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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

Y40 JDAMOT history

Y40 JDA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 37,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

Y40 JDA grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
37,928 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y40 JDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y40 JDA was last recorded at 37,928 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
34,448 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,480 miles
Average per year
2,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,928 miles
  • 2025 – 34,448 miles
  • 2024 – 32,803 miles
  • 2023 – 31,874 miles
  • 2022 – 31,156 miles
  • 2021 – 29,419 miles
  • 2020 – 27,446 miles
  • 2019 – 24,932 miles
  • 2018 – 21,803 miles
  • 2017 – 16,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,928 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 13 Jan 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,928 miles (+3,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    37,928 miles
    Test number
    196216661257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass34,448 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    34,448 miles
    Test number
    659348572960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass32,803 miles (+929)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    32,803 miles
    Test number
    619659866350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass31,874 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    285275881901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass31,156 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    31,156 miles
    Test number
    295693082639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass29,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    29,419 miles
    Test number
    609114490266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail29,419 miles (+1,973)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,419 miles
    Test number
    553746256520
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass27,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,446 miles
    Test number
    541344574847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail27,446 miles (+2,514)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,446 miles
    Test number
    150308901245
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass24,932 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,932 miles
    Test number
    171856108649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,803 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    21,803 miles
    Test number
    952662561343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    16,865 miles
    Test number
    838829428673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y40 JDA

Does Y40 JDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y40 JDA is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y40 JDA?
The MOT on Y40 JDA is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y40 JDA done?
Y40 JDA was recorded at 37,928 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 2,333 miles a year.
Has Y40 JDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y40 JDA has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on Y40 JDA 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 Y40 JDA find?
Y40 JDA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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