Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
Y1 GWLMOT history
Y1 GWL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 136,552 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 136,552 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,469 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y1 GWL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 31 Dec 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y1 GWL was last recorded at 136,552 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 5,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,232 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,320 miles
- Average per year
- 4,469 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,552 miles
- 2025 – 131,232 miles
- 2024 – 126,801 miles
- 2023 – 120,515 miles
- 2022 – 119,952 miles
- 2021 – 112,852 miles
- 2020 – 112,102 miles
- 2019 – 106,790 miles
- 2018 – 100,335 miles
- 2017 – 95,480 miles
- 2016 – 93,331 miles
- 2015 – 87,287 miles
- 2014 – 81,635 miles
- 2013 – 76,848 miles
- 2012 – 71,304 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,552 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Headlamp aim too low
Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
21 tests since 24 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,552 miles (+5,320)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 136,552 miles
- Test number
- 626507609357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,232 miles (+4,431)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 131,232 miles
- Test number
- 643971928333
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass126,801 miles (+6,286)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 126,801 miles
- Test number
- 736999732586
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,515 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 120,515 miles
- Test number
- 586881523075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,510 miles (+558)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,510 miles
- Test number
- 994452649530
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass119,952 miles (+7,100)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 119,952 miles
- Test number
- 327233411187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,852 miles (+750)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 112,852 miles
- Test number
- 482604265917
- AdvisorySome components on underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakend
Pass112,102 miles (+5,312)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 112,102 miles
- Test number
- 464720034714
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass106,790 miles (+6,455)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 106,790 miles
- Test number
- 504358766686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,335 miles (+4,855)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 100,335 miles
- Test number
- 144692819828
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake calliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass95,480 miles (+2,149)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 95,480 miles
- Test number
- 383983898126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 93,331 miles
- Test number
- 974581216089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,331 miles (+6,044)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,331 miles
- Test number
- 287656294434
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryHigh level stop lamp not working
- AdvisorySteering damper rubber bush worn and has play
Pass87,287 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 87,287 miles
- Test number
- 899019875077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,275 miles (+5,640)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,275 miles
- Test number
- 298437275087
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass81,635 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 81,635 miles
- Test number
- 176367534095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,635 miles (+4,787)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,635 miles
- Test number
- 835347734086
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass76,848 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 76,848 miles
- Test number
- 629004243071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,848 miles (+5,544)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,848 miles
- Test number
- 938194643018
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass71,304 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 71,304 miles
- Test number
- 627999452070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,304 miles6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,304 miles
- Test number
- 799615052015
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOffside and nearside rear brake pads worn low.
Questions about Y1 GWL
- Does Y1 GWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 GWL is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y1 GWL?
- The MOT on Y1 GWL is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y1 GWL done?
- Y1 GWL was recorded at 136,552 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,469 miles a year.
- Has Y1 GWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y1 GWL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y1 GWL 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 GWL find?
- Y1 GWL passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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