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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y218 NJBMOT history

Y218 NJB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

Y218 NJB 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 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,474 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y218 NJB
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y218 NJB was last recorded at 138,474 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2009: 77,313 miles, lower than 651,908 miles on 5 Jul 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
137,821 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
653 miles
Average per year
4,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,474 miles
  • 2025 – 137,821 miles
  • 2024 – 134,980 miles
  • 2023 – 134,258 miles
  • 2022 – 134,172 miles
  • 2021 – 133,111 miles
  • 2019 – 132,389 miles
  • 2018 – 130,956 miles
  • 2017 – 129,692 miles
  • 2015 – 120,749 miles
  • 2014 – 106,942 miles
  • 2013 – 91,754 miles
  • 2012 – 87,188 miles
  • 2010 – 86,373 miles
  • 2009 – 77,313 miles
  • 2008 – 651,908 miles
  • 2007 – 57,848 miles
  • 2006 – 48,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,474 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from t piece via flexi pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,474 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,474 miles
    Test number
    996806739782
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail138,474 miles (+653)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,474 miles
    Test number
    657877689829
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,821 miles (+2,841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    137,821 miles
    Test number
    982938774010
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,980 miles (+722)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    412809863313
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,258 miles (+86)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,258 miles
    Test number
    830546332936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,172 miles (+1,061)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,172 miles
    Test number
    633298664289
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,111 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    133,111 miles
    Test number
    149289234666
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from t piece via flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail133,109 miles (+720)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,109 miles
    Test number
    105208665579
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering damper (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from t piece via flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass132,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,389 miles
    Test number
    887341007112
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear from flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail132,388 miles (+1,432)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,388 miles
    Test number
    251740661187
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (rear from flexi hose) (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass130,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    130,956 miles
    Test number
    840980739420
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel becoming long

  12. Fail130,956 miles (+1,264)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,956 miles
    Test number
    232234625643
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 to rear (rear) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel becoming long

  13. Pass129,692 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,692 miles
    Test number
    950386988257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass129,513 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    129,513 miles
    Test number
    529672896765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail129,512 miles (+8,763)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,512 miles
    Test number
    978121755957
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable swivel housing (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component excessively corroded and unserviceable swivel housing (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureTrack rod end damaged and unserviceable Drop arm circlip insecure (2.2.C.1d)

  16. Pass120,749 miles (+13,807)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,749 miles
    Test number
    131960414641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,942 miles (+15,188)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    106,942 miles
    Test number
    199646054248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,754 miles (+4,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,754 miles
    Test number
    309709123017
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Pass87,188 miles (+815)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,188 miles
    Test number
    965424672096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,373 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    86,373 miles
    Test number
    590834220289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail86,367 miles (+9,054)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,367 miles
    Test number
    701161420291
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront swivel hubs leaking

  22. Pass77,313 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    134591029309
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre seatbelt stalk covers incomplete
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear mud gaurd slight damage

  23. Fail77,313 miles (-574,595)3 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,313 miles
    Test number
    774561529341
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCentre seatbelt stalk covers incomplete
    • NoteOffside front tyre sidewall slight damage
    • NoteOffside rear mud gaurd slight damage

  24. Pass651,908 miles (+594,060)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    651,908 miles
    Test number
    561007788167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    774173187113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,848 miles (+8,996)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,848 miles
    Test number
    931073087150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass48,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,852 miles
    Test number
    580959176055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y218 NJB

Does Y218 NJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y218 NJB is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y218 NJB?
The MOT on Y218 NJB is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y218 NJB done?
Y218 NJB was recorded at 138,474 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,372 miles a year.
Has Y218 NJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y218 NJB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y218 NJB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y218 NJB find?
Y218 NJB passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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