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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

Y21 FAHMOT history

Y21 FAH is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 15 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 133,053 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

Y21 FAH grey 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 15 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,053 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 FAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
7 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 FAH was last recorded at 133,053 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 3,101 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,952 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,101 miles
Average per year
9,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,053 miles
  • 2025 – 129,952 miles
  • 2021 – 125,651 miles
  • 2020 – 120,736 miles
  • 2019 – 112,379 miles
  • 2018 – 99,718 miles
  • 2017 – 77,831 miles
  • 2016 – 57,175 miles
  • 2015 – 41,345 miles
  • 2014 – 26,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,053 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryMisting/small leak both front swivels

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,053 miles (+3,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,053 miles
    Test number
    830783974249
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMisting/small leak both front swivels
  2. Pass129,952 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,952 miles
    Test number
    594080566210
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  3. Fail129,952 miles (+4,301)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,952 miles
    Test number
    831914391724
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  4. Pass125,651 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,651 miles
    Test number
    326296238157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,636 miles (+4,900)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,636 miles
    Test number
    567765242729
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass120,736 miles (+8,357)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,736 miles
    Test number
    242524068443
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass112,379 miles (+12,661)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    112,379 miles
    Test number
    204911083640
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass99,718 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,718 miles
    Test number
    345654862915
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under radiator. (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven.
  9. Fail99,697 miles (+21,866)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,697 miles
    Test number
    753403707817
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod end in front of front axle. (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded under radiator. (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing uneven.
  10. Pass77,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    712972563660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,831 miles (+20,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    462940511190
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  12. Pass57,175 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    827076054779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  13. Fail57,175 miles (+15,830)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,175 miles
    Test number
    734638010998
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working High level (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  14. Pass41,345 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,345 miles
    Test number
    217631635167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak from N/S/F Swivel ball
    • NoteOil leak from O/S/F Swivel ball
    • NoteOil leak from transfer box
  15. Fail41,345 miles (+14,773)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,345 miles
    Test number
    778471935173
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak from N/S/F Swivel ball
    • NoteOil leak from O/S/F Swivel ball
    • NoteOil leak from transfer box
  16. Fail26,572 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,572 miles
    Test number
    248912734143
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass26,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    26,572 miles
    Test number
    805172634129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 FAH

Does Y21 FAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 FAH is valid until 15 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 FAH?
The MOT on Y21 FAH is valid until 15 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 FAH done?
Y21 FAH was recorded at 133,053 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 9,049 miles a year.
Has Y21 FAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 FAH has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 FAH 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 Y21 FAH find?
Y21 FAH passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box; misting/small leak both front swivels.

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