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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y246 MAEMOT history

Y246 MAE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 41,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

Y246 MAE 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 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
41,269 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y246 MAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y246 MAE was last recorded at 41,269 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,160 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
109 miles
Average per year
981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,269 miles
  • 2025 – 41,160 miles
  • 2024 – 40,942 miles
  • 2023 – 39,946 miles
  • 2022 – 39,193 miles
  • 2021 – 37,512 miles
  • 2020 – 36,222 miles
  • 2019 – 34,393 miles
  • 2018 – 33,489 miles
  • 2017 – 32,661 miles
  • 2016 – 31,890 miles
  • 2015 – 31,381 miles
  • 2014 – 31,111 miles
  • 2013 – 30,605 miles
  • 2012 – 29,817 miles
  • 2011 – 29,254 miles
  • 2010 – 28,357 miles
  • 2009 – 27,687 miles
  • 2008 – 25,596 miles
  • 2007 – 23,682 miles
  • 2006 – 21,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,269 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Suspected fuel leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,269 miles (+109)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    41,269 miles
    Test number
    705670428906
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass41,160 miles (+218)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    535479488111
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass40,942 miles (+996)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    40,942 miles
    Test number
    639232833816
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass39,946 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,946 miles
    Test number
    698774528761
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail39,946 miles (+753)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,946 miles
    Test number
    688150776051
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass39,193 miles (+1,681)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    39,193 miles
    Test number
    467810153616
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass37,512 miles (+1,290)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,512 miles
    Test number
    285154180774
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt various (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass36,222 miles (+1,829)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,222 miles
    Test number
    552977003262
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass34,393 miles (+904)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    34,393 miles
    Test number
    835568256903
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass33,489 miles (+828)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    33,489 miles
    Test number
    116119810477
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis starting to corrode

  11. Pass32,661 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,661 miles
    Test number
    232433329047
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySuspected fuel leak from engine

  12. Fail32,661 miles (+771)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,661 miles
    Test number
    297664379890
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySuspected fuel leak from engine

  13. Pass31,890 miles (+509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,890 miles
    Test number
    737820110807
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass31,381 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,381 miles
    Test number
    598844455055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass31,111 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,111 miles
    Test number
    128169354021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,605 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    30,605 miles
    Test number
    106520663421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,817 miles (+563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    29,817 miles
    Test number
    799274852052
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass29,254 miles (+897)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,254 miles
    Test number
    225341661071
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s mirror glass

  19. Pass28,357 miles (+670)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,357 miles
    Test number
    443722360025
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s door mirror

  20. Pass27,687 miles (+2,091)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,687 miles
    Test number
    381565759078
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to nearside door mirror !
    • NoteAdvise slight damage to offside front seat belt !

  21. Fail25,596 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,596 miles
    Test number
    251695268075
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass25,596 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,596 miles
    Test number
    782825068082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,682 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,682 miles
    Test number
    103244157038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,669 miles
    Test number
    922698656014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail21,667 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,667 miles
    Test number
    133288856086
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y246 MAE

Does Y246 MAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y246 MAE is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y246 MAE?
The MOT on Y246 MAE is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y246 MAE done?
Y246 MAE was recorded at 41,269 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 981 miles a year.
Has Y246 MAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y246 MAE has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y246 MAE 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 Y246 MAE find?
Y246 MAE passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play front, and 7 more.

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