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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y31 DEFMOT history

Y31 DEF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

Y31 DEF grey 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 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
106,049 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y31 DEF was last recorded at 106,049 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 872 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,177 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
872 miles
Average per year
2,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 106,049 miles
  • 2024 – 105,177 miles
  • 2023 – 103,997 miles
  • 2022 – 103,436 miles
  • 2021 – 102,327 miles
  • 2020 – 101,451 miles
  • 2019 – 100,057 miles
  • 2018 – 97,184 miles
  • 2017 – 94,509 miles
  • 2016 – 92,385 miles
  • 2015 – 89,491 miles
  • 2014 – 85,906 miles
  • 2007 – 57,948 miles
  • 2006 – 48,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,049 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,049 miles (+872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    106,049 miles
    Test number
    141348097410
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass105,177 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,177 miles
    Test number
    256791478977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,997 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    103,997 miles
    Test number
    858668538951
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,994 miles (+558)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,994 miles
    Test number
    419784495085
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,436 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,436 miles
    Test number
    828711142930
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail103,433 miles (+1,106)5 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,433 miles
    Test number
    103043303676
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear spare wheel
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,327 miles (+876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,327 miles
    Test number
    298353889920
    • AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass101,451 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,451 miles
    Test number
    381047155718
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail101,447 miles (+1,390)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,447 miles
    Test number
    366320830658
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,057 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,057 miles
    Test number
    276878940416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail100,054 miles (+2,870)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,054 miles
    Test number
    805481120069
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass97,184 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    97,184 miles
    Test number
    477566145621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,509 miles (+2,124)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    94,509 miles
    Test number
    161269576249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,385 miles (+2,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,385 miles
    Test number
    891939367953
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass89,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    89,491 miles
    Test number
    547592521305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,487 miles (+3,581)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,487 miles
    Test number
    790539003190
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  17. Pass85,906 miles (+9,457)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    85,906 miles
    Test number
    319750614307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,449 miles
    Test number
    558515024072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    809771781275
    • NoteMileage not displayed

  20. FailMileage not read1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    369610971406
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • NoteMileage not displayed

  21. Pass57,948 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,948 miles
    Test number
    173195177076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    48,614 miles
    Test number
    181580266423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y31 DEF

Does Y31 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 DEF is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y31 DEF?
The MOT on Y31 DEF is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 DEF done?
Y31 DEF was recorded at 106,049 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,919 miles a year.
Has Y31 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 DEF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y31 DEF 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 Y31 DEF find?
Y31 DEF passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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