 miles
    Test number
    782918836538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange joint corroded

  9. Fail170,809 miles (+48)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,809 miles
    Test number
    707216693649
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play chalk marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalk marked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust flange joint corroded

  10. Fail170,761 miles (+563)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,761 miles
    Test number
    341518392842
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear hanger corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger - chalk marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member - chalk marked either side (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner disc facings pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside side step heavily corroded

  11. Pass170,198 miles (+967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,198 miles
    Test number
    743237910114
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side step corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass169,231 miles (+573)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    169,231 miles
    Test number
    170378753177
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F + O/S/R inner disc facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play chalk marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play

  13. Pass168,658 miles (+2,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    168,658 miles
    Test number
    178487307078
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both rear top shocker bushes

  14. Pass166,198 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    166,198 miles
    Test number
    333971065128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass162,841 miles (+3,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    162,841 miles
    Test number
    393145372252
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers top bushes slight wear

  16. Pass159,041 miles (+4,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    159,041 miles
    Test number
    829095025237
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass154,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    154,164 miles
    Test number
    476138324204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail154,164 miles (+6,674)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,164 miles
    Test number
    995037724204
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass147,490 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    147,490 miles
    Test number
    146157813284
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail147,485 miles (+7,329)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,485 miles
    Test number
    365815613200
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass140,156 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    140,156 miles
    Test number
    969227512272
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail140,156 miles (+8,863)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,156 miles
    Test number
    149067812240
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass131,293 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    131,293 miles
    Test number
    945953621288
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers front tyre has a large cut in the outer sidewall
    • NoteWiper bladers smeary

  24. Fail131,293 miles (+4,646)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,293 miles
    Test number
    868361021232
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers front tyre has a large cut in the outer sidewall
    • NoteWiper bladers smeary

  25. Pass126,647 miles (+4,035)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    126,647 miles
    Test number
    290682830402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail122,612 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,612 miles
    Test number
    301356849182
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall damage

  27. Pass122,612 miles (+8,942)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    122,612 miles
    Test number
    643226749184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall damage

  28. Pass113,670 miles (+16,759)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    113,670 miles
    Test number
    693129648187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass96,911 miles (+14,511)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,911 miles
    Test number
    591287167084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass82,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    82,400 miles
    Test number
    441233636004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 OMB

Does Y17 OMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 OMB is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 OMB?
The MOT on Y17 OMB is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 OMB done?
Y17 OMB was recorded at 176,348 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,677 miles a year.
Has Y17 OMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 OMB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y17 OMB 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 Y17 OMB find?
Y17 OMB passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak engine area.

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