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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,495 cc

Y21 TRGMOT history

Y21 TRG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 63,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

Y21 TRG 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 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
63,851 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 TRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 TRG was last recorded at 63,851 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,573 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,278 miles
Average per year
2,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,851 miles
  • 2025 – 61,573 miles
  • 2024 – 59,795 miles
  • 2023 – 58,404 miles
  • 2022 – 57,308 miles
  • 2021 – 55,638 miles
  • 2020 – 53,740 miles
  • 2019 – 51,053 miles
  • 2018 – 48,557 miles
  • 2017 – 45,282 miles
  • 2016 – 42,586 miles
  • 2014 – 38,293 miles
  • 2013 – 35,165 miles
  • 2012 – 31,781 miles
  • 2011 – 26,537 miles
  • 2010 – 23,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,851 miles (+2,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    883760746195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,573 miles (+1,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,573 miles
    Test number
    487092756060
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass59,795 miles (+1,391)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    59,795 miles
    Test number
    952310983503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,404 miles (+1,096)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    58,404 miles
    Test number
    359499950548
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,308 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    579511716213
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail57,308 miles (+1,670)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,308 miles
    Test number
    110116788661
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass55,638 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    570949134127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,638 miles (+1,898)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    907546140776
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,740 miles (+2,687)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,740 miles
    Test number
    830329840647
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Diff Slight Leak

  10. Pass51,053 miles (+2,496)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,053 miles
    Test number
    424544656941
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass48,557 miles (+3,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,557 miles
    Test number
    129558252131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Diff Seal Leaking

  12. Pass45,282 miles (+2,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,282 miles
    Test number
    987791937172
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Cam Cover Gasket
    • AdvisoryOil leak Rear Diff Seal

  13. Pass42,586 miles (+4,293)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    42,586 miles
    Test number
    186671684018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,293 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,293 miles
    Test number
    606629794160
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  15. Fail38,293 miles (+3,128)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,293 miles
    Test number
    106318994177
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s blade torn
    • NoteRear diff oil leak

  16. Pass35,165 miles (+3,384)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    35,165 miles
    Test number
    627210873167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear Diff Seal Leaking

  17. Pass31,781 miles (+1,277)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    31,781 miles
    Test number
    167278682171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,504 miles (+3,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,504 miles
    Test number
    639118082059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass26,537 miles (+2,824)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,537 miles
    Test number
    316304571073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    23,713 miles
    Test number
    681111080086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y21 TRG

Does Y21 TRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 TRG is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 TRG?
The MOT on Y21 TRG is valid until 8 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 TRG done?
Y21 TRG was recorded at 63,851 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,520 miles a year.
Has Y21 TRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 TRG has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y21 TRG 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 TRG find?
Y21 TRG passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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