Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y261 PSPMOT history
Y261 PSP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 86,952 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,153 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y261 PSP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 15 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y261 PSP was last recorded at 86,952 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 996 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 85,956 miles · 26 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 996 miles
- Average per year
- 3,153 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,952 miles
- 2025 – 85,956 miles
- 2024 – 85,206 miles
- 2023 – 84,043 miles
- 2022 – 82,418 miles
- 2020 – 80,214 miles
- 2019 – 76,536 miles
- 2018 – 70,367 miles
- 2013 – 69,612 miles
- 2012 – 67,462 miles
- 2011 – 63,378 miles
- 2010 – 58,670 miles
- 2009 – 42,757 miles
- 2007 – 30,728 miles
- 2006 – 24,515 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,952 miles
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust rubber broken
- AdvisoryFront prop rear UJ and rear prop rear UJ worn
- AdvisoryFuel filter damp
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox crossmember
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Chassi painted in thick black sealer over repairs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,952 miles (+996)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 86,952 miles
- Test number
- 138138493408
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust rubber broken
- AdvisoryFront prop rear UJ and rear prop rear UJ worn
- AdvisoryFuel filter damp
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass85,956 miles (+750)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 85,956 miles
- Test number
- 946904942054
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leaks , engine ,transfer
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass85,206 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 85,206 miles
- Test number
- 537329684755
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,206 miles (+1,163)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,206 miles
- Test number
- 677435620790
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all 4 front track rod ends boots completely split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass84,043 miles (+1,625)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 84,043 miles
- Test number
- 168430645087
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Boots and drag link ends and drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront prop shaft rear joint worn , Also rear prop shaft rear joint worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass82,418 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 82,418 miles
- Test number
- 288292780802
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,417 miles (+2,203)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,417 miles
- Test number
- 219435825038
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitmen arm ball joint rubber (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high No more adjustment (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass80,214 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 80,214 miles
- Test number
- 339350618921
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryChassi painted in thick black sealer over repairs
Fail80,213 miles (+3,677)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,213 miles
- Test number
- 592937843338
- MajorNearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced gearbox crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryChassi painted in thick black sealer over repairs
Pass76,536 miles (+6,169)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,536 miles
- Test number
- 690053061660
- AdvisoryBoth swivel hubs seeping
Pass70,367 miles (+755)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 70,367 miles
- Test number
- 317102099877
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,612 miles (+2,150)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 69,612 miles
- Test number
- 396524203271
- Note2x fronthub seals slight seap of oil
- NoteChasis rusty but not holed
- NoteN/s/f mirror cracked slightly but still has rear view
Pass67,462 miles (+4,084)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 67,462 miles
- Test number
- 557026862115
- NoteNearsidemirror cracked
Pass63,378 miles (+4,708)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 63,378 miles
- Test number
- 197288251191
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Pass58,670 miles (+15,913)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 58,670 miles
- Test number
- 610380320175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,757 miles (+12,029)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 42,757 miles
- Test number
- 273624919005
- NoteNearside Mirror Cracked
Pass30,728 miles (+6,213)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 30,728 miles
- Test number
- 292547417335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,515 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 24,515 miles
- Test number
- 431415006385
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Questions about Y261 PSP
- Does Y261 PSP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y261 PSP is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y261 PSP?
- The MOT on Y261 PSP is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y261 PSP done?
- Y261 PSP was recorded at 86,952 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,153 miles a year.
- Has Y261 PSP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y261 PSP has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y261 PSP 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 Y261 PSP find?
- Y261 PSP passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front exhaust rubber broken; front prop rear uj and rear prop rear uj worn, and 2 more.
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