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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y1 JGCMOT history

Y1 JGC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 74,147 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

Y1 JGC green 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
74,147 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 JGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 JGC was last recorded at 74,147 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,520 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
627 miles
Average per year
1,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 74,147 miles
  • 2025 – 73,520 miles
  • 2024 – 73,062 miles
  • 2023 – 72,822 miles
  • 2022 – 72,569 miles
  • 2021 – 72,418 miles
  • 2020 – 71,881 miles
  • 2019 – 70,642 miles
  • 2018 – 69,482 miles
  • 2017 – 68,100 miles
  • 2016 – 67,045 miles
  • 2015 – 65,925 miles
  • 2014 – 64,179 miles
  • 2013 – 62,763 miles
  • 2012 – 60,971 miles
  • 2011 – 58,073 miles
  • 2009 – 54,419 miles
  • 2008 – 51,375 miles
  • 2007 – 49,393 miles
  • 2006 – 46,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,147 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,147 miles (+627)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    74,147 miles
    Test number
    174833425401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,520 miles (+458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    73,520 miles
    Test number
    605161203787
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,062 miles (+240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    73,062 miles
    Test number
    992606260268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass72,822 miles (+253)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    72,822 miles
    Test number
    980991346551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,569 miles
    Test number
    870804573068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,569 miles (+151)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,569 miles
    Test number
    612349806720
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass72,418 miles (+537)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    72,418 miles
    Test number
    439493549020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,881 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,881 miles
    Test number
    716291721547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,773 miles (+1,131)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    216508012461
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle, inner and outer chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle, inner and outer chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  10. Pass70,642 miles (+1,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,642 miles
    Test number
    400616969391
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded Nearside and Offside rear and Offside middle

  11. Pass69,482 miles (+1,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    757208879045
    • AdvisoryNearside bulkhead outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside bulkhead outrigger corroded
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  12. Pass68,100 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    770996583468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,045 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    67,045 miles
    Test number
    517403955032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,040 miles (+1,115)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    884161198721
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass65,925 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    65,925 miles
    Test number
    575408945007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,915 miles (+1,736)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,915 miles
    Test number
    128733445421
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass64,179 miles (+1,416)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,179 miles
    Test number
    135462344006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,763 miles (+1,792)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,763 miles
    Test number
    767173743096
    • NoteTyre treads cracking/perished

  19. Pass60,971 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,971 miles
    Test number
    838458232054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,970 miles (+2,897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,970 miles
    Test number
    948787832026
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass58,073 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,073 miles
    Test number
    336186941067
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to crack

  22. Fail58,071 miles (+3,652)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,071 miles
    Test number
    135755441441
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to crack

  23. Pass54,419 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,419 miles
    Test number
    724137369246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,375 miles (+2)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,375 miles
    Test number
    602190398224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteGrill missing os wing
    • NoteNs and os side steps holed and corroded
    • NoteNsr mud flap split

  25. Fail51,373 miles (+1,980)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,373 miles
    Test number
    943609488203
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteGrill missing os wing
    • NoteNs and os side steps holed and corroded
    • NoteNsr mud flap split

  26. Pass49,393 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,393 miles
    Test number
    344236497260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,278 miles (+2,514)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,278 miles
    Test number
    751701497298
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  28. Pass46,764 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,764 miles
    Test number
    403407896270
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about Y1 JGC

Does Y1 JGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 JGC is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 JGC?
The MOT on Y1 JGC is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 JGC done?
Y1 JGC was recorded at 74,147 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 1,385 miles a year.
Has Y1 JGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 JGC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y1 JGC 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 JGC find?
Y1 JGC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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