Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
Y21 CMEMOT history
Y21 CME is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 154,066 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 154,066 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,639 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y21 CME
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y21 CME was last recorded at 154,066 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 5,117 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Feb 2021: 11,610 miles, lower than 107,559 miles on 5 Apr 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 148,949 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,117 miles
- Average per year
- 7,639 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,066 miles
- 2025 – 148,949 miles
- 2024 – 143,110 miles
- 2023 – 131,119 miles
- 2022 – 115,441 miles
- 2021 – 11,656 miles
- 2019 – 107,559 miles
- 2018 – 105,073 miles
- 2017 – 101,197 miles
- 2016 – 95,946 miles
- 2015 – 83,934 miles
- 2014 – 71,008 miles
- 2013 – 62,187 miles
- 2012 – 53,273 miles
- 2011 – 44,028 miles
- 2010 – 32,409 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass154,066 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2018
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 21 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,066 miles (+5,117)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 154,066 miles
- Test number
- 440626720294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,949 miles (+8)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 148,949 miles
- Test number
- 230012226943
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Fail148,941 miles (+5,831)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,941 miles
- Test number
- 400542595752
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Pass143,110 miles (+11,991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 143,110 miles
- Test number
- 389220649250
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,119 miles (+15,678)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 131,119 miles
- Test number
- 331351562913
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass115,441 miles (+103,785)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 115,441 miles
- Test number
- 301385081564
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints slight leak
Pass11,656 miles (+46)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 11,656 miles
- Test number
- 394449114711
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Fail11,610 miles (-95,949)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,610 miles
- Test number
- 108968905983
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testPosition lamp not working also may require new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Pass107,559 miles (+2,486)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 107,559 miles
- Test number
- 335907273638
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,073 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 105,073 miles
- Test number
- 858896103031
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail105,071 miles (+3,874)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,071 miles
- Test number
- 529876360378
- FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded from front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass101,197 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 101,197 miles
- Test number
- 314538730989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,196 miles (+5,250)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,196 miles
- Test number
- 217204615242
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass95,946 miles (+12,012)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 95,946 miles
- Test number
- 897226291400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,934 miles (+12,926)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 83,934 miles
- Test number
- 366393965167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass71,008 miles (+8,821)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 71,008 miles
- Test number
- 585354554189
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass62,187 miles (+8,914)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 62,187 miles
- Test number
- 798721653194
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass53,273 miles (+9,245)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 53,273 miles
- Test number
- 686704842186
- 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)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteNearside rear wheel bearing has slight play
Pass44,028 miles (+40)4 advisories7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 44,028 miles
- Test number
- 187050411128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteCoolant level low
- NoteFront number plate cracked, but still readable
- NoteN,S,R tyre worn to 3.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm
- NoteO,S,F outside brake pad worn to 5mm, checked with wheel's on
- NoteO,S,R tyre worn to 3mm tred, legal limit 1.6mm
- NoteRear wiper blade split
- NoteReverse lamp inop
Fail43,988 miles (+11,579)1 dangerous10 failures4 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,988 miles
- Test number
- 128461201100
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteCoolant level low
- NoteFront number plate cracked, but still readable
- NoteN,S,R tyre worn to 3.5mm, legal limit 1.6mm
- NoteO,S,F outside brake pad worn to 5mm, checked with wheel's on
- NoteO,S,R tyre worn to 3mm tred, legal limit 1.6mm
- NoteRear prop-shaft, front mounting bolt's loose
- NoteRear wiper blade split
- NoteReverse lamp inop
- NoteTransfer box rear pinion oil seal leaking, driping out of park brake drum
Pass32,409 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 32,409 miles
- Test number
- 212211510115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteSlight damage to front number plate.
Questions about Y21 CME
- Does Y21 CME currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 CME is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y21 CME?
- The MOT on Y21 CME is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y21 CME done?
- Y21 CME was recorded at 154,066 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 7,639 miles a year.
- Has Y21 CME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y21 CME has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y21 CME ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y21 CME find?
- Y21 CME passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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