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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y37 MFJMOT history

Y37 MFJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

Y37 MFJ 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 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
133,992 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

Y37 MFJ was last recorded at 133,992 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,964 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
4,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,992 miles
  • 2025 – 133,539 miles
  • 2024 – 131,391 miles
  • 2023 – 129,925 miles
  • 2021 – 128,100 miles
  • 2020 – 120,626 miles
  • 2019 – 113,942 miles
  • 2018 – 108,504 miles
  • 2017 – 103,056 miles
  • 2016 – 97,050 miles
  • 2015 – 91,329 miles
  • 2014 – 85,178 miles
  • 2013 – 80,037 miles
  • 2012 – 74,455 miles
  • 2011 – 68,372 miles
  • 2010 – 63,221 miles
  • 2009 – 56,955 miles
  • 2008 – 50,257 miles
  • 2007 – 44,332 miles
  • 2006 – 38,666 miles
  • 2005 – 32,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,992 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryGearbox Fixing LooseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle Structure Is CorrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead corroded at steering UJ

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,992 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    133,992 miles
    Test number
    323311724163
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox Fixing Loose
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Structure Is Corroded

  2. Fail133,964 miles (+425)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,964 miles
    Test number
    251747900681
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox Fixing Loose
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Structure Is Corroded

  3. Pass133,539 miles (+181)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    133,539 miles
    Test number
    428227898185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead corroded at steering UJ (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail133,358 miles (+1,967)2 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,358 miles
    Test number
    975807026053
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired chassis (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced affecting towbar mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead corroded at steering UJ (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass131,391 miles (+1,466)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    131,391 miles
    Test number
    451605458378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass129,925 miles (+1,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,925 miles
    Test number
    398636164530
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion started in rear crossmember

  7. Pass128,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    128,100 miles
    Test number
    524948491134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail128,100 miles (+7,474)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,100 miles
    Test number
    631334195627
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass120,626 miles (+6,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,626 miles
    Test number
    250886475841
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust pipe corroded slight leak

  10. Pass113,942 miles (+5,438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,942 miles
    Test number
    698644912049
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Forward most. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass108,504 miles (+5,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    108,504 miles
    Test number
    764727695250
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass103,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    103,056 miles
    Test number
    456487979733
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail103,055 miles (+6,005)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,055 miles
    Test number
    875201729490
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass97,050 miles (+5,721)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    97,050 miles
    Test number
    967930730756
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass91,329 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    91,329 miles
    Test number
    659459725286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,178 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    247146924247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,037 miles
    Test number
    935855933231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,035 miles (+5,580)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,035 miles
    Test number
    828795133204
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass74,455 miles (+221)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,455 miles
    Test number
    309017232283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail74,234 miles (+5,862)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,234 miles
    Test number
    397686322226
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  21. Pass68,372 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,372 miles
    Test number
    429181621224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,221 miles (+6,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,221 miles
    Test number
    751920230298
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,955 miles (+6,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    56,955 miles
    Test number
    520833229231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,257 miles (+5,925)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,257 miles
    Test number
    614007228295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,332 miles (+5,666)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,332 miles
    Test number
    640124537277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,666 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,666 miles
    Test number
    981084536226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,243 miles
    Test number
    323059125219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y37 MFJ

Does Y37 MFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y37 MFJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y37 MFJ?
The MOT on Y37 MFJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y37 MFJ done?
Y37 MFJ was recorded at 133,992 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,945 miles a year.
Has Y37 MFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y37 MFJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y37 MFJ 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 MFJ find?
Y37 MFJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; gearbox fixing loose; rear coil spring corroded both, and 2 more.

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