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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,495 cc

Y2 LHRMOT history

Y2 LHR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,090 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

Y2 LHR 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 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
175,090 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,521 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 LHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 LHR was last recorded at 175,090 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 6,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,205 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,885 miles
Average per year
8,521 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,090 miles
  • 2025 – 168,205 miles
  • 2024 – 158,789 miles
  • 2023 – 149,575 miles
  • 2022 – 139,337 miles
  • 2021 – 128,359 miles
  • 2020 – 127,579 miles
  • 2019 – 117,748 miles
  • 2018 – 111,105 miles
  • 2017 – 100,628 miles
  • 2016 – 92,572 miles
  • 2015 – 81,342 miles
  • 2014 – 77,130 miles
  • 2013 – 73,539 miles
  • 2012 – 69,707 miles
  • 2011 – 61,689 miles
  • 2010 – 48,092 miles
  • 2009 – 34,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,090 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff seal both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,090 miles (+6,885)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    175,090 miles
    Test number
    228274570816
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff seal both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass168,205 miles (+9,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    168,205 miles
    Test number
    659244324205
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass158,789 miles (+9,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    158,789 miles
    Test number
    884008879565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front diff rear sill (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass149,575 miles (+10,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,575 miles
    Test number
    620650350733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,337 miles (+10,978)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,337 miles
    Test number
    414486102200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,359 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    128,359 miles
    Test number
    513356295948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,579 miles (+9,831)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,579 miles
    Test number
    942977336972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,748 miles (+6,643)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,748 miles
    Test number
    348776818309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass111,105 miles (+10,477)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,105 miles
    Test number
    947176776789
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass100,628 miles (+8,056)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,628 miles
    Test number
    137361703287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,572 miles
    Test number
    720156104545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Fail92,566 miles (+11,224)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,566 miles
    Test number
    427587196328
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure mounting turret rust holed (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Small rust hole in chassis at rear end (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass81,342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    912504009314
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished
  14. Fail81,342 miles (+4,212)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    967394275402
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Sidelight (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres perished
  15. Fail77,130 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,130 miles
    Test number
    447957184285
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  16. Pass77,130 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,130 miles
    Test number
    599687684208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,539 miles (+3,832)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,539 miles
    Test number
    375457573491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
  18. Pass69,707 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,707 miles
    Test number
    186891872204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,790 miles (+3,101)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,790 miles
    Test number
    939185202058
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play in rear universal joint on propshaft
  20. Pass61,689 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,689 miles
    Test number
    817476161298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,625 miles (+13,533)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    478605361279
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
  22. Pass48,092 miles (+13,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,092 miles
    Test number
    900830770286
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass34,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,766 miles
    Test number
    823686069211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 LHR

Does Y2 LHR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 LHR is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y2 LHR?
The MOT on Y2 LHR is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 LHR done?
Y2 LHR was recorded at 175,090 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 8,521 miles a year.
Has Y2 LHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 LHR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2016.
Has the mileage on Y2 LHR 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 LHR find?
Y2 LHR passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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