Land Rover Defender
Silver · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc
Y26 GCWMOT history
Y26 GCW is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Dec 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 47,971 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 47,971 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 8 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,757 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y26 GCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,198 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 29 Dec 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y26 GCW was last recorded at 47,971 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 4,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 43,528 miles · 29 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,443 miles
- Average per year
- 3,757 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 47,971 miles
- 2024 – 43,528 miles
- 2023 – 40,461 miles
- 2022 – 35,904 miles
- 2021 – 32,412 miles
- 2020 – 28,961 miles
- 2019 – 24,764 miles
- 2018 – 20,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass47,971 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
13 tests since 28 Nov 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass47,971 miles (+4,443)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 47,971 miles
- Test number
- 609589708628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,528 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 43,528 miles
- Test number
- 564853125948
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail43,527 miles (+3,066)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,527 miles
- Test number
- 820817683373
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt back (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass40,461 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 40,461 miles
- Test number
- 299006876647
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail40,460 miles (+4,556)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,460 miles
- Test number
- 894791546027
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass35,904 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 35,904 miles
- Test number
- 617148229879
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Fail35,901 miles (+3,489)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,901 miles
- Test number
- 661145333390
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass32,412 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 32,412 miles
- Test number
- 282893312941
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front and Offside front ball swivels slightly weeping fluid.
Fail32,412 miles (+3,451)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,412 miles
- Test number
- 530506158054
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front and Offside front ball swivels slightly weeping fluid.
Pass28,961 miles (+4,197)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 28,961 miles
- Test number
- 162247017004
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass24,764 miles (+4,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 24,764 miles
- Test number
- 520645018364
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror danglies
Pass20,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 20,392 miles
- Test number
- 932857899134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,392 miles1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,392 miles
- Test number
- 400822598268
- DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Questions about Y26 GCW
- Does Y26 GCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 GCW is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y26 GCW?
- The MOT on Y26 GCW is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y26 GCW done?
- Y26 GCW was recorded at 47,971 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 3,757 miles a year.
- Has Y26 GCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y26 GCW has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y26 GCW 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 GCW find?
- Y26 GCW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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