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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,198 cc

Y3 DEFMOT history

Y3 DEF is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 33,857 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

Y3 DEF black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
33,857 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 DEF was last recorded at 33,857 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,014 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
4,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 33,857 miles
  • 2024 – 32,014 miles
  • 2023 – 29,466 miles
  • 2022 – 26,106 miles
  • 2021 – 20,371 miles
  • 2020 – 13,749 miles
  • 2019 – 5,597 miles
  • 2018 – 3,242 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,857 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 22 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,857 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    33,857 miles
    Test number
    704427605490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,014 miles (+2,548)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    32,014 miles
    Test number
    442955345395
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both axle swivels damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush worn

  3. Pass29,466 miles (+3,360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    29,466 miles
    Test number
    282909752316
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass26,106 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    26,106 miles
    Test number
    783126538085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail26,100 miles (+5,729)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,100 miles
    Test number
    170397867095
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass20,371 miles (+6,622)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    20,371 miles
    Test number
    758473632108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass13,749 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    13,749 miles
    Test number
    387954139773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass5,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    5,597 miles
    Test number
    399554587535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail5,597 miles (+2,355)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,597 miles
    Test number
    552768593763
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass3,242 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    3,242 miles
    Test number
    694783085691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail3,232 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,232 miles
    Test number
    120577555364
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Questions about Y3 DEF

Does Y3 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 DEF is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y3 DEF?
The MOT on Y3 DEF is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 DEF done?
Y3 DEF was recorded at 33,857 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 4,274 miles a year.
Has Y3 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 DEF has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y3 DEF 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 Y3 DEF find?
Y3 DEF passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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