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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

Y1 PWTMOT history

Y1 PWT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

Y1 PWT blue 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,140 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 PWT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 PWT was last recorded at 94,140 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 2,826 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jan 2013: 46,122 miles, lower than 112,794 miles on 27 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
91,314 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,826 miles
Average per year
4,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,140 miles
  • 2025 – 91,314 miles
  • 2024 – 88,338 miles
  • 2021 – 85,688 miles
  • 2020 – 79,995 miles
  • 2019 – 76,187 miles
  • 2018 – 71,272 miles
  • 2017 – 66,344 miles
  • 2016 – 61,937 miles
  • 2015 – 56,164 miles
  • 2014 – 51,237 miles
  • 2013 – 46,122 miles
  • 2012 – 112,794 miles
  • 2011 – 39,925 miles
  • 2010 – 29,915 miles
  • 2009 – 24,571 miles
  • 2008 – 18,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,140 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Surface corrosion to chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,140 miles (+2,826)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,140 miles
    Test number
    702998648733
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH fronts (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,314 miles (+2,976)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    407179801223
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,338 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    88,338 miles
    Test number
    161025431850
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis

  4. Fail88,330 miles (+2,642)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,330 miles
    Test number
    833181766900
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis

  5. Pass85,688 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    85,688 miles
    Test number
    575063141527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail85,687 miles (+5,692)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,687 miles
    Test number
    808605980918
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  7. Pass79,995 miles (+3,808)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,995 miles
    Test number
    905807215599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass76,187 miles (+4,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,187 miles
    Test number
    743635431028
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass71,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    309776590387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,272 miles (+4,928)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,272 miles
    Test number
    638348609762
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Hub Seal
    • AdvisoryPropshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

  11. Pass66,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,344 miles
    Test number
    715258256647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail66,344 miles (+4,407)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,344 miles
    Test number
    327645556294
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass61,937 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,937 miles
    Test number
    790513915507
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Half shaft seal leaking

  14. Fail61,936 miles (+5,772)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,936 miles
    Test number
    178941160551
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Prop uj u/s
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Half shaft seal leaking

  15. Pass56,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,164 miles
    Test number
    199942925017
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail56,164 miles (+4,927)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,164 miles
    Test number
    436972325098
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass51,237 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,237 miles
    Test number
    717062524075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,122 miles
    Test number
    106920833055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,122 miles (-66,672)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,122 miles
    Test number
    899379923047
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

  20. Pass112,794 miles (+71,517)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,794 miles
    Test number
    669377422020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,277 miles (+1,352)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    586765422087
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteOil leak on offside rear hub

  22. Pass39,925 miles (+10,010)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    595947121074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,915 miles (+5,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,915 miles
    Test number
    464881220085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass24,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,571 miles
    Test number
    610774019030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,571 miles (+5,668)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,571 miles
    Test number
    332664019082
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass18,903 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,903 miles
    Test number
    174894628487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCrack in n/s headlight

Questions about Y1 PWT

Does Y1 PWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 PWT is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 PWT?
The MOT on Y1 PWT is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y1 PWT done?
Y1 PWT was recorded at 94,140 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
Has Y1 PWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 PWT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y1 PWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y1 PWT find?
Y1 PWT passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts; oil leak, but not excessive.

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