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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

Y23 DEFMOT history

Y23 DEF is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

Y23 DEF silver 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 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
134,284 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 DEF was last recorded at 134,284 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,284 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,284 miles
  • 2025 – 131,806 miles
  • 2024 – 128,935 miles
  • 2023 – 126,115 miles
  • 2022 – 123,780 miles
  • 2021 – 123,098 miles
  • 2020 – 122,416 miles
  • 2019 – 120,043 miles
  • 2017 – 113,681 miles
  • 2016 – 93,423 miles
  • 2015 – 72,481 miles
  • 2014 – 66,923 miles
  • 2013 – 56,885 miles
  • 2011 – 46,163 miles
  • 2010 – 37,992 miles
  • 2009 – 33,095 miles
  • 2008 – 27,381 miles
  • 2007 – 20,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,284 miles
  • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defectiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse light not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nsr + nsf (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,284 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    134,284 miles
    Test number
    729330390844
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nsr + nsf (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail134,284 miles (+2,478)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,284 miles
    Test number
    948533207843
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 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))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade defective
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Nsr + nsf (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,806 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    131,806 miles
    Test number
    697851967916
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail131,800 miles (+2,865)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,800 miles
    Test number
    595293440432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass128,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,935 miles
    Test number
    441014757058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,930 miles (+2,815)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,930 miles
    Test number
    184114157332
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass126,115 miles (+2,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,115 miles
    Test number
    325316682208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass123,780 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,780 miles
    Test number
    279871657864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,098 miles (+682)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    123,098 miles
    Test number
    997352990753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,416 miles (+2,373)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,416 miles
    Test number
    431307630739
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass120,043 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,043 miles
    Test number
    390021018644
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer and its pipes are showing some rust and deterioration
    • AdvisorySome chassis sections are showing some surface rust and deterioration

  12. Pass119,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,810 miles
    Test number
    489829597759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail119,807 miles (+6,126)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,807 miles
    Test number
    999886645590
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  14. Pass113,681 miles (+7,645)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    113,681 miles
    Test number
    562409818294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened VERY SLIGHT (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened VERY SLIGHT (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened VERY SLIGHT (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE UNDERSEALED ON UNDERSIDE

  15. Pass106,036 miles (+12,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,036 miles
    Test number
    601065194095
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  16. Pass93,423 miles (+20,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    93,423 miles
    Test number
    584629974730
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  17. Pass72,481 miles (+5,558)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    72,481 miles
    Test number
    137828845433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • NoteTwo child seats fitted

  18. Pass66,923 miles (+10,038)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,923 miles
    Test number
    917646334010
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass56,885 miles (+10,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    406377953059
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass46,163 miles (+8,171)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,163 miles
    Test number
    795368421281
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass37,992 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,992 miles
    Test number
    590775430224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,095 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,095 miles
    Test number
    412157039217
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass33,095 miles (+5,714)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,095 miles
    Test number
    494037239214
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail27,381 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,381 miles
    Test number
    164618628202
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass27,381 miles (+6,654)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    27,381 miles
    Test number
    922618128283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    20,727 miles
    Test number
    953409427203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 DEF

Does Y23 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 DEF is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 DEF?
The MOT on Y23 DEF is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 DEF done?
Y23 DEF was recorded at 134,284 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 6,127 miles a year.
Has Y23 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 DEF has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y23 DEF 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 DEF find?
Y23 DEF passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame; coil spring corroded all 4; rear wiper blade defective, and 3 more.

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