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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y216 SUGMOT history

Y216 SUG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 93,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

Y216 SUG blue 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 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,815 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 SUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 SUG was last recorded at 93,815 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,915 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
900 miles
Average per year
3,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,815 miles
  • 2025 – 92,915 miles
  • 2024 – 91,883 miles
  • 2023 – 91,844 miles
  • 2022 – 88,576 miles
  • 2021 – 86,073 miles
  • 2020 – 81,652 miles
  • 2019 – 79,193 miles
  • 2018 – 77,452 miles
  • 2017 – 75,215 miles
  • 2016 – 69,615 miles
  • 2015 – 64,636 miles
  • 2014 – 60,087 miles
  • 2013 – 55,337 miles
  • 2012 – 53,333 miles
  • 2011 – 51,253 miles
  • 2010 – 48,553 miles
  • 2009 – 45,027 miles
  • 2008 – 41,129 miles
  • 2007 – 36,792 miles
  • 2006 – 31,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,815 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,815 miles (+900)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,815 miles
    Test number
    858196185326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,915 miles (+1,032)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,915 miles
    Test number
    613686490591
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass91,883 miles (+39)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    91,883 miles
    Test number
    967479816474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail91,844 miles (+3,268)5 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,844 miles
    Test number
    782217736201
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering floor section (6.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis rail inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass88,576 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,576 miles
    Test number
    526770605969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,073 miles (+4,421)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    86,073 miles
    Test number
    677963902964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass81,652 miles (+2,459)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,652 miles
    Test number
    838836347312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,193 miles (+1,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    626263148958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/80R16 reinforced (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/80R16 reinforced (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,452 miles (+2,237)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,452 miles
    Test number
    197156600856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,215 miles
    Test number
    679449686764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,215 miles (+5,600)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,215 miles
    Test number
    725116722515
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  12. Pass69,615 miles (+4,979)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,615 miles
    Test number
    487397704823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,636 miles
    Test number
    584991024545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,636 miles (+4,549)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,636 miles
    Test number
    468664304489
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass60,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    60,087 miles
    Test number
    417856864210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,087 miles (+4,750)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,087 miles
    Test number
    798106264281
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  17. Pass55,337 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    375436473471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,333 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,333 miles
    Test number
    466651562241
    • NoteRear fog lamd lense broken

  19. Fail53,328 miles (+2,075)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,328 miles
    Test number
    357737852470
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear fog lamd lense broken

  20. Pass51,253 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    51,253 miles
    Test number
    315032151485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s body mount

  21. Fail51,245 miles (+2,692)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,245 miles
    Test number
    785221851205
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion to o/s body mount

  22. Pass48,553 miles (+3,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,553 miles
    Test number
    101291550275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass45,027 miles (+3,898)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,027 miles
    Test number
    554172239271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail41,129 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,129 miles
    Test number
    364665458229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass41,129 miles (+4,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,129 miles
    Test number
    501575858268
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass36,792 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    36,792 miles
    Test number
    214759947297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,373 miles
    Test number
    333429146289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 SUG

Does Y216 SUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 SUG is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y216 SUG?
The MOT on Y216 SUG is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 SUG done?
Y216 SUG was recorded at 93,815 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 3,204 miles a year.
Has Y216 SUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 SUG has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y216 SUG 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 Y216 SUG find?
Y216 SUG passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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