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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y266 SRVMOT history

Y266 SRV is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

Y266 SRV white 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 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
185,234 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 SRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 SRV was last recorded at 185,234 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,234 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 185,234 miles
  • 2024 – 181,678 miles
  • 2023 – 181,316 miles
  • 2022 – 180,746 miles
  • 2021 – 175,423 miles
  • 2020 – 169,544 miles
  • 2019 – 159,830 miles
  • 2018 – 158,479 miles
  • 2017 – 158,321 miles
  • 2016 – 158,130 miles
  • 2015 – 157,000 miles
  • 2014 – 152,110 miles
  • 2013 – 144,600 miles
  • 2012 – 136,246 miles
  • 2011 – 134,295 miles
  • 2010 – 130,854 miles
  • 2009 – 125,805 miles
  • 2008 – 121,661 miles
  • 2007 – 114,668 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,234 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive differential

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,234 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    185,234 miles
    Test number
    450805874009
    • MinorNearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail185,234 miles (+3,556)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,234 miles
    Test number
    454880382040
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass181,678 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,678 miles
    Test number
    419120460773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass181,316 miles (+570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    181,316 miles
    Test number
    343263631230
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low

  5. Pass180,746 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    180,746 miles
    Test number
    527618189335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail180,723 miles (+5,300)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,723 miles
    Test number
    184456088958
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass175,423 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    175,423 miles
    Test number
    646728011412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,544 miles (+9,714)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    169,544 miles
    Test number
    131556688991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,830 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,830 miles
    Test number
    670757462886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass158,479 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    158,479 miles
    Test number
    124714243158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,321 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    158,321 miles
    Test number
    336064241928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,130 miles (+1,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,130 miles
    Test number
    427173204169
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail157,000 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,000 miles
    Test number
    617404935030
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

  14. Pass157,000 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    157,000 miles
    Test number
    737284735071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,110 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    152,110 miles
    Test number
    979316754085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass144,600 miles (+8,354)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    144,600 miles
    Test number
    909325633066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,246 miles (+1,951)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    136,246 miles
    Test number
    275368342031
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass134,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    134,295 miles
    Test number
    775309541032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,295 miles (+3,441)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,295 miles
    Test number
    925646241043
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass130,854 miles (+5,049)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    130,854 miles
    Test number
    962473530054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass125,805 miles (+4,144)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    125,805 miles
    Test number
    222229319088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail121,661 miles2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,661 miles
    Test number
    863217118009
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass121,661 miles (+6,993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    121,661 miles
    Test number
    884607918023
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass114,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    114,668 miles
    Test number
    661552117084
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y266 SRV

Does Y266 SRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y266 SRV is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y266 SRV?
The MOT on Y266 SRV is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y266 SRV done?
Y266 SRV was recorded at 185,234 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 3,753 miles a year.
Has Y266 SRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 SRV has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y266 SRV 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 Y266 SRV find?
Y266 SRV passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front indicator tell-tale inoperative; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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