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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y266 TOAMOT history

Y266 TOA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 95,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

Y266 TOA grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
95,908 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y266 TOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y266 TOA was last recorded at 95,908 miles on 8 May 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2010: 56,676 miles, lower than 534,203 miles on 21 Feb 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
95,907 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,908 miles
  • 2024 – 92,871 miles
  • 2022 – 89,358 miles
  • 2021 – 82,793 miles
  • 2020 – 77,122 miles
  • 2019 – 76,022 miles
  • 2018 – 75,245 miles
  • 2016 – 74,404 miles
  • 2015 – 73,904 miles
  • 2014 – 71,521 miles
  • 2013 – 66,858 miles
  • 2012 – 60,885 miles
  • 2011 – 59,363 miles
  • 2010 – 56,690 miles
  • 2009 – 534,203 miles
  • 2008 – 45,215 miles
  • 2007 – 41,637 miles
  • 2005 – 33,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,908 miles
  • AdvisoryFront the near and offside swivel hubs have seepageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,908 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,908 miles
    Test number
    154549732323
    • AdvisoryFront the near and offside swivel hubs have seepage
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. Fail95,907 miles (+3,036)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    821644383249
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront the near and offside swivel hubs have seepage
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  3. Pass92,871 miles (+3,513)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,871 miles
    Test number
    604029072448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass89,358 miles (+6,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,358 miles
    Test number
    450535725080
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. Pass82,793 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,793 miles
    Test number
    458278220684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,122 miles (+506)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    77,122 miles
    Test number
    615565019541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,616 miles (+594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    76,616 miles
    Test number
    254308869931
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass76,022 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    76,022 miles
    Test number
    497583201977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,245 miles (+841)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,245 miles
    Test number
    853075428433
    • AdvisoryRear cross member slightly corroded
  10. Pass74,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    339862304198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail74,404 miles (+500)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,404 miles
    Test number
    960243437066
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
  12. Pass73,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    73,904 miles
    Test number
    864285016758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail73,904 miles (+2,383)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,904 miles
    Test number
    267319331081
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing lower (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides upper and lower (2.7.4)
  14. Pass71,521 miles (+4,663)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    426429314289
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail66,858 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,858 miles
    Test number
    435500023213
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
  16. Pass66,858 miles (+5,973)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    66,858 miles
    Test number
    817230223235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,885 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,885 miles
    Test number
    825495542051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,363 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,363 miles
    Test number
    435913741087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,690 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,690 miles
    Test number
    211353150096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,676 miles (-477,527)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,676 miles
    Test number
    910227440074
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  21. Pass534,203 miles (+488,988)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    534,203 miles
    Test number
    320942059053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,215 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,215 miles
    Test number
    192265368013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,188 miles (+3,551)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,188 miles
    Test number
    104583268469
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Fail41,637 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    392736807104
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteMarks in n/s/f seat belt.
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre.
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre,
  25. Pass41,637 miles (+8,414)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,637 miles
    Test number
    400556807175
    • NoteMarks in n/s/f seat belt.
    • NoteNail in n/s/f tyre.
    • NoteNail in o/s/f tyre,
  26. Pass33,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    33,223 miles
    Test number
    564002255278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y266 TOA

Does Y266 TOA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y266 TOA expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y266 TOA?
The MOT on Y266 TOA expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y266 TOA done?
Y266 TOA was recorded at 95,908 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 3,188 miles a year.
Has Y266 TOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y266 TOA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y266 TOA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y266 TOA find?
Y266 TOA passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 2 advisories: front the near and offside swivel hubs have seepage; steering box has seepage.

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