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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y39 KCWMOT history

Y39 KCW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

Y39 KCW 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 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
96,890 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 KCW
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
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 KCW was last recorded at 96,890 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,931 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,959 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,931 miles
Average per year
2,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,890 miles
  • 2025 – 94,959 miles
  • 2024 – 93,244 miles
  • 2023 – 88,242 miles
  • 2014 – 76,580 miles
  • 2013 – 74,409 miles
  • 2012 – 72,663 miles
  • 2011 – 69,595 miles
  • 2010 – 59,484 miles
  • 2008 – 48,160 miles
  • 2007 – 42,304 miles
  • 2006 – 38,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,890 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,890 miles (+1,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    96,890 miles
    Test number
    338856218321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil 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))

  2. Pass94,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    785797998032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail94,959 miles (+1,715)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    757695970595
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,244 miles (+5,002)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    751834014694
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil 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))

  5. Pass88,242 miles (+11,662)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    88,242 miles
    Test number
    608297364322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail76,580 miles (+2,171)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,580 miles
    Test number
    116995604298
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBulkshead corroded

  7. Pass74,409 miles (+1,746)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    74,409 miles
    Test number
    999380413273
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • NoteAll steering joint clamps corroded

  8. Pass72,663 miles (+3,068)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    72,663 miles
    Test number
    167852932025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  9. Pass69,595 miles (+10,111)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,595 miles
    Test number
    107943811073
    • NoteChassis corroded throughout
    • NoteO/s front hub seal leaking
    • NoteSteering damper cover corroded
    • NoteVarious brake pipes corroded

  10. Pass59,484 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,484 miles
    Test number
    640385230007
    • NoteChassis corroded

  11. Fail59,484 miles (+11,324)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,484 miles
    Test number
    912139620098
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChassis corroded

  12. Pass48,160 miles (+280)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,160 miles
    Test number
    934373858369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail47,880 miles (+5,576)2 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,880 miles
    Test number
    674327718386
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass42,304 miles (+4,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,304 miles
    Test number
    220974027483
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass38,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    162295626191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,125 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,125 miles
    Test number
    541035526177
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Questions about Y39 KCW

Does Y39 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y39 KCW is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y39 KCW?
The MOT on Y39 KCW is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y39 KCW done?
Y39 KCW was recorded at 96,890 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 2,984 miles a year.
Has Y39 KCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 KCW has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y39 KCW 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 Y39 KCW find?
Y39 KCW passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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