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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y2 CVRMOT history

Y2 CVR is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 139,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

Y2 CVR black 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 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,741 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 CVR
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
1 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 CVR was last recorded at 139,741 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,733 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
3,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,741 miles
  • 2024 – 138,509 miles
  • 2023 – 138,463 miles
  • 2022 – 135,467 miles
  • 2021 – 129,289 miles
  • 2020 – 124,231 miles
  • 2018 – 116,206 miles
  • 2017 – 108,216 miles
  • 2015 – 96,423 miles
  • 2014 – 95,454 miles
  • 2013 – 94,020 miles
  • 2012 – 90,899 miles
  • 2011 – 87,843 miles
  • 2010 – 82,978 miles
  • 2009 – 79,865 miles
  • 2008 – 74,075 miles
  • 2007 – 68,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,741 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tracker joint leaking
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Fuel hose chafing fuel filter housing insecure

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Bonnet secondary retaining device missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear buckle has no corresponding belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,741 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,741 miles
    Test number
    748465214597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tracker joint leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,733 miles (+1,224)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,733 miles
    Test number
    222597894073
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tracker joint oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,509 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,509 miles
    Test number
    794807127573
    • MinorFuel hose chafing fuel filter housing insecure (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear buckle has no corresponding belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front seats modified to fit, but not likely to cause injury currently.

  4. Fail138,508 miles (+45)1 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,508 miles
    Test number
    399657426461
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to extract belt (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFuel hose chafing fuel filter housing insecure (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet secondary retaining device missing
    • AdvisoryDrivers door cannot be easily opened from inside/outside the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear buckle has no corresponding belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail138,463 miles (+2,996)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,463 miles
    Test number
    843619790555
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFuel hose chafing fuel filter housing insecure (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in areas all over the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass135,467 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    135,467 miles
    Test number
    819275628574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,289 miles (+5,058)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    129,289 miles
    Test number
    236888725975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,231 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,231 miles
    Test number
    936164245507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail124,211 miles (+8,005)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,211 miles
    Test number
    821191282280
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass116,206 miles (+7,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    116,206 miles
    Test number
    389894358177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass108,216 miles (+4,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,216 miles
    Test number
    233252264175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass103,785 miles (+7,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,785 miles
    Test number
    284205618561
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak n/s swivel joint
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak o/s swivel joint

  13. Pass96,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    439725585790
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from o/s and n/s swivel joints

  14. Fail96,423 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    600641759392
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from o/s and n/s swivel joints

  15. Fail96,423 miles (+969)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,423 miles
    Test number
    458348685197
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAll four tyres slightly perished
    • NoteRear diff seal leaking

  16. Pass95,454 miles (+1,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    319809184443
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass94,020 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    94,020 miles
    Test number
    749875503398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass90,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,899 miles
    Test number
    549411802161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,898 miles (+3,055)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,898 miles
    Test number
    776151402119
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass87,843 miles (+4,865)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,843 miles
    Test number
    759978291023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,978 miles (+3,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,978 miles
    Test number
    281135870081
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass79,865 miles (+5,790)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,865 miles
    Test number
    442725279077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,075 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    74,075 miles
    Test number
    573414338125
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank and chassis cannot be inspected visually

  24. Fail74,075 miles (+5,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,075 miles
    Test number
    501113138197
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass68,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    68,912 miles
    Test number
    824790107103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 CVR

Does Y2 CVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 CVR is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 CVR?
The MOT on Y2 CVR is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 CVR done?
Y2 CVR was recorded at 139,741 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,682 miles a year.
Has Y2 CVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 CVR has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y2 CVR 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 Y2 CVR find?
Y2 CVR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tracker joint leaking; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear bump stop missing, and 2 more.

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