Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y46 MFJMOT history
Y46 MFJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,713 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 139,713 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,193 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y46 MFJ
- 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
- 30 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y46 MFJ was last recorded at 139,713 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 139,034 miles · 27 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 679 miles
- Average per year
- 4,193 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,713 miles
- 2025 – 139,034 miles
- 2024 – 137,349 miles
- 2023 – 133,771 miles
- 2022 – 130,622 miles
- 2021 – 127,865 miles
- 2020 – 124,131 miles
- 2019 – 122,276 miles
- 2017 – 119,698 miles
- 2016 – 116,076 miles
- 2015 – 113,688 miles
- 2014 – 111,185 miles
- 2013 – 107,244 miles
- 2012 – 102,733 miles
- 2011 – 96,071 miles
- 2010 – 88,224 miles
- 2009 – 79,578 miles
- 2008 – 70,507 miles
- 2007 – 63,405 miles
- 2006 – 55,431 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,713 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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011
N/S rear mudflap insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Registration plate light dim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Slight play in o/s king pin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Propshaft universal joint worn slightly loose.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
29 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,713 miles (+679)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 139,713 miles
- Test number
- 272729551514
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,034 miles (+1,685)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 139,034 miles
- Test number
- 144643759803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,349 miles (+3,578)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 137,349 miles
- Test number
- 607896479725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,771 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 133,771 miles
- Test number
- 287877867716
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,771 miles (+3,149)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,771 miles
- Test number
- 700179576112
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass130,622 miles (+2,757)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 130,622 miles
- Test number
- 679957966626
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower swivel joint slight free play
Pass127,865 miles (+50)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 127,865 miles
- Test number
- 365166656633
- AdvisoryN/S rear mudflap insecure
- AdvisoryRegistration plate light dim
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s king pin
- AdvisoryChassis welded several places
Fail127,815 miles (+3,684)2 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,815 miles
- Test number
- 120282900835
- DangerousNearside Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle O/S rear low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MajorFuel tank insecure Excessive corrosion on supporting cross member (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working Both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/S rear mudflap insecure
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Stiff inoperation (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate light dim
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s king pin
Pass124,131 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 124,131 miles
- Test number
- 606369623043
- AdvisorySurface rusting on both o/s n/s chassis rails
- AdvisorySwivel hubs leaking slightly
Fail124,125 miles (+1,849)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,125 miles
- Test number
- 966946660824
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s n/s rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass122,276 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 122,276 miles
- Test number
- 139942023128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,276 miles (+2,578)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,276 miles
- Test number
- 527027223943
- DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass119,698 miles (+3,622)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 119,698 miles
- Test number
- 187647063664
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Slight play in king pin. (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play slight play in upper uj joint. (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass116,076 miles (+153)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 116,076 miles
- Test number
- 694324865418
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn slightly loose.
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak rear diff seal
Fail115,923 miles (+2,235)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,923 miles
- Test number
- 483993181431
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn slightly loose.
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak rear diff seal
Pass113,688 miles (+2,503)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 113,688 miles
- Test number
- 946515035840
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Steering column universal joint has slight play top u j has slight play. (2.1.5)
Pass111,185 miles (+1)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 111,185 miles
- Test number
- 978197934384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
- NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
- NoteOffside chassis corroded not within a prescribed area
Fail111,184 miles (+3,940)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,184 miles
- Test number
- 225796734339
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
- NoteFront registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread
- NoteOffside chassis corroded not within a prescribed area
Pass107,244 miles (+1)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 107,244 miles
- Test number
- 786795903213
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront and rear propshaft bolts insecure not part of suspension
- NoteOffside front hub seal leaking slightly
- NoteSlight damage to front registration plate
Fail107,243 miles (+4,510)9 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,243 miles
- Test number
- 827594703269
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront and rear propshaft bolts insecure not part of suspension
- NoteOffside front hub seal leaking slightly
- NoteSlight damage to front registration plate
Pass102,733 miles (+240)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 102,733 miles
- Test number
- 358142392173
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail102,493 miles (+6,422)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,493 miles
- Test number
- 588763172162
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass96,071 miles (+141)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 96,071 miles
- Test number
- 566062801242
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSteering damper offside bush worn
Fail95,930 miles (+7,706)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,930 miles
- Test number
- 556972591131
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteSteering damper offside bush worn
Pass88,224 miles (+8,646)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 88,224 miles
- Test number
- 960040290101
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass79,578 miles (+9,071)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 79,578 miles
- Test number
- 513795299154
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass70,507 miles (+7,102)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 70,507 miles
- Test number
- 222691998123
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,405 miles (+7,974)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 63,405 miles
- Test number
- 304661797122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,431 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 55,431 miles
- Test number
- 131752696105
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about Y46 MFJ
- Does Y46 MFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y46 MFJ is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y46 MFJ?
- The MOT on Y46 MFJ is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y46 MFJ done?
- Y46 MFJ was recorded at 139,713 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,193 miles a year.
- Has Y46 MFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y46 MFJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y46 MFJ 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 MFJ find?
- Y46 MFJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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