Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc
Y3 SVXMOT history
Y3 SVX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Oct 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,653 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 97,653 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 13 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,854 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 SVX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 10 Oct 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 SVX was last recorded at 97,653 miles on 4 Feb 2025, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Nov 2017: 56,354 miles, lower than 75,081 miles on 12 Oct 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 97,537 miles · 13 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 116 miles
- Average per year
- 3,854 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,653 miles
- 2023 – 97,537 miles
- 2022 – 92,349 miles
- 2021 – 87,862 miles
- 2020 – 87,455 miles
- 2019 – 83,647 miles
- 2018 – 79,317 miles
- 2017 – 56,354 miles
- 2016 – 70,799 miles
- 2015 – 66,856 miles
- 2014 – 61,483 miles
- 2013 – 55,530 miles
- 2011 – 46,760 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,653 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear exhaust flange very rusty.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,653 miles (+116)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 97,653 miles
- Test number
- 775926583174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,537 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 97,537 miles
- Test number
- 861484856293
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail97,537 miles (+5,188)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,537 miles
- Test number
- 787696975891
- MajorCentral Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,349 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 92,349 miles
- Test number
- 600450241349
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner & outer (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner & outer (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))
Fail92,339 miles (+28)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,339 miles
- Test number
- 446579165160
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Joint to calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner & outer (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner & outer (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))
Fail92,311 miles (+4,449)2 dangerous5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,311 miles
- Test number
- 844745910448
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front position lights do not work when engine running (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
Pass87,862 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 87,862 miles
- Test number
- 793285307091
- AdvisoryCentral Cross member bolt missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail87,860 miles (+405)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,860 miles
- Test number
- 462135328231
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Cross member bolt missing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass87,455 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 87,455 miles
- Test number
- 298463282523
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lower shock absorber mounting cup corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight diode has a very slight flicker.
- AdvisoryOffside Front spotlight not working.
- AdvisoryRear rear brake disc corroded.
- AdvisoryTow bar support bracket very rusty.
Fail87,455 miles (+3,808)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,455 miles
- Test number
- 510160571185
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lower shock absorber mounting cup corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber shroud corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlight diode has a very slight flicker.
- AdvisoryOffside Front spotlight not working.
- AdvisoryRear rear brake disc corroded.
- AdvisoryTow bar support bracket very rusty.
Pass83,647 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,647 miles
- Test number
- 427485479819
- AdvisoryEngine oily.
- AdvisoryRear brakes inner surface corroded.
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front track rod end.
Fail83,647 miles (+4,330)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,647 miles
- Test number
- 219884686527
- MajorExhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine oily.
- AdvisoryRear brakes inner surface corroded.
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front track rod end.
Pass79,317 miles (+22,963)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 79,317 miles
- Test number
- 100800020809
- Advisory4 rear seat belts fitted.
- AdvisoryDrivers seat hard to slide.
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front panhard rod bush.
Pass56,354 miles (-18,727)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 56,354 miles
- Test number
- 428488808628
- AdvisoryRear brake discs very rusty.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust flange very rusty.
- AdvisorySome oxidisation on metal brake pipes
- AdvisorySpeedo reading less than previously.
Fail75,081 miles (+4,282)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,081 miles
- Test number
- 942749751514
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear discs rusty.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust flange rusty.
- AdvisorySome oxidisation on metal brake pipes.
Pass70,799 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 70,799 miles
- Test number
- 440542553912
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear pinion seal leaking
Fail70,799 miles (+3,943)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,799 miles
- Test number
- 605573442015
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear pinion seal leaking
Pass66,856 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 66,856 miles
- Test number
- 808280874395
- Advisory4 rear static belts fitted on side facing seats.
- AdvisoryFront numberplate slightly obscured by winch.
- AdvisoryNearside Front drag link end has slight play.
- AdvisoryRear diff pinion seal leaking.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust flange very rusty.
Fail66,852 miles (+5,369)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,852 miles
- Test number
- 342955182335
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Advisory4 rear static belts fitted on side facing seats.
- AdvisoryFront numberplate slightly obscured by winch.
- AdvisoryNearside Front drag link end has slight play.
- AdvisoryRear diff pinion seal leaking.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust flange very rusty.
Pass61,483 miles (+5,953)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 61,483 miles
- Test number
- 167626384212
- NoteFront bumper removed.
- NoteFront numberplate secured with cable ties.
- NoteRear exhaust flange corroded
Pass55,530 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 55,530 miles
- Test number
- 326580893273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,526 miles (+8,766)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,526 miles
- Test number
- 399749283299
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteRear brake discs have reduced surface area.
- NoteWipers not parking fully.
Pass46,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 46,760 miles
- Test number
- 435356321413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y3 SVX
- Does Y3 SVX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y3 SVX expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 SVX?
- The MOT on Y3 SVX expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y3 SVX done?
- Y3 SVX was recorded at 97,653 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2025, an average of 3,854 miles a year.
- Has Y3 SVX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 SVX has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y3 SVX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y3 SVX find?
- Y3 SVX passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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