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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y46 JCDMOT history

Y46 JCD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,337 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

Y46 JCD green 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,337 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y46 JCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y46 JCD was last recorded at 70,337 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 542 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,795 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
542 miles
Average per year
1,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,337 miles
  • 2025 – 69,795 miles
  • 2024 – 68,742 miles
  • 2023 – 67,701 miles
  • 2022 – 67,219 miles
  • 2021 – 65,927 miles
  • 2020 – 65,370 miles
  • 2019 – 64,372 miles
  • 2018 – 62,919 miles
  • 2017 – 60,162 miles
  • 2016 – 58,045 miles
  • 2015 – 56,287 miles
  • 2014 – 53,800 miles
  • 2013 – 51,629 miles
  • 2012 – 49,008 miles
  • 2011 – 46,990 miles
  • 2010 – 44,975 miles
  • 2009 – 42,985 miles
  • 2008 – 41,251 miles
  • 2007 – 38,274 miles
  • 2006 – 34,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,337 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,337 miles (+542)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,337 miles
    Test number
    309806296278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass69,795 miles (+1,053)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,795 miles
    Test number
    625052285670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,742 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,742 miles
    Test number
    629980302124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,701 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,701 miles
    Test number
    627428762084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass67,219 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,219 miles
    Test number
    126448746833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,927 miles (+557)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,927 miles
    Test number
    166482563872
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass65,370 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,370 miles
    Test number
    345114416058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass64,372 miles (+1,453)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    64,372 miles
    Test number
    638132805439
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking
  9. Pass62,919 miles (+2,757)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    62,919 miles
    Test number
    184635265510
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  10. Pass60,162 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,162 miles
    Test number
    352333312849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,045 miles (+1,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    796205057861
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside spot lamp not working
  12. Pass56,287 miles (+2,487)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,287 miles
    Test number
    316056585063
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside spot lamp not working
  13. Pass53,800 miles (+2,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,800 miles
    Test number
    939514184066
    • NoteN/s/r cross member has corrsion around n/s/r body mounting point
  14. Pass51,629 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    988134483071
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory light not working
  15. Fail51,629 miles (+2,621)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,629 miles
    Test number
    859804783006
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory light not working
  16. Pass49,008 miles (+2,018)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,008 miles
    Test number
    226683882036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,990 miles (+2,015)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,990 miles
    Test number
    997634181020
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteTyres have slight perishing on side walls
  18. Pass44,975 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,975 miles
    Test number
    400543780085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    184239179415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail42,985 miles (+1,734)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,985 miles
    Test number
    891499679039
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass41,251 miles (+2,977)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,251 miles
    Test number
    704807688026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,274 miles (+3,778)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,274 miles
    Test number
    182592577039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,496 miles
    Test number
    411125076094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y46 JCD

Does Y46 JCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y46 JCD is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y46 JCD?
The MOT on Y46 JCD is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y46 JCD done?
Y46 JCD was recorded at 70,337 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,790 miles a year.
Has Y46 JCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y46 JCD has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on Y46 JCD 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 Y46 JCD find?
Y46 JCD passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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