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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

Y22 ELBMOT history

Y22 ELB is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

Y22 ELB black 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,767 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 ELB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 ELB was last recorded at 107,767 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 4,720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,047 miles · 11 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,720 miles
Average per year
5,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,767 miles
  • 2025 – 103,047 miles
  • 2024 – 97,470 miles
  • 2023 – 91,461 miles
  • 2022 – 86,322 miles
  • 2021 – 79,561 miles
  • 2020 – 74,585 miles
  • 2018 – 72,016 miles
  • 2017 – 65,939 miles
  • 2016 – 59,492 miles
  • 2015 – 53,092 miles
  • 2014 – 46,919 miles
  • 2013 – 42,957 miles
  • 2012 – 40,333 miles
  • 2011 – 39,199 miles
  • 2010 – 33,208 miles
  • 2009 – 25,560 miles
  • 2008 – 16,982 miles
  • 2007 – 11,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,767 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,767 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,767 miles
    Test number
    446897175197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,047 miles (+5,577)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    103,047 miles
    Test number
    362114591031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass97,470 miles (+1)2 major
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    97,470 miles
    Test number
    446401050813
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail97,469 miles (+6,008)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,469 miles
    Test number
    195138700941
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass91,461 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,461 miles
    Test number
    781897417815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail91,460 miles (+5,138)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,460 miles
    Test number
    164527200636
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass86,322 miles (+6,761)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    86,322 miles
    Test number
    110459285957
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

  8. Pass79,561 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,561 miles
    Test number
    162512669110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,585 miles (+2,569)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,585 miles
    Test number
    679460814500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,016 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,016 miles
    Test number
    943646788537
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Fail72,014 miles (+6,075)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,014 miles
    Test number
    222043077410
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff

  12. Pass65,939 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,939 miles
    Test number
    184739666358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail65,936 miles (+6,444)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    300728275891
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass59,492 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    59,492 miles
    Test number
    106409935865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,488 miles (+6,396)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,488 miles
    Test number
    387213930736
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking

  16. Pass53,092 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    367890755037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteFront axle swivel seals just starting to leak
    • NoteTyre side walls cracking
    • NoteWiper blades starting to split

  17. Fail53,092 miles (+6,173)7 failures1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,092 miles
    Test number
    167618345456
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront axle swivel seals just starting to leak
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on side walls
    • NoteWiper blades starting to split

  18. Pass46,919 miles (+3,962)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,919 miles
    Test number
    105117254028
    • NoteUpper stop light inoperative

  19. Pass42,957 miles (+2,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    296879653003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass40,333 miles (+1,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,333 miles
    Test number
    449667862099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass39,199 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    647770201365
    • NoteADVISE both front tyres starting to perish

  22. Fail39,199 miles (+5,991)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,199 miles
    Test number
    475420301301
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteADVISE both front tyres starting to perish

  23. Pass33,208 miles (+7,648)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    33,208 miles
    Test number
    511172000397
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFRONT SEATBELTS MARED

  24. Pass25,560 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,560 miles
    Test number
    272406009372
    • NoteNearside front swivel housing has slight oil leak
    • NoteOffside front swivel housing has slight oil leak

  25. Fail25,560 miles (+8,578)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,560 miles
    Test number
    581066109301
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNearside front swivel housing has slight oil leak
    • NoteOffside front swivel housing has slight oil leak

  26. Pass16,982 miles (+5,674)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,982 miles
    Test number
    872007878205
    • NoteBoth headlamps right on the lower edge of height setting tolerance
    • NoteSlight door catch damage to offside front seatbelt

  27. Pass11,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    11,308 miles
    Test number
    942922967213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y22 ELB

Does Y22 ELB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y22 ELB is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y22 ELB?
The MOT on Y22 ELB is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y22 ELB done?
Y22 ELB was recorded at 107,767 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,231 miles a year.
Has Y22 ELB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 ELB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y22 ELB 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 Y22 ELB find?
Y22 ELB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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