Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
Y20 HENMOT history
Y20 HEN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,788 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 140,788 mi
- At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,148 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y20 HEN
- 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
- 28 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y20 HEN was last recorded at 140,788 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Aug 2014: 92,783 miles, lower than 92,785 miles on 31 Jul 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 138,386 miles · 31 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,402 miles
- Average per year
- 6,148 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 140,788 miles
- 2023 – 138,386 miles
- 2022 – 133,233 miles
- 2021 – 129,778 miles
- 2020 – 126,998 miles
- 2019 – 122,868 miles
- 2018 – 118,112 miles
- 2017 – 112,508 miles
- 2016 – 105,598 miles
- 2015 – 99,540 miles
- 2014 – 92,783 miles
- 2013 – 84,233 miles
- 2012 – 75,413 miles
- 2011 – 63,155 miles
- 2010 – 52,004 miles
- 2009 – 42,939 miles
- 2008 – 34,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,788 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear worn uneven
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,788 miles (+2,402)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 140,788 miles
- Test number
- 933303281604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,386 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 138,386 miles
- Test number
- 451732284343
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail138,386 miles (+5,153)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,386 miles
- Test number
- 428603797745
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass133,233 miles (+3,455)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 133,233 miles
- Test number
- 491755014501
- AdvisoryAdvise steering arm drop arm ball joint, dust cover perished
- AdvisoryAdvise wear at steering dampener bush
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass129,778 miles (+2,780)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 129,778 miles
- Test number
- 777754387182
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower 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))
Pass126,998 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 126,998 miles
- Test number
- 123264163457
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail126,997 miles (+4,129)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,997 miles
- Test number
- 694033859119
- MajorBrake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass122,868 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 122,868 miles
- Test number
- 353303322035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,826 miles (+4,714)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,826 miles
- Test number
- 632098555780
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise brake fluid aged
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,112 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 118,112 miles
- Test number
- 831399379176
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,112 miles (+5,604)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,112 miles
- Test number
- 269522841654
- MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,508 miles (+6,910)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 112,508 miles
- Test number
- 374086548584
- AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass105,598 miles (+6,058)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 105,598 miles
- Test number
- 902500023618
- AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres perished
- AdvisoryAdvise oil leak from engine
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,540 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 99,540 miles
- Test number
- 150296767269
- AdvisoryNearside Rear worn uneven
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (4.1.E.1)
Fail99,538 miles (+1)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,538 miles
- Test number
- 676078604817
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear worn uneven
- AdvisoryOffside Rear uneven and low in tread
Fail99,537 miles (+6,754)6 failures4 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,537 miles
- Test number
- 388631215227
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteAdvise n/s/f tyre worn uneven
- NoteAdvise o/s/f tyre uneven and low in tread
- NoteAdvise rear fuel filter rusty
- NoteAdvise slight leakage from o/s/f knuckel joint
- NoteAdvise slight movement from n/s/f hub
Pass92,783 miles (-2)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 92,783 miles
- Test number
- 827983214233
- NoteAdvise slight free play at n/s/f wheel bearing
- NoteAdvise slight free play at steering wheel
- NoteAdvise slight leak from o/s crome ball
Fail92,785 miles (+8,552)2 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,785 miles
- Test number
- 317542014447
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteAdvise slight corroision at both front brake pipes
- NoteAdvise slight corrosion at front power steering pipe
- NoteAdvise slight free play at n/s/f wheel bearing
- NoteAdvise slight free play at steering wheel
- NoteAdvise slight leak from o/s crome ball
- NoteAdvise slight oil leak from bell housing
Pass84,233 miles (+8,820)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 84,233 miles
- Test number
- 548804313293
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteAdvise movement at both rear shock absober upper and lower bushes
- NoteAdvise movement at o/s trrack rod end
- NoteAdvise washer aim poor
Pass75,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 75,413 miles
- Test number
- 758818102244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,413 miles (+12,258)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,413 miles
- Test number
- 935228902275
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass63,155 miles (+11,151)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 63,155 miles
- Test number
- 188287751135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 52,004 miles
- Test number
- 633666440107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,004 miles (+9,065)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,004 miles
- Test number
- 840926140138
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- 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)
Pass42,939 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 42,939 miles
- Test number
- 802461809246
- NoteSlight oil leak o/s/f sphere
- NoteSlight oil leak rear diff oil seal
Fail42,939 miles (+8,924)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,939 miles
- Test number
- 784314099179
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight oil leak o/s/f sphere
- NoteSlight oil leak rear diff oil seal
Pass34,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 34,015 miles
- Test number
- 833479098124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y20 HEN
- Does Y20 HEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 HEN is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y20 HEN?
- The MOT on Y20 HEN is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y20 HEN done?
- Y20 HEN was recorded at 140,788 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 6,148 miles a year.
- Has Y20 HEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y20 HEN has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y20 HEN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y20 HEN find?
- Y20 HEN passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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