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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y274 VGDMOT history

Y274 VGD is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 72,982 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

Y274 VGD 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,982 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 VGD
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
13 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 VGD was last recorded at 72,982 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 7,564 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2018: 49,809 miles, lower than 148,680 miles on 14 Oct 2016.
  • 18 Nov 2024: 65,418 miles, lower than 642,292 miles on 13 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,418 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,564 miles
Average per year
409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,982 miles
  • 2024 – 65,418 miles
  • 2023 – 642,292 miles
  • 2022 – 59,109 miles
  • 2021 – 55,671 miles
  • 2020 – 50,649 miles
  • 2018 – 49,809 miles
  • 2016 – 148,680 miles
  • 2015 – 139,446 miles
  • 2014 – 125,128 miles
  • 2013 – 117,219 miles
  • 2012 – 107,502 miles
  • 2011 – 96,409 miles
  • 2010 – 88,208 miles
  • 2009 – 79,490 miles
  • 2008 – 74,162 miles
  • 2007 – 72,330 miles
  • 2006 – 64,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,982 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,982 miles
    Test number
    732531699586
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail72,982 miles (+7,564)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,982 miles
    Test number
    927262902711
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass65,418 miles (-576,874)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    904634320689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass642,292 miles (+583,183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    642,292 miles
    Test number
    923860079013
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass59,109 miles (+3,438)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,109 miles
    Test number
    279867305720
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering knuckle dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle mounting upper dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass55,671 miles (+5,022)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,671 miles
    Test number
    236869948407
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides & centre (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension surface rust

  7. Pass50,649 miles (+840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    168144336239
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    536518208879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail49,809 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,809 miles
    Test number
    986009196190
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    846125656038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,680 miles (+9,234)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    148,680 miles
    Test number
    905551077292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass139,446 miles (+14,318)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    139,446 miles
    Test number
    773000040478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,128 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    125,128 miles
    Test number
    549886664051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,126 miles (+7,907)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,126 miles
    Test number
    558544944095
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSeat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass117,219 miles (+36)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,219 miles
    Test number
    856176843015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on middle/rear chassis rails
    • NoteSlight corrosion on o/s/f swivel ball

  16. Fail117,183 miles (+9,681)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,183 miles
    Test number
    679374643092
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on middle/rear chassis rails
    • NoteSlight corrosion on o/s/f swivel ball

  17. Pass107,502 miles (+28)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    107,502 miles
    Test number
    877938842017
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Fail107,474 miles (+11,065)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,474 miles
    Test number
    146310342428
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass96,409 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    96,409 miles
    Test number
    889330341045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail96,409 miles (+8,201)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,409 miles
    Test number
    127520741401
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass88,208 miles (+36)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,208 miles
    Test number
    781771440021
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear diff slight oil leak

  22. Fail88,172 miles (+8,682)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,172 miles
    Test number
    221883730057
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteRear diff slight oil leak

  23. Pass79,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    79,490 miles
    Test number
    171899829057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,490 miles (+5,328)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,490 miles
    Test number
    421908229005
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteOffside rear light garde insecur
    • NoteOne spot light not working

  25. Pass74,162 miles (+1,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    74,162 miles
    Test number
    514971138069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass72,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    72,330 miles
    Test number
    791868197136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,330 miles (+7,580)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,330 miles
    Test number
    391177997153
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass64,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    104732636134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail64,750 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,750 miles
    Test number
    360371136114
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y274 VGD

Does Y274 VGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 VGD is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 VGD?
The MOT on Y274 VGD is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 VGD done?
Y274 VGD was recorded at 72,982 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 409 miles a year.
Has Y274 VGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 VGD has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y274 VGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y274 VGD find?
Y274 VGD passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear.

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