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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y271 MAEMOT history

Y271 MAE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

Y271 MAE green 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 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
121,632 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 MAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 MAE was last recorded at 121,632 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,617 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,632 miles
  • 2025 – 116,865 miles
  • 2024 – 114,196 miles
  • 2023 – 112,546 miles
  • 2022 – 111,087 miles
  • 2021 – 109,173 miles
  • 2020 – 107,275 miles
  • 2019 – 104,004 miles
  • 2018 – 100,665 miles
  • 2017 – 98,526 miles
  • 2016 – 95,799 miles
  • 2015 – 89,237 miles
  • 2014 – 83,289 miles
  • 2013 – 76,413 miles
  • 2012 – 70,232 miles
  • 2011 – 65,284 miles
  • 2010 – 60,146 miles
  • 2009 – 54,781 miles
  • 2008 – 52,797 miles
  • 2007 – 48,982 miles
  • 2006 – 41,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,632 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral body support rail corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral crossmember corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of testRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Rear body support rail corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,632 miles (+15)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    121,632 miles
    Test number
    516802833677
    • AdvisoryCentral body support rail corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail121,617 miles (+4,752)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,617 miles
    Test number
    799667667919
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral body support rail corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass116,865 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,865 miles
    Test number
    334641494578
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear body support rail corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  4. Fail116,852 miles (+2,656)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,852 miles
    Test number
    596561336086
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear body support rail corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  5. Pass114,196 miles (+11)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    114,196 miles
    Test number
    658877979734
    • MinorNearside 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 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail114,185 miles (+1,639)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,185 miles
    Test number
    340383056721
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside 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 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass112,546 miles (+1,459)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,546 miles
    Test number
    849982364388
    • MinorNearside 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 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body support rail corroded

  8. Pass111,087 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,087 miles
    Test number
    944520718936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass109,173 miles (+1,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,173 miles
    Test number
    834579243670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass107,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    107,275 miles
    Test number
    883350143092
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted

  11. Fail107,275 miles (+3,271)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,275 miles
    Test number
    707533718599
    • DangerousTowbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached on offside and nearside chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted

  12. Pass104,004 miles (+3,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,004 miles
    Test number
    250923567380
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats not fitted at time of test

  13. Pass100,665 miles (+2,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    100,665 miles
    Test number
    931495155716
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test

  14. Pass98,526 miles (+2,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    437198868413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass95,799 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,799 miles
    Test number
    368445245764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail95,798 miles (+6,561)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,798 miles
    Test number
    961866687229
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass89,237 miles (+5,948)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    89,237 miles
    Test number
    455835535052
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear seats not in use

  18. Pass83,289 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    188955714037
    • NoteAll tyres stepping
    • NoteRear seats not in use

  19. Fail83,289 miles (+6,876)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,289 miles
    Test number
    416835814097
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAll tyres stepping
    • NoteRear seats not in use

  20. Pass76,413 miles (+6,181)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,413 miles
    Test number
    628346233069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNot all brake pipes visable

  21. Pass70,232 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    70,232 miles
    Test number
    696741342073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight chafing to servo hose

  22. Fail70,231 miles (+4,947)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,231 miles
    Test number
    226598032052
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight chafing to servo hose

  23. Pass65,284 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    627933031055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteSteering box has slight leak

  24. Fail65,284 miles (+5,138)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,284 miles
    Test number
    197302631417
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteSteering box has slight leak

  25. Pass60,146 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,146 miles
    Test number
    934779630064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,781 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,781 miles
    Test number
    893566239007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,797 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,797 miles
    Test number
    223947038060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,982 miles (+7,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,982 miles
    Test number
    611236437009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass41,857 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,857 miles
    Test number
    474647836063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y271 MAE

Does Y271 MAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 MAE is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y271 MAE?
The MOT on Y271 MAE is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 MAE done?
Y271 MAE was recorded at 121,632 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 3,990 miles a year.
Has Y271 MAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 MAE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y271 MAE 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 Y271 MAE find?
Y271 MAE passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 10 advisories: central body support rail corroded; central crossmember corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.

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