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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

Y18 BVPMOT history

Y18 BVP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 38,407 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

Y18 BVP 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 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
38,407 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 BVP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 BVP was last recorded at 38,407 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 1,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,028 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,379 miles
Average per year
1,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,407 miles
  • 2024 – 37,028 miles
  • 2023 – 36,043 miles
  • 2022 – 31,226 miles
  • 2021 – 24,225 miles
  • 2020 – 19,534 miles
  • 2019 – 18,129 miles
  • 2018 – 16,895 miles
  • 2017 – 15,367 miles
  • 2016 – 14,104 miles
  • 2015 – 13,377 miles
  • 2014 – 12,783 miles
  • 2013 – 11,803 miles
  • 2012 – 11,106 miles
  • 2011 – 9,852 miles
  • 2010 – 8,125 miles
  • 2009 – 7,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,407 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    38,407 miles
    Test number
    922678733667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail38,407 miles (+1,379)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,407 miles
    Test number
    275904802012
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass37,028 miles (+985)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,028 miles
    Test number
    659704079087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass36,043 miles (+4,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    36,043 miles
    Test number
    683574998991
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass31,226 miles (+7,001)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    31,226 miles
    Test number
    442108578047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass24,225 miles (+4,691)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    24,225 miles
    Test number
    263534917152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass19,534 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    19,534 miles
    Test number
    572578807326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    18,794 miles
    Test number
    351002656899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Fail18,785 miles (+656)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,785 miles
    Test number
    374171053492
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass18,129 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    18,129 miles
    Test number
    135505803907
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail18,125 miles (+1,230)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,125 miles
    Test number
    595087773131
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes excessively worn

  12. Pass16,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    16,895 miles
    Test number
    431273400147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail16,895 miles (+1,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,895 miles
    Test number
    819263272800
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  14. Pass15,367 miles (+1,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    15,367 miles
    Test number
    208038837694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass14,104 miles (+727)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    14,104 miles
    Test number
    803827516268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,377 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    13,377 miles
    Test number
    797167635027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,783 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    12,783 miles
    Test number
    919775344094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,803 miles (+697)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    11,803 miles
    Test number
    549300833050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,106 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    11,106 miles
    Test number
    195784432076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,852 miles (+1,727)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    9,852 miles
    Test number
    215698121029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,125 miles (+1,060)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    8,125 miles
    Test number
    340497420041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    7,065 miles
    Test number
    692988259091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 BVP

Does Y18 BVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 BVP is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 BVP?
The MOT on Y18 BVP is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 BVP done?
Y18 BVP was recorded at 38,407 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 1,859 miles a year.
Has Y18 BVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 BVP has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 BVP 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 Y18 BVP find?
Y18 BVP passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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