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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,395 cc

Y20 OATMOT history

Y20 OAT is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Aug 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

Y20 OAT black 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,140 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 OAT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
7 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 OAT was last recorded at 97,140 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,140 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,140 miles
  • 2025 – 92,454 miles
  • 2024 – 88,516 miles
  • 2023 – 81,940 miles
  • 2021 – 75,558 miles
  • 2020 – 67,871 miles
  • 2019 – 63,810 miles
  • 2018 – 63,581 miles
  • 2017 – 60,135 miles
  • 2016 – 57,024 miles
  • 2015 – 52,366 miles
  • 2014 – 46,586 miles
  • 2013 – 39,550 miles
  • 2012 – 32,014 miles
  • 2011 – 25,663 miles
  • 2010 – 19,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,140 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront both swivel seals weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,140 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    760936102163
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both swivel seals weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  2. Fail97,140 miles (+4,686)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,140 miles
    Test number
    477417624563
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod of the 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both swivel seals weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass92,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,454 miles
    Test number
    480095868903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,454 miles (+3,938)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,454 miles
    Test number
    433404383389
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,516 miles (+6,576)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,516 miles
    Test number
    203491015186
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working, date of first use before requirement

  6. Pass81,940 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,940 miles
    Test number
    225822877887
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  7. Fail81,940 miles (+6,382)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,940 miles
    Test number
    898454455288
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fitted (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting box section split apart (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  8. Pass75,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    424938491684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,558 miles (+7,687)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,558 miles
    Test number
    149838672330
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both jets (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass67,871 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    818820011735
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail67,871 miles (+4,061)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,871 miles
    Test number
    692969896211
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass63,810 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,810 miles
    Test number
    708343342989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,581 miles (+3,446)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    63,581 miles
    Test number
    948583463516
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass60,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,135 miles
    Test number
    460779075283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail60,135 miles (+3,111)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,135 miles
    Test number
    147028303260
    • Repaired at testOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass57,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    57,024 miles
    Test number
    219078095069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,024 miles (+4,658)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,024 miles
    Test number
    396366388491
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass52,366 miles (+102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,366 miles
    Test number
    839143105228
    • NoteO/side door mirror slightly loose

  19. Fail52,264 miles (+5,678)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,264 miles
    Test number
    825026295157
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass46,586 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    46,586 miles
    Test number
    687768814276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,550 miles (+7,536)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,550 miles
    Test number
    508898693158
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass32,014 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,014 miles
    Test number
    889321222216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,663 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,663 miles
    Test number
    339015011483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,957 miles
    Test number
    603304010236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 OAT

Does Y20 OAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 OAT is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 OAT?
The MOT on Y20 OAT is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 OAT done?
Y20 OAT was recorded at 97,140 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 4,951 miles a year.
Has Y20 OAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 OAT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 OAT 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 OAT find?
Y20 OAT passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front both swivel seals weeping; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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