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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

Y22 SPLMOT history

Y22 SPL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 68,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

Y22 SPL grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,043 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y22 SPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
23 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y22 SPL was last recorded at 68,043 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 9,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,435 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,608 miles
Average per year
3,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,043 miles
  • 2025 – 58,435 miles
  • 2024 – 50,234 miles
  • 2023 – 46,781 miles
  • 2022 – 43,674 miles
  • 2021 – 40,807 miles
  • 2019 – 37,982 miles
  • 2018 – 34,152 miles
  • 2017 – 30,562 miles
  • 2016 – 25,986 miles
  • 2015 – 23,056 miles
  • 2014 – 21,177 miles
  • 2013 – 20,074 miles
  • 2012 – 14,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,043 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear metal pipe corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

16 tests since 16 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,043 miles (+9,608)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,043 miles
    Test number
    981319681617
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass58,435 miles (+8,201)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    58,435 miles
    Test number
    416773082974
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass50,234 miles (+3,453)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    50,234 miles
    Test number
    161220818942
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering swivels appear to be leaking
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear metal pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass46,781 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    619448871091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,674 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    43,674 miles
    Test number
    813064073633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,807 miles (+2,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    40,807 miles
    Test number
    624436254400
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted / corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the chassis
  7. Pass37,982 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,982 miles
    Test number
    114573760321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail37,848 miles (+3,696)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,848 miles
    Test number
    983894231306
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass34,152 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    158261092488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    30,562 miles
    Test number
    481811483057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail30,256 miles (+4,270)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,256 miles
    Test number
    287149455377
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  12. Pass25,986 miles (+2,930)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,986 miles
    Test number
    948371564609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,056 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    23,056 miles
    Test number
    219058745144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,177 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    21,177 miles
    Test number
    538595254125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,074 miles (+5,470)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,074 miles
    Test number
    249366653178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    14,604 miles
    Test number
    489297732106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y22 SPL

Does Y22 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y22 SPL is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y22 SPL?
The MOT on Y22 SPL is valid until 20 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 SPL done?
Y22 SPL was recorded at 68,043 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,882 miles a year.
Has Y22 SPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y22 SPL has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y22 SPL 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 SPL find?
Y22 SPL passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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