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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y49 KTAMOT history

Y49 KTA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 23 of 34 MOT tests, with 144,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

Y49 KTA 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,903 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
34
23 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 KTA
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
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 KTA was last recorded at 144,903 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,899 miles · 28 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,903 miles
  • 2025 – 142,611 miles
  • 2024 – 138,783 miles
  • 2023 – 138,772 miles
  • 2022 – 136,764 miles
  • 2021 – 133,347 miles
  • 2020 – 129,849 miles
  • 2019 – 127,160 miles
  • 2018 – 123,921 miles
  • 2017 – 119,543 miles
  • 2016 – 115,711 miles
  • 2015 – 113,140 miles
  • 2014 – 111,034 miles
  • 2013 – 109,107 miles
  • 2012 – 103,454 miles
  • 2011 – 96,649 miles
  • 2010 – 91,710 miles
  • 2009 – 85,309 miles
  • 2008 – 79,903 miles
  • 2007 – 75,373 miles
  • 2006 – 66,338 miles
  • 2005 – 59,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,903 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2013

Full MOT history

34 tests since 5 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,903 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    241655952346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail144,899 miles (+2,288)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,899 miles
    Test number
    547099820734
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached Front fixings lose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass142,611 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,611 miles
    Test number
    224144166675
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  4. Fail142,588 miles (+3,805)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,588 miles
    Test number
    260181401874
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding In reverse (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass138,783 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    138,783 miles
    Test number
    742475391437
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Borderline play,would benefit adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop,rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear shock lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail138,772 miles (+2,008)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,772 miles
    Test number
    904915391629
    • DangerousOffside Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached Chassis in multiple places (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  7. Pass136,764 miles (+3,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,764 miles
    Test number
    100460952544
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corroded , tow bar mounting area
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals weeping

  8. Pass133,347 miles (+3,498)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    133,347 miles
    Test number
    800949870810
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    129,849 miles
    Test number
    224023143588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail129,849 miles (+2,689)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,849 miles
    Test number
    641214747587
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass127,160 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    127,160 miles
    Test number
    788927361124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,154 miles (+3,233)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,154 miles
    Test number
    281346717399
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass123,921 miles (+105)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,921 miles
    Test number
    635289636729
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail123,816 miles (+4,273)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,816 miles
    Test number
    673672059342
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bottom shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass119,543 miles (+3,832)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,543 miles
    Test number
    912539734049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks worn thin and corrosion lipped
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass115,711 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,711 miles
    Test number
    865600818374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,140 miles (+2,106)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,140 miles
    Test number
    815112205254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,034 miles (+1,927)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,034 miles
    Test number
    165740994209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,107 miles
    Test number
    267977693219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,107 miles (+5,653)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,107 miles
    Test number
    377217693209
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass103,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,454 miles
    Test number
    957632012333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail103,454 miles (+6,805)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,454 miles
    Test number
    175702812364
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass96,649 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    96,649 miles
    Test number
    247128791289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,710 miles (+6,401)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,710 miles
    Test number
    403803910323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass85,309 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,309 miles
    Test number
    831031109358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,302 miles (+5,399)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    341196199256
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteAll brake pads wearing thin

  27. Pass79,903 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,903 miles
    Test number
    441104408341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    431796857244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail75,373 miles (+9,035)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,373 miles
    Test number
    841206457258
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  30. Pass66,338 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    101323696281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass59,279 miles (+6,082)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    59,279 miles
    Test number
    851471315328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass53,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2006
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    114027825169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass53,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2006
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    390017025164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail53,197 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,197 miles
    Test number
    432145725171
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about Y49 KTA

Does Y49 KTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y49 KTA is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y49 KTA?
The MOT on Y49 KTA is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y49 KTA done?
Y49 KTA was recorded at 144,903 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,422 miles a year.
Has Y49 KTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 KTA has failed 11 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y49 KTA 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 Y49 KTA find?
Y49 KTA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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