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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc

Y26 DEFMOT history

Y26 DEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

Y26 DEF grey 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,858 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 DEF was last recorded at 159,858 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 8,975 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,883 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
8,975 miles
Average per year
8,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,858 miles
  • 2025 – 150,883 miles
  • 2024 – 137,021 miles
  • 2023 – 126,362 miles
  • 2022 – 119,538 miles
  • 2021 – 112,002 miles
  • 2020 – 108,657 miles
  • 2019 – 100,611 miles
  • 2018 – 93,839 miles
  • 2017 – 86,981 miles
  • 2016 – 77,428 miles
  • 2015 – 62,835 miles
  • 2014 – 58,821 miles
  • 2013 – 46,688 miles
  • 2012 – 39,247 miles
  • 2011 – 32,936 miles
  • 2010 – 23,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,858 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.

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,858 miles (+8,975)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,858 miles
    Test number
    971337655367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,883 miles
    Test number
    116619022251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Fail150,883 miles (+13,862)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,883 miles
    Test number
    970881238437
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  4. Pass137,021 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,021 miles
    Test number
    884537912803
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail137,021 miles (+10,659)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,021 miles
    Test number
    154492959567
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass126,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,362 miles
    Test number
    325494648308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail126,362 miles (+6,824)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,362 miles
    Test number
    414209459541
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,538 miles (+622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,538 miles
    Test number
    243064890804
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Fail118,916 miles (+6,914)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,916 miles
    Test number
    268384441402
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level very low

  10. Pass112,002 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    112,002 miles
    Test number
    697143884093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,657 miles (+8,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    108,657 miles
    Test number
    713639464326
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s/f pan hard rod bush
    • AdvisorySteering box lower arm joint boot slight split

  12. Pass100,611 miles (+6,772)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,611 miles
    Test number
    578410022913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,839 miles
    Test number
    509898648166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,839 miles (+6,858)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,839 miles
    Test number
    165408084095
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail BOTH U/Js & Yoke Cracked (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass86,981 miles (+9,553)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,981 miles
    Test number
    663905444193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,428 miles (+14,593)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,428 miles
    Test number
    148810407092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    237044785143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,835 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,835 miles
    Test number
    637614885138
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass68,226 miles (+9,405)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    68,226 miles
    Test number
    408554285155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,821 miles (+12,133)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,821 miles
    Test number
    327065984150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass46,688 miles (+7,441)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    186756383128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,247 miles (+6,311)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,247 miles
    Test number
    416519372189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,936 miles (+8,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    32,936 miles
    Test number
    345186581199
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass23,983 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    223204180468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak from top of engine
    • NoteRear taildoor latch loose requires tightening!
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn

  25. Fail23,983 miles3 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,983 miles
    Test number
    232054380193
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak from top of engine
    • NoteRear taildoor latch loose requires tightening!
    • NoteSteering damper bush slightly worn

Questions about Y26 DEF

Does Y26 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 DEF is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 DEF?
The MOT on Y26 DEF is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 DEF done?
Y26 DEF was recorded at 159,858 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 8,472 miles a year.
Has Y26 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 DEF has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y26 DEF 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 DEF find?
Y26 DEF passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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