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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

Y1 RJEMOT history

Y1 RJE is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 37,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

Y1 RJE grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
37,783 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 RJE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 RJE was last recorded at 37,783 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,313 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,470 miles
Average per year
2,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,783 miles
  • 2025 – 36,313 miles
  • 2024 – 35,106 miles
  • 2023 – 32,073 miles
  • 2022 – 30,282 miles
  • 2021 – 28,350 miles
  • 2020 – 25,950 miles
  • 2019 – 24,166 miles
  • 2018 – 21,656 miles
  • 2017 – 18,423 miles
  • 2016 – 15,003 miles
  • 2015 – 11,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,783 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryN/s hub seal weeping
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,783 miles (+1,470)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    37,783 miles
    Test number
    981234385371
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass36,313 miles (+1,207)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    36,313 miles
    Test number
    588260724002
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryN/s/r & O/s/r body mount straps corroded/broken - not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  3. Pass35,106 miles (+3,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    35,106 miles
    Test number
    551195153083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass32,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    32,073 miles
    Test number
    162328599939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail32,073 miles (+1,791)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,073 miles
    Test number
    423681500016
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass30,282 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    30,282 miles
    Test number
    461569714148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,350 miles (+2,400)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    28,350 miles
    Test number
    613685072349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake almost at end of travel
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass25,950 miles (+1,784)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,950 miles
    Test number
    396081751723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,166 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    24,166 miles
    Test number
    427043786465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Fail24,166 miles (+2,510)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,166 miles
    Test number
    992902449903
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. Pass21,656 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,656 miles
    Test number
    943689951831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,423 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    18,423 miles
    Test number
    131539970930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,003 miles
    Test number
    142542504032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail15,003 miles (+3,798)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,003 miles
    Test number
    946820400584
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  15. Pass11,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    11,205 miles
    Test number
    267757575098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 RJE

Does Y1 RJE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 RJE is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 RJE?
The MOT on Y1 RJE is valid until 20 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 RJE done?
Y1 RJE was recorded at 37,783 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,417 miles a year.
Has Y1 RJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 RJE has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y1 RJE 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 RJE find?
Y1 RJE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; n/s hub seal weeping; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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