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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y26 MDSMOT history

Y26 MDS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.

Y26 MDS blue 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
63,602 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y26 MDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y26 MDS was last recorded at 63,602 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,596 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
1,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,602 miles
  • 2025 – 63,312 miles
  • 2024 – 62,997 miles
  • 2023 – 62,443 miles
  • 2022 – 61,769 miles
  • 2021 – 60,710 miles
  • 2020 – 59,896 miles
  • 2019 – 59,223 miles
  • 2018 – 58,906 miles
  • 2017 – 57,829 miles
  • 2015 – 55,706 miles
  • 2014 – 52,325 miles
  • 2013 – 50,319 miles
  • 2010 – 43,396 miles
  • 2009 – 38,177 miles
  • 2008 – 34,879 miles
  • 2007 – 31,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,602 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Steering box drop arm likely to become detached

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,602 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    63,602 miles
    Test number
    451006612894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail63,596 miles (+284)7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,596 miles
    Test number
    433997257803
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass63,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    63,312 miles
    Test number
    607001224545
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail63,308 miles (+311)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    296353481469
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  5. Pass62,997 miles (+554)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    62,997 miles
    Test number
    921220274799
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass62,443 miles (+674)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    62,443 miles
    Test number
    168654576880
    • MinorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass61,769 miles (+1,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    527318143941
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass60,710 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    60,710 miles
    Test number
    616605088402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail60,705 miles (+809)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,705 miles
    Test number
    732945307824
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

  10. Pass59,896 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,896 miles
    Test number
    617967388832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail59,890 miles (+667)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,890 miles
    Test number
    767224485177
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass59,223 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    59,223 miles
    Test number
    651663985007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,906 miles (+1,077)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    58,906 miles
    Test number
    650109087037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,829 miles (+2,123)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,829 miles
    Test number
    199029741758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,706 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    55,706 miles
    Test number
    556559778418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,702 miles (+3,377)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,702 miles
    Test number
    623476463410
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  17. Pass52,325 miles (+2,006)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    147571544279
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion under vehicle
    • NoteExhaust corroding

  18. Pass50,319 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    127556533294
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion under vehicle
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteRear discs pitting slightly

  19. Fail50,318 miles4 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    267286073421
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteHandbrake tell tale light inop
    • NoteOffside front seat adjuster stiff to use but still operational
    • NoteRear discs pitted & worn

  20. Pass47,295 km (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,295 km
    Test number
    398433572198
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFront discs pitting
    • NoteHandbrake tell tale light inop

  21. Fail47,294 km (+2,018)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,294 km
    Test number
    377422172102
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroding
    • NoteFront discs pitting
    • NoteHandbrake tell tale light inop

  22. Pass45,276 km (+4)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    45,276 km
    Test number
    649384671103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail45,272 km2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,272 km
    Test number
    707983471103
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside wiper split
    • NoteRear brake discs inner surface corroded and pitted

  24. Pass43,396 miles (+5,219)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,396 miles
    Test number
    974063070178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  25. Pass38,177 miles (+3,298)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,177 miles
    Test number
    333373979140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass34,879 miles (+3,260)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,879 miles
    Test number
    733265588115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,619 miles
    Test number
    600245287147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    230218286112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y26 MDS

Does Y26 MDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y26 MDS is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y26 MDS?
The MOT on Y26 MDS is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y26 MDS done?
Y26 MDS was recorded at 63,602 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 1,689 miles a year.
Has Y26 MDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y26 MDS has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y26 MDS 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 MDS find?
Y26 MDS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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