
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y20 HUEMOT history
Y20 HUE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,363 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 108,363 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 12 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,493 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y20 HUE
- 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
- 27 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y20 HUE was last recorded at 108,363 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,362 miles · 8 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 2,493 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 108,363 miles
- 2024 – 106,736 miles
- 2023 – 102,732 miles
- 2022 – 99,248 miles
- 2021 – 97,940 miles
- 2019 – 97,536 miles
- 2018 – 95,391 miles
- 2016 – 86,864 miles
- 2015 – 83,956 miles
- 2014 – 81,181 miles
- 2013 – 76,642 miles
- 2012 – 76,246 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering damper has limited effect. not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear fog switch faulty but still woks
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,363 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 108,363 miles
- Test number
- 272383693755
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering damper has limited effect. not excessive
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fog switch faulty but still woks
Fail108,362 miles (+1,626)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,362 miles
- Test number
- 603778983340
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering damper has limited effect. not excessive
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear fog switch faulty but still works.
Pass106,736 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 106,736 miles
- Test number
- 822890432550
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,736 miles (+7)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,736 miles
- Test number
- 427617724035
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail106,729 miles (+3,997)1 dangerous20 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,729 miles
- Test number
- 716056035337
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Leaking on brake disc. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember, by fuel tank as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember, by fuel tank as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Crossmember as marked. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,732 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 102,732 miles
- Test number
- 629522975540
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on hard acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed have to slam door to shut (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front spring turrett rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight rear hub oil seal leak near brake disc
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed have to slam door to shut (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake comes up high
Fail102,732 miles (+3,484)6 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,732 miles
- Test number
- 748864032222
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged hole in centre of belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering lock stop missing drop arm fowling axle (2.1.4 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on hard acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed have to slam door to shut (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front spring turrett rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear slight rear hub oil seal leak near brake disc
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed have to slam door to shut (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHand brake comes up high
Pass99,248 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 99,248 miles
- Test number
- 829853615782
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hoses insecure under bonnet.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail99,248 miles (+1,308)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,248 miles
- Test number
- 955214660011
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint end. New arm required no lip for the boot to hold onto. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hoses insecure under bonnet.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass97,940 miles (+404)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 97,940 miles
- Test number
- 162908707419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,536 miles (+23)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 97,536 miles
- Test number
- 571824718829
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail97,513 miles (+2,122)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,513 miles
- Test number
- 722817611142
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass95,391 miles (+33)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 95,391 miles
- Test number
- 550147104674
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail95,358 miles (+8,494)3 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,358 miles
- Test number
- 243148490814
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Position lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass86,864 miles (+65)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 86,864 miles
- Test number
- 517273736519
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail86,799 miles (+2,843)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,799 miles
- Test number
- 216556027103
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass83,956 miles (+2,775)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 83,956 miles
- Test number
- 854323418943
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tie rod bush at chassis end slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tie rod bush at chassis end has slight play
- AdvisoryBrake pedal travel
Pass81,181 miles (+4,539)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 81,181 miles
- Test number
- 275245724369
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass76,642 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 76,642 miles
- Test number
- 499975723496
- 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)
Fail76,642 miles (+396)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,642 miles
- Test number
- 158234523328
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- 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)
Pass76,246 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 76,246 miles
- Test number
- 475809512478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSlight grease leak front hubs
Fail76,246 miles4 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,246 miles
- Test number
- 498303912335
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteSlight grease leak front hubs
Questions about Y20 HUE
- Does Y20 HUE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y20 HUE expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y20 HUE?
- The MOT on Y20 HUE expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y20 HUE done?
- Y20 HUE was recorded at 108,363 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
- Has Y20 HUE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y20 HUE has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y20 HUE 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 Y20 HUE find?
- Y20 HUE passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: central front steering damper has limited effect. not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive; rear fog switch faulty but still woks.
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