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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y46 XRMMOT history

Y46 XRM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,224 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

Y46 XRM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 May 2025
Mileage
143,224 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,377 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y46 XRM
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
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y46 XRM was last recorded at 143,224 miles on 20 May 2024, 1,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,140 miles · 27 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,084 miles
Average per year
4,377 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,224 miles
  • 2023 – 142,140 miles
  • 2022 – 141,287 miles
  • 2021 – 139,858 miles
  • 2020 – 138,258 miles
  • 2019 – 134,202 miles
  • 2018 – 130,676 miles
  • 2016 – 127,038 miles
  • 2015 – 118,759 miles
  • 2014 – 106,583 miles
  • 2012 – 102,997 miles
  • 2011 – 101,440 miles
  • 2009 – 96,523 miles
  • 2008 – 91,265 miles
  • 2007 – 80,825 miles
  • 2006 – 65,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,224 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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,224 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    143,224 miles
    Test number
    216435906435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass142,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    142,140 miles
    Test number
    684988926703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail142,140 miles (+853)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,140 miles
    Test number
    143220642507
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working side light inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened coroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,287 miles (+1,429)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,287 miles
    Test number
    552044400262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass139,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,858 miles
    Test number
    896446248155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail139,858 miles (+1,600)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,858 miles
    Test number
    473343353137
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass138,258 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,258 miles
    Test number
    252077554861
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  8. Fail138,237 miles (+4,035)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,237 miles
    Test number
    960442860289
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt seal (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  9. Pass134,202 miles (+3,526)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,202 miles
    Test number
    248381788995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass130,676 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    130,676 miles
    Test number
    908012555571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,038 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    127,038 miles
    Test number
    752054511684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail127,038 miles (+8,279)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,038 miles
    Test number
    138216821208
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass118,759 miles (+12,176)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,759 miles
    Test number
    562875022889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,583 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,583 miles
    Test number
    619727254326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass102,997 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    102,997 miles
    Test number
    609164652067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,990 miles (+1,550)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,990 miles
    Test number
    586093652033
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass101,440 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,440 miles
    Test number
    857067121078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,438 miles (+4,915)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,438 miles
    Test number
    877856021011
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  19. Pass96,523 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    96,523 miles
    Test number
    463852339441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,522 miles (+5,257)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,522 miles
    Test number
    140751339304
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass91,265 miles (+10,440)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,265 miles
    Test number
    821237438309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass80,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    282031617219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,825 miles (+15,581)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,825 miles
    Test number
    301291717223
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • NoteFront prop uj worn slightly

  24. Pass65,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    65,244 miles
    Test number
    523738206220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y46 XRM

Does Y46 XRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y46 XRM expired on 26 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y46 XRM?
The MOT on Y46 XRM expired on 26 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y46 XRM done?
Y46 XRM was recorded at 143,224 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 4,377 miles a year.
Has Y46 XRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y46 XRM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2023.
Has the mileage on Y46 XRM 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 XRM find?
Y46 XRM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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