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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

Y1 BLEMOT history

Y1 BLE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

Y1 BLE 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 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
111,559 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 BLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 BLE was last recorded at 111,559 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 6,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,271 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,288 miles
Average per year
5,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,559 miles
  • 2025 – 105,271 miles
  • 2024 – 98,535 miles
  • 2023 – 92,505 miles
  • 2022 – 86,993 miles
  • 2021 – 84,014 miles
  • 2020 – 80,861 miles
  • 2019 – 79,284 miles
  • 2018 – 75,166 miles
  • 2017 – 70,944 miles
  • 2016 – 65,093 miles
  • 2015 – 56,768 miles
  • 2014 – 48,602 miles
  • 2013 – 42,226 miles
  • 2012 – 34,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,559 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint dust cover badly cracking, just ok at time of test
  • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s rear shocker bushes wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on the inner faces

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,559 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    315981471674
    • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint dust cover badly cracking, just ok at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shocker bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on the inner faces
  2. Fail111,559 miles (+6,288)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    148295767548
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low adjuster is worn (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint dust cover badly cracking, just ok at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shocker bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded on the inner faces
  3. Pass105,271 miles (+6,736)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,271 miles
    Test number
    857818991709
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNear side step heavily corroded
  4. Pass98,535 miles (+6,030)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,535 miles
    Test number
    818844519071
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryFront drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shocker bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight wear in the rear prop shaft uj
  5. Pass92,505 miles (+5,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    92,505 miles
    Test number
    921071702463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp aim just within tolerance
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamp inoperative
  6. Pass86,993 miles (+2,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,993 miles
    Test number
    379491638741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  7. Pass84,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,014 miles
    Test number
    629936372346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,014 miles (+3,153)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,014 miles
    Test number
    478469338512
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass80,861 miles (+1,577)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,861 miles
    Test number
    594698725735
    • MinorOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. Pass79,284 miles (+4,118)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    232522800202
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass75,166 miles (+4,222)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,166 miles
    Test number
    516124814228
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  12. Pass70,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,944 miles
    Test number
    630599509259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,944 miles (+5,851)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,944 miles
    Test number
    580058832281
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play streering box arm (2.2.B.1g)
  14. Pass65,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    740945355666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Fail65,093 miles (+8,325)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,093 miles
    Test number
    914623687503
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass56,768 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    764203840615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,602 miles (+6,376)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,602 miles
    Test number
    628476784244
    • NoteN/s no plate lamp inop
  18. Fail42,226 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,226 miles
    Test number
    519985343380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass42,226 miles (+8,207)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    42,226 miles
    Test number
    906895143384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,019 miles
    Test number
    757188592253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,019 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,019 miles
    Test number
    878528592244
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about Y1 BLE

Does Y1 BLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 BLE is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 BLE?
The MOT on Y1 BLE is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 BLE done?
Y1 BLE was recorded at 111,559 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,550 miles a year.
Has Y1 BLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 BLE has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y1 BLE 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 Y1 BLE find?
Y1 BLE passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: drop arm ball joint dust cover badly cracking, just ok at time of test; exhaust hangers corroded; n/s rear shocker bushes worn, and 1 more.

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