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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y204 MODMOT history

Y204 MOD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 96,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

Y204 MOD 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,941 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y204 MOD
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 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y204 MOD was last recorded at 96,941 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,940 miles · 19 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,941 miles
  • 2025 – 95,710 miles
  • 2024 – 94,741 miles
  • 2023 – 94,131 miles
  • 2022 – 93,450 miles
  • 2021 – 91,644 miles
  • 2020 – 90,938 miles
  • 2019 – 90,208 miles
  • 2018 – 88,740 miles
  • 2017 – 87,107 miles
  • 2015 – 85,138 miles
  • 2014 – 83,158 miles
  • 2013 – 81,785 miles
  • 2012 – 80,879 miles
  • 2011 – 79,216 miles
  • 2010 – 76,930 miles
  • 2009 – 74,829 miles
  • 2008 – 71,913 miles
  • 2007 – 60,451 miles
  • 2006 – 52,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,941 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer side of chassis near top coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front to rear pipe.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to 1.5mm limit.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint boot.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,941 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    236370170100
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer side of chassis near top coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail96,940 miles (+1,230)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,940 miles
    Test number
    578692785269
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture On top of chassis rail (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Lower chassis by tow bar front mounting arm (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear X member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail joining rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On the 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer side of chassis near top coil spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,710 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    95,710 miles
    Test number
    407169602638
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to 1.5mm limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail95,710 miles (+969)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,710 miles
    Test number
    765965724153
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very close to 1.5mm limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass94,741 miles (+610)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,741 miles
    Test number
    227442306505
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, centre. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, centre. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass94,131 miles (+681)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    520046032198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie Rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass93,450 miles (+1,806)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    93,450 miles
    Test number
    770298487905
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint boot. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint boot. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft, rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass91,644 miles (+706)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    600960364123
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint boot. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear axle ball joint boot split but preventing the ingress of dirt.

  9. Pass90,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,938 miles
    Test number
    144216310460
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail90,938 miles (+730)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,938 miles
    Test number
    653916391238
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass90,208 miles (+1,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,208 miles
    Test number
    541744693834
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Pass88,740 miles (+1,633)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    88,740 miles
    Test number
    540829179931
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass87,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,107 miles
    Test number
    907459053143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,107 miles (+1,969)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,107 miles
    Test number
    300847264310
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass85,138 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,138 miles
    Test number
    506652183574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,577 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,577 miles
    Test number
    475082415006
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail84,577 miles (+1,419)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,577 miles
    Test number
    837482015004
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass83,158 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    83,158 miles
    Test number
    179518574443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,785 miles (+906)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    81,785 miles
    Test number
    588256753096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly misshaped

  20. Pass80,879 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    605629972071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,216 miles (+2,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    79,216 miles
    Test number
    335398281084
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass76,930 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,930 miles
    Test number
    844480120065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,829 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    74,829 miles
    Test number
    763008029045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,913 miles (+11,462)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,913 miles
    Test number
    693314848035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,451 miles (+8,362)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,451 miles
    Test number
    550767437024
    • NoteSide steps and n/s/r reflector damaged

  26. Pass52,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,089 miles
    Test number
    291819336035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y204 MOD

Does Y204 MOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y204 MOD is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y204 MOD?
The MOT on Y204 MOD is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y204 MOD done?
Y204 MOD was recorded at 96,941 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,248 miles a year.
Has Y204 MOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y204 MOD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y204 MOD 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 Y204 MOD find?
Y204 MOD passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin on the 1.5mm limit; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer side of chassis near top coil spring mount; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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