Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y49 OANMOT history
Y49 OAN is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,630 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 106,630 mi
- At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,219 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y49 OAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 18 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y49 OAN was last recorded at 106,630 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 2,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,305 miles · 15 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,325 miles
- Average per year
- 3,219 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,630 miles
- 2025 – 104,305 miles
- 2024 – 100,429 miles
- 2023 – 97,425 miles
- 2022 – 95,172 miles
- 2021 – 91,311 miles
- 2020 – 87,990 miles
- 2019 – 83,384 miles
- 2018 – 79,263 miles
- 2017 – 75,596 miles
- 2016 – 72,346 miles
- 2015 – 69,252 miles
- 2014 – 65,881 miles
- 2013 – 62,073 miles
- 2012 – 58,106 miles
- 2011 – 54,052 miles
- 2010 – 51,330 miles
- 2009 – 48,422 miles
- 2008 – 45,771 miles
- 2006 – 42,980 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,630 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock lower mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
All four tyres over ten years old
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Full MOT history
24 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,630 miles (+2,325)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 106,630 miles
- Test number
- 885214040374
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock lower mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass104,305 miles (+3,876)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 104,305 miles
- Test number
- 812396540514
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass100,429 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 100,429 miles
- Test number
- 362683793401
- AdvisoryAll four tyres over ten years old
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Fail100,417 miles (+2,992)11 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,417 miles
- Test number
- 330369858454
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll four tyres over ten years old
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass97,425 miles (+2,253)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 97,425 miles
- Test number
- 535108905145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass95,172 miles (+3,861)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 95,172 miles
- Test number
- 825816564595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,311 miles (+3,321)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 91,311 miles
- Test number
- 169052795792
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass87,990 miles (+4,606)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 87,990 miles
- Test number
- 305716300203
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass83,384 miles (+4,121)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 83,384 miles
- Test number
- 930670983740
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass79,263 miles (+3,667)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 79,263 miles
- Test number
- 334600956130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass75,596 miles (+3,250)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 75,596 miles
- Test number
- 421268789153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Pass72,346 miles (+3,094)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2017
- Odometer
- 72,346 miles
- Test number
- 289470673501
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,252 miles (+3,371)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2016
- Odometer
- 69,252 miles
- Test number
- 245438005111
- NoteFront to rear metal brake pipe corroded
Pass65,881 miles (+3,808)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 65,881 miles
- Test number
- 976360234132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside chassis brake pipe corroded
- NoteRear cross member corroded and holed
Pass62,073 miles (+3,967)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 62,073 miles
- Test number
- 758886213105
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteAll x 4 Tyres deteriated/cracking
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEngine coolant level low
Pass58,106 miles (+4,054)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 58,106 miles
- Test number
- 297049622423
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s and o/s windscreen wiper split
Pass54,052 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 54,052 miles
- Test number
- 758413231149
- NoteAll 4 tyres appear to be perished and have slight cracks in tread
- NoteOffside front chassis rail coated in underbody sealant
- NoteRear panel coated in underbody sealant
Fail54,052 miles (+2,722)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,052 miles
- Test number
- 138889521115
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteAll 4 tyres appear to be perished and have slight cracks in tread
- NoteRear seats folded up not allowing inspection of seat belts
Pass51,330 miles (+2,908)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 51,330 miles
- Test number
- 203747230147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,422 miles (+36)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,422 miles
- Test number
- 663644829060
- NoteOffside front brake slightly binding
Fail48,386 miles (+2,615)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,386 miles
- Test number
- 171684119079
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteOffside front brake slightly binding
Pass45,771 miles (+2,791)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 45,771 miles
- Test number
- 492228708057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,980 miles (+2,367)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 42,980 miles
- Test number
- 902123666353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,613 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 40,613 miles
- Test number
- 332690616099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y49 OAN
- Does Y49 OAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y49 OAN is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y49 OAN?
- The MOT on Y49 OAN is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y49 OAN done?
- Y49 OAN was recorded at 106,630 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 3,219 miles a year.
- Has Y49 OAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y49 OAN has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y49 OAN 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 OAN find?
- Y49 OAN passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock lower mounting point, and 1 more.
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