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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,402 cc

Y20 MSYMOT history

Y20 MSY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

Y20 MSY 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 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,345 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 MSY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 MSY was last recorded at 127,345 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 11,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,799 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,546 miles
Average per year
6,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,345 miles
  • 2025 – 115,799 miles
  • 2024 – 103,391 miles
  • 2023 – 100,316 miles
  • 2021 – 85,394 miles
  • 2020 – 76,589 miles
  • 2019 – 64,673 miles
  • 2018 – 64,671 miles
  • 2017 – 64,268 miles
  • 2016 – 59,039 miles
  • 2015 – 57,202 miles
  • 2014 – 52,458 miles
  • 2013 – 42,323 miles
  • 2012 – 38,739 miles
  • 2011 – 23,362 miles
  • 2010 – 19,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryLow travel on handbrake

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner face of rear cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding o/s/f flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Running fault on the engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,345 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,345 miles
    Test number
    635094906628
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow travel on handbrake
  2. Fail127,345 miles (+11,546)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,345 miles
    Test number
    584973965152
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower edge of rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow travel on handbrake
  3. Pass115,799 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,799 miles
    Test number
    195778908549
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner face of rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Fail115,781 miles (+12,390)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,781 miles
    Test number
    375896176949
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner face of rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Pass103,391 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,391 miles
    Test number
    695937714294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,316 miles (+14,922)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    100,316 miles
    Test number
    760212978329
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  7. Pass85,394 miles (+8,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,394 miles
    Test number
    558096264645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass76,589 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    76,589 miles
    Test number
    475211954121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,123 miles (+11,450)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,123 miles
    Test number
    343589634168
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward of front axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of front axle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. Pass64,673 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    314827547115
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding o/s/f flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRunning fault on the engine
  11. Fail64,673 miles (+2)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,673 miles
    Test number
    175925440784
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feeding o/s/f flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRunning fault on the engine
  12. Pass64,671 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    917916111408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    746949418130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,268 miles (+5,229)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,268 miles
    Test number
    994888515436
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
  15. Pass59,039 miles (+1,837)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    555569922293
    • 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)
  16. Pass57,202 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    57,202 miles
    Test number
    606085565050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyres @ 3mm
  17. Fail57,201 miles (+4,743)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,201 miles
    Test number
    106155765484
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front tyres @ 3mm
  18. Pass52,458 miles (+10,135)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    52,458 miles
    Test number
    147844784461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,323 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    42,323 miles
    Test number
    196950233431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,739 miles (+15,377)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,739 miles
    Test number
    738851782087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    23,362 miles
    Test number
    189653681421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail23,362 miles (+3,717)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,362 miles
    Test number
    435466871086
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  23. Pass19,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,645 miles
    Test number
    412305230222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 MSY

Does Y20 MSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 MSY is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 MSY?
The MOT on Y20 MSY is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 MSY done?
Y20 MSY was recorded at 127,345 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,758 miles a year.
Has Y20 MSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 MSY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 MSY 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 MSY find?
Y20 MSY passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside headlamp reflector slightly defective; coolant leak, and 4 more.

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