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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,395 cc

Y26 BRGMOT history

Y26 BRG is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 180,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

Y26 BRG 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
180,579 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,761 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 BRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 BRG was last recorded at 180,579 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 1,676 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,903 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,676 miles
Average per year
7,761 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,579 miles
  • 2024 – 178,903 miles
  • 2023 – 175,989 miles
  • 2022 – 174,310 miles
  • 2021 – 170,661 miles
  • 2019 – 155,602 miles
  • 2018 – 148,840 miles
  • 2016 – 139,618 miles
  • 2015 – 132,788 miles
  • 2014 – 121,451 miles
  • 2013 – 103,853 miles
  • 2012 – 95,502 miles
  • 2011 – 72,344 miles
  • 2010 – 62,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,579 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • All the chassis is corroding.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On all the pipes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • The rear shockers bushes are getting worn / splitting.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,579 miles (+1,676)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    180,579 miles
    Test number
    426824006815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,903 miles (+2,914)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    178,903 miles
    Test number
    954351573756
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass175,989 miles (+1,679)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    175,989 miles
    Test number
    380312841949
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass174,310 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,310 miles
    Test number
    938584070752
    • AdvisoryAll the chassis is corroding.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On all the pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe rear shockers bushes are getting worn / splitting.

  5. Fail174,303 miles (+3,642)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,303 miles
    Test number
    251546825648
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll the chassis is corroding.
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On all the pipes. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe rear shockers bushes are getting worn / splitting.

  6. Pass170,661 miles (+15,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    170,661 miles
    Test number
    443359528580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront boost pipe rubbing on belt pulley
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass cracked

  7. Pass155,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,602 miles
    Test number
    365163638225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail155,602 miles (+6,762)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,602 miles
    Test number
    677369870465
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted mudguard (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted mudguard (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose rear propshaft front nuts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass148,840 miles (+9,222)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    148,840 miles
    Test number
    635181331223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass139,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,618 miles
    Test number
    820479395340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  11. Fail139,618 miles (+6,830)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,618 miles
    Test number
    967804539364
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  12. Pass132,788 miles (+11,337)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    132,788 miles
    Test number
    769182033584
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Fail121,451 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    318432854242
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass121,451 miles (+17,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,451 miles
    Test number
    849222354203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass103,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,853 miles
    Test number
    495772423290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,853 miles (+8,351)5 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,853 miles
    Test number
    366781323452
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass95,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    299409442290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,502 miles (+23,158)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,502 miles
    Test number
    477189742261
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass72,344 miles (+10,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    72,344 miles
    Test number
    456071351231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass62,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    444899940292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 BRG

Does Y26 BRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 BRG is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y26 BRG?
The MOT on Y26 BRG is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 BRG done?
Y26 BRG was recorded at 180,579 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 7,761 miles a year.
Has Y26 BRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 BRG has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y26 BRG 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 Y26 BRG find?
Y26 BRG passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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