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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

Y4 BHHMOT history

Y4 BHH is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

Y4 BHH red 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
158,538 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 BHH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 BHH was last recorded at 158,538 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 6,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,390 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,148 miles
Average per year
7,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,538 miles
  • 2025 – 152,390 miles
  • 2024 – 146,097 miles
  • 2023 – 137,995 miles
  • 2021 – 129,970 miles
  • 2020 – 124,562 miles
  • 2019 – 112,889 miles
  • 2018 – 103,040 miles
  • 2017 – 94,835 miles
  • 2016 – 86,195 miles
  • 2015 – 78,778 miles
  • 2014 – 70,223 miles
  • 2013 – 61,960 miles
  • 2012 – 52,955 miles
  • 2011 – 44,751 miles
  • 2010 – 38,634 miles
  • 2009 – 35,112 miles
  • 2008 – 30,477 miles
  • 2007 – 25,258 miles
  • 2006 – 20,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,538 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,538 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    158,538 miles
    Test number
    825127958159
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail158,538 miles (+6,148)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,538 miles
    Test number
    514215068486
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass152,390 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    152,390 miles
    Test number
    148398072822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,384 miles (+6,287)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,384 miles
    Test number
    446362195725
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre fouling sysepension arm onlock

  5. Pass146,097 miles (+8,102)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,097 miles
    Test number
    482111451184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass137,995 miles (+8,025)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,995 miles
    Test number
    387816071414
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass129,970 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    129,970 miles
    Test number
    519946809586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,562 miles (+11,673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,562 miles
    Test number
    556250084052
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,889 miles (+9,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,889 miles
    Test number
    428980795871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass103,040 miles (+8,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    103,040 miles
    Test number
    596192578840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass94,835 miles (+8,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,835 miles
    Test number
    280133890101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass86,195 miles (+7,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    876501597044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass78,778 miles (+8,555)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    78,778 miles
    Test number
    266284485023
    • NoteSight dampness fuel filter.o/s front wing damaged

  14. Pass70,223 miles (+8,263)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,223 miles
    Test number
    977481774008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,960 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,960 miles
    Test number
    807301973044
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail61,954 miles (+8,999)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,954 miles
    Test number
    576590973027
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  17. Pass52,955 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,955 miles
    Test number
    799918662027
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail52,913 miles (+8,162)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,913 miles
    Test number
    735707862047
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass44,751 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,751 miles
    Test number
    726258661038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,751 miles (+6,117)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,751 miles
    Test number
    178098761407
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass38,634 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,634 miles
    Test number
    532848460066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,112 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,112 miles
    Test number
    354627549108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,477 miles
    Test number
    152704648177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail30,477 miles (+5,219)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,477 miles
    Test number
    303464848110
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass25,258 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,258 miles
    Test number
    803164347147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,742 miles
    Test number
    392816346198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 BHH

Does Y4 BHH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 BHH is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 BHH?
The MOT on Y4 BHH is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 BHH done?
Y4 BHH was recorded at 158,538 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,002 miles a year.
Has Y4 BHH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 BHH has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 BHH 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 Y4 BHH find?
Y4 BHH passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside seat belt buckle slightly damaged; offside seat belt buckle slightly damaged.

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