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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y39 URVMOT history

Y39 URV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 256,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

Y39 URV 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 30 May 2027
Mileage
256,259 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y39 URV
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
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y39 URV was last recorded at 256,259 miles on 21 May 2026, 4,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,307 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,952 miles
Average per year
8,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 256,259 miles
  • 2025 – 251,307 miles
  • 2024 – 245,898 miles
  • 2023 – 239,659 miles
  • 2022 – 232,585 miles
  • 2021 – 223,612 miles
  • 2020 – 218,451 miles
  • 2019 – 212,627 miles
  • 2018 – 205,778 miles
  • 2017 – 198,534 miles
  • 2016 – 190,594 miles
  • 2015 – 181,379 miles
  • 2014 – 169,636 miles
  • 2013 – 159,312 miles
  • 2012 – 149,019 miles
  • 2011 – 139,961 miles
  • 2010 – 130,123 miles
  • 2009 – 119,694 miles
  • 2008 – 108,013 miles
  • 2007 – 97,274 miles
  • 2006 – 86,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass256,259 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery Box Corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master Cylinder - Valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass256,259 miles (+4,952)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    256,259 miles
    Test number
    175923970317
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery Box Corroded (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass251,307 miles (+5,409)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    251,307 miles
    Test number
    192452348051
    • MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery Compartment Corroded, Battery still considered secure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panard Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass245,898 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    245,898 miles
    Test number
    235606549200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake caliper/pad not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Fail245,887 miles (+6,228)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,887 miles
    Test number
    787434126020
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Master Cylinder - Valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Arm Joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master Cylinder - Valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake caliper/pad not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  5. Pass239,659 miles (+7,074)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    239,659 miles
    Test number
    327654356470
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material master cylinder - valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass232,585 miles (+8,973)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    232,585 miles
    Test number
    247490010348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass223,612 miles (+5,161)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    223,612 miles
    Test number
    219434584583
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass218,451 miles (+5,824)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    218,451 miles
    Test number
    517651978643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass212,627 miles (+6,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    212,627 miles
    Test number
    165307759539
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber casings corroded

  10. Pass205,778 miles (+20)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    205,778 miles
    Test number
    707911331341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly corroded

  11. Fail205,758 miles (+7,224)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,758 miles
    Test number
    279076705698
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust slightly corroded

  12. Pass198,534 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    198,534 miles
    Test number
    334710448710
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail198,529 miles (+7,935)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,529 miles
    Test number
    340284705236
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass190,594 miles (+9,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    190,594 miles
    Test number
    397597764698
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass181,379 miles (+11,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    181,379 miles
    Test number
    986350745128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass169,636 miles (+10,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    169,636 miles
    Test number
    268523644109
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass159,312 miles (+10,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    159,312 miles
    Test number
    968341943108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass149,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    149,019 miles
    Test number
    817342152157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail149,016 miles (+9,055)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,016 miles
    Test number
    948912952140
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass139,961 miles (+9,838)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    139,961 miles
    Test number
    516236341117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,123 miles (+10,429)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    130,123 miles
    Test number
    332817440105
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyre tread steped

  22. Pass119,694 miles (+11,681)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    119,694 miles
    Test number
    550909949129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,013 miles (+10,739)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    108,013 miles
    Test number
    590863848157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,274 miles (+10,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    97,274 miles
    Test number
    854551157115
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass86,730 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,730 miles
    Test number
    151546946146
    • NoteBoth rear tyres in a poor condition.
    • NoteN/S Drop arm joint noisy.

Questions about Y39 URV

Does Y39 URV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y39 URV is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y39 URV?
The MOT on Y39 URV is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y39 URV done?
Y39 URV was recorded at 256,259 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 8,482 miles a year.
Has Y39 URV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y39 URV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y39 URV 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 URV find?
Y39 URV passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery box corroded; front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; offside steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm.

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