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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

Y23 AGLMOT history

Y23 AGL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

Y23 AGL green 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 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
97,952 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 AGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 AGL was last recorded at 97,952 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 6,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,417 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,535 miles
Average per year
5,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,952 miles
  • 2024 – 91,417 miles
  • 2023 – 86,056 miles
  • 2022 – 81,399 miles
  • 2021 – 77,452 miles
  • 2020 – 71,871 miles
  • 2019 – 67,027 miles
  • 2018 – 62,381 miles
  • 2017 – 56,775 miles
  • 2016 – 51,159 miles
  • 2015 – 45,677 miles
  • 2014 – 40,044 miles
  • 2013 – 35,076 miles
  • 2012 – 29,507 miles
  • 2011 – 24,278 miles
  • 2010 – 18,639 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,952 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.

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,952 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    97,952 miles
    Test number
    845743571914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass91,417 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,417 miles
    Test number
    546632629104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass86,056 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    86,056 miles
    Test number
    344304553601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail86,037 miles (+4,638)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,037 miles
    Test number
    232908419398
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,399 miles (+3,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,399 miles
    Test number
    687610341433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,452 miles (+5,581)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,452 miles
    Test number
    947733782248
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE WARNING LIGHT NOT WORKING...
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT FLEXI HOSE... (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass71,871 miles (+4,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    605981099238
    • AdvisoryCUT IN SIDEWALL OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE...
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass67,027 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,027 miles
    Test number
    318954427410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,025 miles (+4,644)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,025 miles
    Test number
    419036442014
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR... (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass62,381 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,381 miles
    Test number
    424860173531
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail62,378 miles (+5,603)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,378 miles
    Test number
    536244460495
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass56,775 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,775 miles
    Test number
    936867843936
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail56,774 miles (+5,615)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    792742574076
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass51,159 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    745100408760
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has small cut to cords -25mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has small cut to cords -25mm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to crack

  15. Fail51,159 miles (+5,482)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    340773169279
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has small cut to cords -25mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has small cut to cords -25mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft rear joint has play in
    • AdvisoryTyres starting to crack

  16. Pass45,677 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,677 miles
    Test number
    317220658262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail45,671 miles (+5,627)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,671 miles
    Test number
    463924363804
    • FailureBraking system leaking around master cylinder (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTailgate hinges have play in

  18. Pass40,044 miles (+4,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,044 miles
    Test number
    549355394203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass35,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    347636493241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,076 miles (+5,569)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,076 miles
    Test number
    425876993267
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass29,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,507 miles
    Test number
    439528192205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,507 miles (+5,229)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,507 miles
    Test number
    177528392208
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass24,278 miles (+5,639)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    24,278 miles
    Test number
    759301691241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNear side front tyre has cut in it of 18mm but is not deep enough to reach the cords
    • NoteOff side rear tyre has a cut in it off 20mm but is not deep enough to reach the cords

  24. Pass18,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,639 miles
    Test number
    791296860257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 AGL

Does Y23 AGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 AGL is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y23 AGL?
The MOT on Y23 AGL is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 AGL done?
Y23 AGL was recorded at 97,952 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,246 miles a year.
Has Y23 AGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 AGL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y23 AGL 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 Y23 AGL find?
Y23 AGL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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