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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

Y18 GJCMOT history

Y18 GJC is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

Y18 GJC silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
70,162 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 GJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 GJC was last recorded at 70,162 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Feb 2014: 63,540 miles, lower than 576,202 miles on 12 Feb 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,150 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,162 miles
  • 2025 – 70,150 miles
  • 2024 – 69,880 miles
  • 2023 – 69,838 miles
  • 2022 – 69,566 miles
  • 2021 – 69,234 miles
  • 2020 – 69,096 miles
  • 2019 – 68,886 miles
  • 2018 – 68,726 miles
  • 2017 – 67,856 miles
  • 2016 – 67,436 miles
  • 2015 – 67,019 miles
  • 2014 – 65,634 miles
  • 2013 – 576,202 miles
  • 2012 – 49,935 miles
  • 2011 – 43,110 miles
  • 2010 – 37,142 miles
  • 2009 – 29,590 miles
  • 2008 – 21,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,162 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,162 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    561834815454
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass70,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    184867558532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,150 miles (+270)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,150 miles
    Test number
    104036722081
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass69,880 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,880 miles
    Test number
    727090869637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass69,838 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,838 miles
    Test number
    719560252478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    906207934521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail69,566 miles (+332)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,566 miles
    Test number
    364654009434
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play FRONT OFFSIDE DRAG LINK LOCKING NUT INSECURE/HAVE SECURED TIGHT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass69,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    525414243046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail69,234 miles (+138)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    714707877217
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass69,096 miles (+210)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    69,096 miles
    Test number
    602568998913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,886 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    68,886 miles
    Test number
    571755677107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,726 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,726 miles
    Test number
    131719988353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,856 miles (+420)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,856 miles
    Test number
    223089273626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,436 miles (+417)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    67,436 miles
    Test number
    219540691065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,019 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    67,019 miles
    Test number
    246960215458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,634 miles (+2,094)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,634 miles
    Test number
    375216524173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,540 miles (-512,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,540 miles
    Test number
    535098834016
    • NoteSlight corrosion in exhaust system
  18. Pass576,202 miles (+526,267)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    576,202 miles
    Test number
    779463643092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,935 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,935 miles
    Test number
    337090442019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,110 miles (+5,968)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,110 miles
    Test number
    419365841058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,142 miles (+7,552)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,142 miles
    Test number
    802186940055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,590 miles (+7,936)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,590 miles
    Test number
    941931949003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    21,654 miles
    Test number
    663120558062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 GJC

Does Y18 GJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 GJC is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 GJC?
The MOT on Y18 GJC is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 GJC done?
Y18 GJC was recorded at 70,162 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,634 miles a year.
Has Y18 GJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 GJC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on Y18 GJC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Feb 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y18 GJC find?
Y18 GJC passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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