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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y209 LHCMOT history

Y209 LHC is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 113,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

Y209 LHC grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
113,240 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y209 LHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y209 LHC was last recorded at 113,240 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,693 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
547 miles
Average per year
3,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,240 miles
  • 2025 – 112,693 miles
  • 2024 – 111,950 miles
  • 2023 – 111,194 miles
  • 2022 – 110,538 miles
  • 2021 – 106,662 miles
  • 2020 – 103,795 miles
  • 2019 – 101,799 miles
  • 2018 – 98,272 miles
  • 2017 – 95,157 miles
  • 2016 – 92,154 miles
  • 2015 – 88,847 miles
  • 2014 – 84,860 miles
  • 2013 – 84,047 miles
  • 2012 – 82,960 miles
  • 2011 – 82,442 miles
  • 2010 – 82,038 miles
  • 2009 – 80,534 miles
  • 2008 – 79,285 miles
  • 2007 – 77,388 miles
  • 2006 – 64,762 miles
  • 2005 – 48,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,240 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight leak of oil from seals (2.5.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,240 miles (+547)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    113,240 miles
    Test number
    688352679176
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  2. Pass112,693 miles (+743)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,693 miles
    Test number
    464994103969
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass111,950 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    111,950 miles
    Test number
    257910756284
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  4. Fail111,949 miles (+755)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,949 miles
    Test number
    966982479529
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded

  5. Pass111,194 miles (+656)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,194 miles
    Test number
    131810465221
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass110,538 miles (+3,876)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,538 miles
    Test number
    719953269735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,662 miles (+2,867)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,662 miles
    Test number
    541425613449
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,795 miles (+1,996)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,795 miles
    Test number
    883731862390
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper stop light not working

  9. Pass101,799 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,799 miles
    Test number
    226847803570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,719 miles (+3,447)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,719 miles
    Test number
    988084417487
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass98,272 miles (+47)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    418899726844
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Fail98,225 miles (+3,068)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,225 miles
    Test number
    642346926318
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area leaking (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,157 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,157 miles
    Test number
    377075943117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass92,154 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,154 miles
    Test number
    685726049337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight leak of oil from seals (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail92,152 miles (+3,305)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    311535085777
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam slight leak of oil from seals (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass88,847 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,847 miles
    Test number
    660268110127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass84,860 miles (+813)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,860 miles
    Test number
    338994594273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass84,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    84,047 miles
    Test number
    466857193298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,047 miles (+1,087)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,047 miles
    Test number
    686417993294
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteChip in zone C
    • NoteN/s step rusted & slightly loose

  20. Pass82,960 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    82,960 miles
    Test number
    518726202317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,950 miles (+508)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,950 miles
    Test number
    335487692212
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass82,442 miles (+404)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,442 miles
    Test number
    379652491459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,038 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,038 miles
    Test number
    481051980213
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass82,038 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,038 miles
    Test number
    781031580265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,534 miles (+1,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,534 miles
    Test number
    993626999268
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass79,285 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    79,285 miles
    Test number
    420923108357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,388 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    993180117360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail77,363 miles (+12,601)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,363 miles
    Test number
    451186507320
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass64,762 miles (+16,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    144496426211
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass48,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    912477335258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail48,492 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    971457335262
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about Y209 LHC

Does Y209 LHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y209 LHC is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y209 LHC?
The MOT on Y209 LHC is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y209 LHC done?
Y209 LHC was recorded at 113,240 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,063 miles a year.
Has Y209 LHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y209 LHC has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y209 LHC 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 Y209 LHC find?
Y209 LHC passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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