
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y277 MGXMOT history
Y277 MGX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 218,543 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 218,543 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y277 MGX
- 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
- 5 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y277 MGX was last recorded at 218,543 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 1,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 217,325 miles · 5 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,218 miles
- Average per year
- 5,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 218,543 miles
- 2024 – 217,325 miles
- 2023 – 210,757 miles
- 2022 – 209,943 miles
- 2021 – 209,097 miles
- 2019 – 205,379 miles
- 2018 – 203,709 miles
- 2017 – 202,323 miles
- 2016 – 200,605 miles
- 2015 – 197,879 miles
- 2014 – 192,775 miles
- 2013 – 189,380 miles
- 2011 – 181,336 miles
- 2010 – 176,891 miles
- 2009 – 158,737 miles
- 2008 – 146,987 miles
- 2007 – 128,629 miles
- 2006 – 108,204 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
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.
Front Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Coil spring corroded both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,543 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 218,543 miles
- Test number
- 206947918592
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail218,543 miles (+1,218)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,543 miles
- Test number
- 490820344749
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass217,325 miles (+6,568)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 217,325 miles
- Test number
- 322043796505
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass210,757 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 210,757 miles
- Test number
- 363478266878
- AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Fail210,749 miles (+806)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,749 miles
- Test number
- 219158265214
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Pass209,943 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 209,943 miles
- Test number
- 603088120800
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within 30cm of tow bar fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail209,942 miles (+845)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,942 miles
- Test number
- 951182188940
- MajorCentral Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced within 30cm of tow bar fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass209,097 miles (+3,718)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 209,097 miles
- Test number
- 977673608700
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass205,379 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 205,379 miles
- Test number
- 534808835653
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front seat belt buckle cover missing
Fail205,379 miles (+1,670)11 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,379 miles
- Test number
- 366779981941
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm, both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting 3 places (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm, both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front spot lamps illuminate when the position lamps are illuminated,ignition on and off, strongly advise repair
- AdvisoryNearside front seat belt buckle cover missing
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing noisy
- AdvisoryRear x-member corrosion
Pass203,709 miles (+1,386)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 203,709 miles
- Test number
- 417357593149
- AdvisoryNearside front seat belt clip cover missing
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake discs pitted
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear chassis
Pass202,323 miles (+1,718)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 202,323 miles
- Test number
- 873222117032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass200,605 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 200,605 miles
- Test number
- 591622293085
- AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail200,605 miles (+2,726)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,605 miles
- Test number
- 585103654821
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureRear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- FailureRear Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (5.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass197,879 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 197,879 miles
- Test number
- 487143277625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail197,876 miles (+5,101)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,876 miles
- Test number
- 295521713861
- FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass192,775 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 192,775 miles
- Test number
- 986464474297
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteDrivers seat belt buckle casing missing
- NoteN/s/r trailing arm, front bush worn
- NotePassengers seat belt buckle casing missing
- NoteRear tyres slightly cracking
- NoteSteering damper o/s bush worn
Fail192,775 miles (+3,395)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,775 miles
- Test number
- 158403174236
- FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteAll balljoint failures marked in yellow chalk
- NoteDrivers seat belt buckle casing missing
- NoteN/s/r trailing arm, front bush worn
- NotePassengers seat belt buckle casing missing
- NoteRear tyres slightly cracking
- NoteSteering damper o/s bush worn
Pass189,380 miles (+8,044)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 189,380 miles
- Test number
- 739070163297
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteEmissions to lean to read
Pass181,336 miles (+4,445)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 181,336 miles
- Test number
- 337025961217
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
- NoteNearside front hub swivel leaking
- NotePossible gearbox leak onto handbrake drum
Pass176,891 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 176,891 miles
- Test number
- 722594790258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,891 miles (+18,154)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,891 miles
- Test number
- 540791190228
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- NoteClutch slave cylinder has a bolt missing
- NoteStearing damper bush worn
Pass158,737 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 158,737 miles
- Test number
- 352308899177
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail158,737 miles (+11,750)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,737 miles
- Test number
- 684868199128
- FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass146,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 146,987 miles
- Test number
- 402122318243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail146,987 miles (+18,358)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,987 miles
- Test number
- 112192918206
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass128,629 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 128,629 miles
- Test number
- 401663717250
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSteering drop arm ball joint cover split
Fail128,629 miles (+20,425)10 failures4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,629 miles
- Test number
- 184681917283
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering drop arm ball joint dust cover split
Pass108,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 108,204 miles
- Test number
- 270388806259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,204 miles2 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,204 miles
- Test number
- 334357306282
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- Note1.Passeanger door unable to unlock from inside. †2.One of two no. plate bulbs not working.
- NoteOil leak
Questions about Y277 MGX
- Does Y277 MGX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y277 MGX is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y277 MGX?
- The MOT on Y277 MGX is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y277 MGX done?
- Y277 MGX was recorded at 218,543 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,661 miles a year.
- Has Y277 MGX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y277 MGX has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y277 MGX 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 Y277 MGX find?
- Y277 MGX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 1 more.
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