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Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y268 SRVMOT history

Y268 SRV is a yellow diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 148,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2024.

Y268 SRV yellow 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 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
148,565 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y268 SRV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y268 SRV was last recorded at 148,565 miles on 22 Nov 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,555 miles · 26 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,565 miles
  • 2023 – 148,542 miles
  • 2018 – 148,529 miles
  • 2017 – 148,505 miles
  • 2015 – 148,449 miles
  • 2014 – 147,143 miles
  • 2013 – 142,832 miles
  • 2012 – 137,024 miles
  • 2011 – 131,519 miles
  • 2010 – 127,503 miles
  • 2009 – 121,689 miles
  • 2008 – 117,997 miles
  • 2007 – 112,517 miles
  • 2006 – 102,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,565 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Dampness around pas pump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Surface corrosion to all brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,565 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,565 miles
    Test number
    249378834286
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass148,555 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    148,555 miles
    Test number
    300671537178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Pass148,542 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,542 miles
    Test number
    366216534848
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs slight corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slight corroded
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights

  4. Pass148,529 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    148,529 miles
    Test number
    338732906687
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis sections
    • AdvisoryDampness around pas pump
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on bulkhead
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all brake discs
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all brake pipes

  5. Fail148,529 miles (+24)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,529 miles
    Test number
    864122071517
    • FailureFront Coil spring not correctly located Both (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor sections (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/85/16 M+S (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvance corrosion to chassis sections
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDampness around pas pump
    • AdvisoryHeavy age cracking to n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on front bulkhead
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all brake discs

  6. Pass148,505 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,505 miles
    Test number
    526891059753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    148,449 miles
    Test number
    100967597574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,449 miles (+1,306)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,449 miles
    Test number
    826529433400
    • FailureAnti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  9. Pass147,143 miles (+4,311)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    147,143 miles
    Test number
    669213654149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyres slight perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tiebar bush deteriating
    • NoteNearside washer requires attention
    • NoteSlight corrosion offside front floor
    • NoteSmall splits wiper blades

  10. Pass142,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    142,832 miles
    Test number
    439589743105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,832 miles (+5,808)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,832 miles
    Test number
    767564843109
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front from flexi hoses to master cylinder and both rear metal brake pipes surface corroded

  12. Pass137,024 miles (+5,505)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    137,024 miles
    Test number
    877795372054
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass131,519 miles (+4,016)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    131,519 miles
    Test number
    345765351007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals leaking
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear cross member corroded

  14. Pass127,503 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    127,503 miles
    Test number
    234730240195
    • NoteBoth front metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteDrivers seat belt fluffed
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteMovement in steering
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  15. Fail127,503 miles (+5,814)5 failures10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,503 miles
    Test number
    542709930151
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteBoth rear metal brake pipes corroded
    • NoteChassis corroded
    • NoteDrivers seat belt fluffed
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteMovement in steering
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteRear brake pads worn low

  16. Pass121,689 miles (+3,692)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    121,689 miles
    Test number
    180669029458
    • NoteChassis and rear cross member corroded
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded
    • NoteO/s/f metal brake pipe corroded
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  17. Pass117,997 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    117,997 miles
    Test number
    291335338092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play steering box droparm balljoint
    • NoteSlight rust exhaust system

  18. Fail117,997 miles (+5,480)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,997 miles
    Test number
    161950338484
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play steering box droparm balljoint
    • NoteSlight rust exhaust system

  19. Pass112,517 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    371136517097
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside washer requires attention
    • NoteSlight damage windscreen

  20. Fail112,517 miles (+10,136)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    510811017008
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside washer requires attention
    • NoteSlight damage windscreen

  21. Pass102,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    102,381 miles
    Test number
    171902316428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y268 SRV

Does Y268 SRV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y268 SRV expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y268 SRV?
The MOT on Y268 SRV expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y268 SRV done?
Y268 SRV was recorded at 148,565 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2024, an average of 2,449 miles a year.
Has Y268 SRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y268 SRV has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on Y268 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 Y268 SRV find?
Y268 SRV passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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