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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y204 NYDMOT history

Y204 NYD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 132,675 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

Y204 NYD 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 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,675 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y204 NYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y204 NYD was last recorded at 132,675 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,974 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,701 miles
Average per year
5,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,675 miles
  • 2025 – 128,974 miles
  • 2024 – 124,658 miles
  • 2023 – 121,143 miles
  • 2022 – 116,176 miles
  • 2021 – 111,513 miles
  • 2020 – 106,978 miles
  • 2019 – 102,463 miles
  • 2018 – 97,055 miles
  • 2017 – 92,200 miles
  • 2016 – 87,742 miles
  • 2015 – 83,200 miles
  • 2014 – 76,984 miles
  • 2013 – 70,626 miles
  • 2012 – 64,456 miles
  • 2011 – 58,627 miles
  • 2010 – 51,334 miles
  • 2009 – 45,094 miles
  • 2008 – 40,367 miles
  • 2007 – 34,697 miles
  • 2006 – 28,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,675 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,675 miles (+3,701)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,675 miles
    Test number
    216191230924
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass128,974 miles (+4,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    128,974 miles
    Test number
    711133261041
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass124,658 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    124,658 miles
    Test number
    944869722443
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail124,658 miles (+3,515)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,658 miles
    Test number
    899069251171
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle, upper 'V' stabiliser b/joint dustcover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft, rear u/j slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass121,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    121,143 miles
    Test number
    429568631974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,143 miles (+4,967)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,143 miles
    Test number
    933853502547
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,176 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    116,176 miles
    Test number
    868993664210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,513 miles (+4,535)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    111,513 miles
    Test number
    191032210832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,978 miles (+4,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    106,978 miles
    Test number
    283529912278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass102,463 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    254743434264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,055 miles (+4,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,055 miles
    Test number
    640887109894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass92,200 miles (+4,458)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,200 miles
    Test number
    548746878001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,742 miles (+4,542)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    87,742 miles
    Test number
    924828857416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,200 miles (+6,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,200 miles
    Test number
    315916715040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,984 miles (+6,358)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    76,984 miles
    Test number
    658670734071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,626 miles (+6,170)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,626 miles
    Test number
    915262433047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    648843032088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,456 miles (+5,829)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    925083232093
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass58,627 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    529474851005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,334 miles
    Test number
    551079540082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail51,334 miles (+6,240)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,334 miles
    Test number
    580199740045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  22. Pass45,094 miles (+4,727)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,094 miles
    Test number
    893256559068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,367 miles (+5,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,367 miles
    Test number
    404980558094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,697 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,697 miles
    Test number
    740350957028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,680 miles
    Test number
    510346946053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y204 NYD

Does Y204 NYD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y204 NYD is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y204 NYD?
The MOT on Y204 NYD is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y204 NYD done?
Y204 NYD was recorded at 132,675 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,224 miles a year.
Has Y204 NYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y204 NYD has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y204 NYD 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 NYD find?
Y204 NYD passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint.; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 4 more.

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