Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
Y19 RCTMOT history
Y19 RCT is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,417 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 122,417 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,376 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y19 RCT
- 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
- 8 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y19 RCT was last recorded at 122,417 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 5,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,983 miles · 3 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,434 miles
- Average per year
- 4,376 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 122,417 miles
- 2025 – 116,983 miles
- 2024 – 108,557 miles
- 2023 – 108,545 miles
- 2022 – 103,631 miles
- 2021 – 102,180 miles
- 2020 – 98,116 miles
- 2019 – 92,137 miles
- 2018 – 89,383 miles
- 2015 – 78,968 miles
- 2014 – 75,437 miles
- 2013 – 73,017 miles
- 2012 – 70,601 miles
- 2010 – 61,921 miles
- 2009 – 47,353 miles
- 2008 – 44,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass122,417 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass122,417 miles (+5,434)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 122,417 miles
- Test number
- 217106340787
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass116,983 miles (+8,426)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 116,983 miles
- Test number
- 605738873010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,557 miles (+12)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 108,557 miles
- Test number
- 784523469628
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTravel on handbrake
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail108,545 miles (+4,914)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,545 miles
- Test number
- 425029105194
- MajorDrag 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))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass103,631 miles (+1,451)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 103,631 miles
- Test number
- 221191277882
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,180 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 102,180 miles
- Test number
- 998367467289
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail102,178 miles (+4,062)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,178 miles
- Test number
- 743730660828
- DangerousAxle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired Both (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle stabilising arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle stabilising arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass98,116 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 98,116 miles
- Test number
- 489467743329
- AdvisoryBoth steering balls leaking
- AdvisoryFront and rear stabilising arm bushes worn
Fail98,112 miles (+5,975)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,112 miles
- Test number
- 930270654811
- DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front of (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced by gearbox mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth rear and n/s/f axle stabilising arm bushes worn
- AdvisoryBoth steering balls play and leaking
- AdvisoryCoolant pipe insecure
Pass92,137 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 92,137 miles
- Test number
- 188976526220
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail92,135 miles (+2,752)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,135 miles
- Test number
- 510375207398
- DangerousIntermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousValve stem seriously damaged x4 (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Pass89,383 miles (+10,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 89,383 miles
- Test number
- 742148612360
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass78,968 miles (+3,531)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 78,968 miles
- Test number
- 558274715088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,437 miles (+2,420)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 75,437 miles
- Test number
- 509883314089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,017 miles (+2,416)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 73,017 miles
- Test number
- 987791513086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,601 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 70,601 miles
- Test number
- 785238712090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,601 miles (+8,680)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,601 miles
- Test number
- 817606912031
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass61,921 miles (+7,971)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 61,921 miles
- Test number
- 450620350395
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteCoolant leak from top hose
Pass53,950 miles (+6,597)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 53,950 miles
- Test number
- 131663310460
- NoteFront brake imbalance is high thru midrange of effort
- NoteFront tires are running very close to radius arms when on full lock
- NoteStone chips in front windscreen
Pass47,353 miles (+3,198)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 47,353 miles
- Test number
- 173095249480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,155 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 44,155 miles
- Test number
- 834443018197
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about Y19 RCT
- Does Y19 RCT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y19 RCT is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y19 RCT?
- The MOT on Y19 RCT is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y19 RCT done?
- Y19 RCT was recorded at 122,417 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,376 miles a year.
- Has Y19 RCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y19 RCT has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y19 RCT 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 Y19 RCT find?
- Y19 RCT passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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