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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,500 cc

Y36 GFBMOT history

Y36 GFB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 64,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

Y36 GFB 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 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,054 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,231 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 GFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 GFB was last recorded at 64,054 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,522 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
532 miles
Average per year
2,231 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,054 miles
  • 2025 – 63,522 miles
  • 2024 – 62,869 miles
  • 2023 – 62,473 miles
  • 2022 – 62,457 miles
  • 2020 – 62,350 miles
  • 2019 – 58,858 miles
  • 2018 – 54,838 miles
  • 2017 – 51,534 miles
  • 2016 – 48,587 miles
  • 2015 – 45,367 miles
  • 2014 – 42,628 miles
  • 2013 – 40,203 miles
  • 2012 – 38,636 miles
  • 2011 – 36,394 miles
  • 2010 – 33,480 miles
  • 2009 – 30,954 miles
  • 2008 – 28,196 miles
  • 2007 – 23,621 miles
  • 2006 – 19,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,054 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Reverse lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front bumper badly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,054 miles (+532)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,054 miles
    Test number
    226327034434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,522 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    63,522 miles
    Test number
    517480774788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  3. Fail63,511 miles (+642)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,511 miles
    Test number
    272967513314
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  4. Pass62,869 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    622362817470
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  5. Fail62,869 miles (+396)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    969021943591
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  6. Pass62,473 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,473 miles
    Test number
    566661403380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail62,457 miles (+107)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,457 miles
    Test number
    543439287568
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass62,350 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,350 miles
    Test number
    390264659101
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper badly corroded

  9. Fail62,350 miles (+3,492)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,350 miles
    Test number
    745874080212
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper badly corroded

  10. Pass58,858 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    58,858 miles
    Test number
    160676907367
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper badly corroded

  11. Fail58,858 miles (+4,020)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,858 miles
    Test number
    633826638157
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper badly corroded

  12. Pass54,838 miles (+3,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,838 miles
    Test number
    623403929143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass51,534 miles (+2,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,534 miles
    Test number
    450097412910
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass48,587 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    944236788744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail48,587 miles (+3,220)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,587 miles
    Test number
    225915749453
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass45,367 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,367 miles
    Test number
    766606855023
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt stalk cover incomplete.

  17. Fail45,365 miles (+2,737)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,365 miles
    Test number
    588735255020
    • FailureNearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt stalk

  18. Pass42,628 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,628 miles
    Test number
    807702554095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,203 miles (+1,567)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    40,203 miles
    Test number
    389260353050
    • NoteNearside front tractor seal leaking

  20. Pass38,636 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    38,636 miles
    Test number
    956831562018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,394 miles (+2,914)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,394 miles
    Test number
    138642151087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir intake pipe off going to air filter box

  22. Pass33,480 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    584219740000
    • NoteFront number plate damaged slightly
    • NoteSlight play steering drop arm ball joint

  23. Fail33,480 miles (+2,526)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,480 miles
    Test number
    632779540083
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged slightly
    • NoteSlight play steering drop arm ball joint

  24. Pass30,954 miles (+2,758)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,954 miles
    Test number
    500777159061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,196 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,196 miles
    Test number
    594918858096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,621 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,621 miles
    Test number
    784248057074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,363 miles
    Test number
    462472256059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 GFB

Does Y36 GFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y36 GFB is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y36 GFB?
The MOT on Y36 GFB is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y36 GFB done?
Y36 GFB was recorded at 64,054 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 2,231 miles a year.
Has Y36 GFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 GFB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y36 GFB 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 Y36 GFB find?
Y36 GFB passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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