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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

Y24 DEFMOT history

Y24 DEF is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

Y24 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 13 May 2027
Mileage
170,627 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y24 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
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y24 DEF was last recorded at 170,627 miles on 14 May 2026, 2,659 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,968 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,659 miles
Average per year
6,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,627 miles
  • 2024 – 167,968 miles
  • 2023 – 160,214 miles
  • 2022 – 157,337 miles
  • 2021 – 152,827 miles
  • 2020 – 150,254 miles
  • 2018 – 145,283 miles
  • 2017 – 136,311 miles
  • 2015 – 132,518 miles
  • 2014 – 131,052 miles
  • 2013 – 114,453 miles
  • 2012 – 94,427 miles
  • 2011 – 87,425 miles
  • 2010 – 80,631 miles
  • 2009 – 74,748 miles
  • 2007 – 55,662 miles
  • 2006 – 45,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,627 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,627 miles (+2,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2027
    Odometer
    170,627 miles
    Test number
    694153362663
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,968 miles (+7,754)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    167,968 miles
    Test number
    278595256999
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear chassis
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4

  3. Pass160,214 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,214 miles
    Test number
    109592491000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,337 miles (+4,510)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    157,337 miles
    Test number
    323906168899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,827 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,827 miles
    Test number
    626662269700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,254 miles (+4,971)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    150,254 miles
    Test number
    504902652696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass145,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    145,283 miles
    Test number
    510779146365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail145,283 miles (+8,972)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,283 miles
    Test number
    901965427665
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass136,311 miles (+3,793)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    136,311 miles
    Test number
    375279876574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,518 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    132,518 miles
    Test number
    734718672593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass131,052 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    131,052 miles
    Test number
    607234894210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  12. Fail131,049 miles (+16,596)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,049 miles
    Test number
    357069684220
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  13. Pass114,453 miles (+1,455)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    438829413398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail112,998 miles (+18,571)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    795028903357
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass94,427 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    94,427 miles
    Test number
    527538492269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,425 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,425 miles
    Test number
    707450881233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,414 miles (+6,783)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,414 miles
    Test number
    515938671256
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  18. Pass80,631 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    80,631 miles
    Test number
    373598470457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,588 miles (+5,840)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,588 miles
    Test number
    712963070245
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass74,748 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,748 miles
    Test number
    364952079498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,584 miles (+18,922)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,584 miles
    Test number
    690794569218
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass55,662 miles (+10,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,662 miles
    Test number
    423996677207
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass45,656 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    45,656 miles
    Test number
    500465376208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y24 DEF

Does Y24 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y24 DEF is valid until 13 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y24 DEF?
The MOT on Y24 DEF is valid until 13 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y24 DEF done?
Y24 DEF was recorded at 170,627 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,372 miles a year.
Has Y24 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y24 DEF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2018.
Has the mileage on Y24 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 Y24 DEF find?
Y24 DEF passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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