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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

Y18 JREMOT history

Y18 JRE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y18 JRE 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 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,710 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 JRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 JRE was last recorded at 107,710 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,708 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,710 miles
  • 2025 – 102,145 miles
  • 2024 – 98,469 miles
  • 2023 – 94,277 miles
  • 2022 – 86,842 miles
  • 2021 – 77,994 miles
  • 2020 – 70,448 miles
  • 2019 – 62,097 miles
  • 2018 – 51,680 miles
  • 2017 – 44,490 miles
  • 2016 – 39,258 miles
  • 2015 – 33,105 miles
  • 2014 – 27,895 miles
  • 2013 – 23,406 miles
  • 2012 – 19,523 miles
  • 2011 – 15,247 miles
  • 2010 – 11,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,710 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,710 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,710 miles
    Test number
    124775162595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail107,708 miles (+5,563)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,708 miles
    Test number
    267544509671
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass102,145 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,145 miles
    Test number
    450985159220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,145 miles (+3,676)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,145 miles
    Test number
    752898055108
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,469 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    98,469 miles
    Test number
    812557111647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail98,469 miles (+4,192)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,469 miles
    Test number
    784583092112
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass94,277 miles (+7,435)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,277 miles
    Test number
    891250857089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass86,842 miles (+8,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    86,842 miles
    Test number
    632461138257
    • AdvisoryCentral Fluid leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  9. Pass77,994 miles (+7,546)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    77,994 miles
    Test number
    230020761687
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass70,448 miles (+8,351)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    127914215831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    62,097 miles
    Test number
    569619971306
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail62,097 miles (+10,417)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,097 miles
    Test number
    347943115447
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass51,680 miles (+7,190)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,680 miles
    Test number
    582696008464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded calipper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass44,490 miles (+5,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    44,490 miles
    Test number
    948660588787
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass39,258 miles (+6,153)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,258 miles
    Test number
    702036111894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass33,105 miles (+5,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    33,105 miles
    Test number
    845508875053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail27,895 miles1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,895 miles
    Test number
    908732644054
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass27,895 miles (+4,489)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,895 miles
    Test number
    949352444048
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass23,406 miles (+3,883)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    23,406 miles
    Test number
    519758033069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass19,523 miles (+4,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    19,523 miles
    Test number
    177758082498
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  21. Pass15,247 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    15,247 miles
    Test number
    718856791046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    11,091 miles
    Test number
    731665670010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 JRE

Does Y18 JRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 JRE is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 JRE?
The MOT on Y18 JRE is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 JRE done?
Y18 JRE was recorded at 107,710 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,027 miles a year.
Has Y18 JRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 JRE has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 JRE 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 JRE find?
Y18 JRE passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front lower seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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