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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y37 JFOMOT history

Y37 JFO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

Y37 JFO green 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,678 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y37 JFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y37 JFO was last recorded at 131,678 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 6,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,332 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,346 miles
Average per year
3,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,678 miles
  • 2025 – 125,332 miles
  • 2024 – 121,476 miles
  • 2023 – 115,632 miles
  • 2022 – 112,095 miles
  • 2021 – 111,905 miles
  • 2020 – 111,195 miles
  • 2019 – 109,796 miles
  • 2018 – 107,388 miles
  • 2017 – 104,887 miles
  • 2016 – 102,609 miles
  • 2015 – 99,334 miles
  • 2014 – 96,291 miles
  • 2013 – 91,882 miles
  • 2012 – 89,172 miles
  • 2011 – 86,243 miles
  • 2010 – 82,841 miles
  • 2009 – 79,207 miles
  • 2008 – 76,934 miles
  • 2007 – 72,411 miles
  • 2006 – 60,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,678 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front sphere leaking.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear of chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Steering damper bush has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,678 miles
    Test number
    168408046726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail131,678 miles (+6,346)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,678 miles
    Test number
    650434381422
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass125,332 miles (+3,856)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,332 miles
    Test number
    359536041057
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. Pass121,476 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,476 miles
    Test number
    426103390659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail121,476 miles (+5,844)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,476 miles
    Test number
    577740161088
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass115,632 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,632 miles
    Test number
    152511011496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,095 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,095 miles
    Test number
    706505630181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,905 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,905 miles
    Test number
    412060869260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sphere leaking.
  9. Fail111,901 miles (+706)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,901 miles
    Test number
    644618580651
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sphere leaking.
  10. Pass111,195 miles (+1,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,195 miles
    Test number
    269984347789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sphere leaking slightly.
  11. Pass109,796 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    109,796 miles
    Test number
    609056496683
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear of chassis corroded
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play
  12. Fail109,725 miles (+2,337)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,725 miles
    Test number
    563332793920
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear of chassis corroded
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has slight play
  13. Pass107,388 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    107,388 miles
    Test number
    417748674215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,380 miles (+2,493)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,380 miles
    Test number
    679587419219
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  15. Pass104,887 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,887 miles
    Test number
    957858241898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass102,609 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,609 miles
    Test number
    656553301808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,607 miles (+3,273)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,607 miles
    Test number
    164179269373
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  18. Pass99,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,334 miles
    Test number
    746069045098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail99,333 miles (+3,042)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    107389545026
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass96,291 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,291 miles
    Test number
    389247074031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,272 miles (+4,390)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,272 miles
    Test number
    987303374059
    • FailureBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  22. Pass91,882 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,882 miles
    Test number
    597735463069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail91,865 miles (+2,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,865 miles
    Test number
    509301963084
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Pass89,172 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    717641242044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,243 miles (+3,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    86,243 miles
    Test number
    878350641064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  26. Pass82,841 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    82,841 miles
    Test number
    551516020014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass79,207 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,207 miles
    Test number
    812220939073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass76,934 miles (+4,523)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,934 miles
    Test number
    380251338087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass72,411 miles (+12,133)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,411 miles
    Test number
    610597557027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass60,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,278 miles
    Test number
    400481156012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y37 JFO

Does Y37 JFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 JFO is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y37 JFO?
The MOT on Y37 JFO is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y37 JFO done?
Y37 JFO was recorded at 131,678 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,495 miles a year.
Has Y37 JFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 JFO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y37 JFO 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 Y37 JFO find?
Y37 JFO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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