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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

Y21 MSSMOT history

Y21 MSS is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 88,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

Y21 MSS silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,474 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 MSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
26 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 MSS was last recorded at 88,474 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 4,911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,563 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,911 miles
Average per year
4,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,474 miles
  • 2025 – 83,563 miles
  • 2024 – 83,431 miles
  • 2023 – 83,126 miles
  • 2022 – 82,182 miles
  • 2021 – 77,421 miles
  • 2020 – 77,236 miles
  • 2019 – 72,087 miles
  • 2018 – 65,075 miles
  • 2017 – 58,092 miles
  • 2016 – 50,985 miles
  • 2015 – 43,653 miles
  • 2014 – 37,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,474 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryWashers jet lose
  • AdvisoryHand brake need service

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,474 miles (+4,911)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,474 miles
    Test number
    109321602604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWashers jet lose
    • AdvisoryHand brake need service

  2. Pass83,563 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,563 miles
    Test number
    531170195941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,431 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    819460710246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,126 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    102544285324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,182 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,182 miles
    Test number
    351405914431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,163 miles (+4,742)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,163 miles
    Test number
    263137983361
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass77,421 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    77,421 miles
    Test number
    398765351216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    520703080360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail77,236 miles (+5,149)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,236 miles
    Test number
    894942613239
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,087 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,087 miles
    Test number
    991054233495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    65,075 miles
    Test number
    174585295734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,075 miles (+6,983)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,075 miles
    Test number
    644097160263
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass58,092 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    638996675049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail58,092 miles (+7,107)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,092 miles
    Test number
    919066395543
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass50,985 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    50,985 miles
    Test number
    991352169418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,653 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    43,653 miles
    Test number
    982741206021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,671 miles
    Test number
    738822674227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y21 MSS

Does Y21 MSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 MSS is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 MSS?
The MOT on Y21 MSS is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 MSS done?
Y21 MSS was recorded at 88,474 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,280 miles a year.
Has Y21 MSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 MSS has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y21 MSS 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 MSS find?
Y21 MSS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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