Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y296 PLHMOT history
Y296 PLH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,444 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 74,444 mi
- At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,271 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y296 PLH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 21 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y296 PLH was last recorded at 74,444 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 2,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 Jul 2010: 34,003 miles, lower than 40,998 miles on 28 Jul 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 71,813 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,631 miles
- Average per year
- 2,271 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,444 miles
- 2025 – 71,813 miles
- 2024 – 70,285 miles
- 2023 – 69,469 miles
- 2022 – 67,506 miles
- 2021 – 65,319 miles
- 2020 – 61,287 miles
- 2019 – 58,597 miles
- 2018 – 56,487 miles
- 2017 – 55,639 miles
- 2016 – 54,089 miles
- 2015 – 52,761 miles
- 2014 – 50,863 miles
- 2013 – 48,000 miles
- 2012 – 46,626 miles
- 2011 – 44,393 miles
- 2010 – 34,004 miles
- 2009 – 40,998 miles
- 2008 – 38,001 miles
- 2007 – 33,363 miles
- 2006 – 28,877 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass74,444 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Steering box leaking oil
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside rear tyre is beginning to perish
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,444 miles (+2,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 74,444 miles
- Test number
- 723392624790
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,813 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 71,813 miles
- Test number
- 606716278252
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail71,813 miles (+1,528)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,813 miles
- Test number
- 945876340152
- Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,285 miles (+816)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 70,285 miles
- Test number
- 318454569801
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,469 miles (+1,963)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 69,469 miles
- Test number
- 979781725975
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass67,506 miles (+2,187)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 67,506 miles
- Test number
- 693902629888
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass65,319 miles (+4,032)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 65,319 miles
- Test number
- 717914851322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,287 miles (+2,690)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 61,287 miles
- Test number
- 899503988407
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass58,597 miles (+2,110)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 58,597 miles
- Test number
- 558224965992
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass56,487 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 56,487 miles
- Test number
- 864180091713
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracked and perished but not in excess of the requirements
Fail56,487 miles (+848)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,487 miles
- Test number
- 608691500960
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is cracked and perished but not in excess of the requirements
Pass55,639 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 55,639 miles
- Test number
- 844672399671
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is beginning to perish
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail55,635 miles (+1,546)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,635 miles
- Test number
- 643976074954
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is beginning to perish
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass54,089 miles (+1,328)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 54,089 miles
- Test number
- 631131689684
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass52,761 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 52,761 miles
- Test number
- 482883237564
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail52,740 miles (+1,877)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,740 miles
- Test number
- 989895215226
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass50,863 miles (+2,863)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 50,863 miles
- Test number
- 396229704491
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass48,000 miles (+1,374)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,000 miles
- Test number
- 909163413253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,626 miles (+2,233)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 46,626 miles
- Test number
- 107124112294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 44,393 miles
- Test number
- 739800911262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,393 miles (+10,389)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,393 miles
- Test number
- 388750511433
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass34,004 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 34,004 miles
- Test number
- 951378900248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,003 miles (-6,995)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,003 miles
- Test number
- 682008800235
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Pass40,998 miles (+2,997)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 40,998 miles
- Test number
- 664769609205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,001 miles (+4,638)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 38,001 miles
- Test number
- 421580918231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,363 miles (+4,486)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 33,363 miles
- Test number
- 160562097169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 28,877 miles
- Test number
- 184173396110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y296 PLH
- Does Y296 PLH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y296 PLH is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y296 PLH?
- The MOT on Y296 PLH is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y296 PLH done?
- Y296 PLH was recorded at 74,444 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 2,271 miles a year.
- Has Y296 PLH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y296 PLH has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y296 PLH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y296 PLH find?
- Y296 PLH passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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