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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y279 PREMOT history

Y279 PRE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 54,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

Y279 PRE blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
54,972 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 PRE
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
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 PRE was last recorded at 54,972 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 144 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,828 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
144 miles
Average per year
1,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,972 miles
  • 2025 – 54,828 miles
  • 2024 – 54,330 miles
  • 2023 – 53,960 miles
  • 2022 – 53,817 miles
  • 2021 – 53,707 miles
  • 2020 – 53,553 miles
  • 2019 – 53,528 miles
  • 2018 – 51,953 miles
  • 2017 – 49,544 miles
  • 2016 – 48,084 miles
  • 2015 – 46,904 miles
  • 2014 – 45,803 miles
  • 2013 – 43,123 miles
  • 2012 – 40,905 miles
  • 2011 – 40,274 miles
  • 2010 – 38,015 miles
  • 2009 – 35,022 miles
  • 2008 – 30,851 miles
  • 2007 – 27,485 miles
  • 2006 – 23,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,972 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,972 miles (+144)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    54,972 miles
    Test number
    896366917755
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass54,828 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    54,828 miles
    Test number
    425427496652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass54,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    361044653152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,330 miles (+370)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    656030120478
    • MajorOffside 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))

  5. Pass53,960 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    515301871599
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail53,960 miles (+143)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    542237391921
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass53,817 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    53,817 miles
    Test number
    742072546582
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail53,817 miles (+110)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,817 miles
    Test number
    487199066084
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass53,707 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    53,707 miles
    Test number
    234599989325
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail53,707 miles (+154)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,707 miles
    Test number
    221677594137
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass53,553 miles (+25)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    53,553 miles
    Test number
    781748521533
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass53,528 miles (+1,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    409758893892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hockey bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hockey bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass51,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    312897121512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,953 miles (+2,409)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,953 miles
    Test number
    912506812033
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  15. Pass49,544 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    49,544 miles
    Test number
    705304943124
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  16. Fail49,544 miles (+1,460)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,544 miles
    Test number
    458668226517
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass48,084 miles (+1,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    48,084 miles
    Test number
    252491971941
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear u/j on front prop

  18. Pass46,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    317858485175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail46,904 miles (+1,101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    919788085157
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass45,803 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    45,803 miles
    Test number
    609153784171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,123 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,123 miles
    Test number
    238738363449
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres cracking at side walls

  22. Fail611,973 miles (+571,068)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    611,973 miles
    Test number
    297528363423
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyres cracking at side walls

  23. Pass40,905 miles (+631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    40,905 miles
    Test number
    287140772462
    • NoteX2 rear tyres perrished

  24. Pass40,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,274 miles
    Test number
    818561481172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,274 miles (+2,259)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,274 miles
    Test number
    268301281108
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass38,015 miles (+2,993)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,015 miles
    Test number
    762096180197
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inside edge

  27. Pass35,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    35,022 miles
    Test number
    230956299133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,022 miles (+4,171)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,022 miles
    Test number
    423026499184
    • Repaired at testDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass30,851 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,851 miles
    Test number
    153881298089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,485 miles (+3,913)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,485 miles
    Test number
    200309287070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass23,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,572 miles
    Test number
    964237686010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y279 PRE

Does Y279 PRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 PRE is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 PRE?
The MOT on Y279 PRE is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 PRE done?
Y279 PRE was recorded at 54,972 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 1,547 miles a year.
Has Y279 PRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 PRE has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y279 PRE 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 Y279 PRE find?
Y279 PRE passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear joint; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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