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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

Y4 EDXMOT history

Y4 EDX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 213,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

Y4 EDX blue 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
213,788 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 EDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 EDX was last recorded at 213,788 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 6,812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,976 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,812 miles
Average per year
8,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,788 miles
  • 2024 – 206,976 miles
  • 2023 – 203,041 miles
  • 2022 – 194,728 miles
  • 2021 – 190,446 miles
  • 2020 – 185,522 miles
  • 2019 – 184,807 miles
  • 2018 – 182,219 miles
  • 2017 – 179,881 miles
  • 2016 – 175,546 miles
  • 2015 – 171,185 miles
  • 2014 – 164,893 miles
  • 2013 – 156,069 miles
  • 2012 – 148,897 miles
  • 2011 – 143,257 miles
  • 2010 – 134,457 miles
  • 2009 – 125,260 miles
  • 2008 – 115,280 miles
  • 2007 – 93,554 miles
  • 2006 – 68,539 miles
  • 2005 – 46,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,788 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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,788 miles (+6,812)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    213,788 miles
    Test number
    247605044851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass206,976 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    206,976 miles
    Test number
    459525107417
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass203,041 miles (+8,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    203,041 miles
    Test number
    403537616780
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass194,728 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    194,728 miles
    Test number
    371570071898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass190,446 miles (+4,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    190,446 miles
    Test number
    105718744519
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen chipped
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass185,522 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    185,522 miles
    Test number
    422006191836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,518 miles (+711)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,518 miles
    Test number
    360413276943
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass184,807 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    184,807 miles
    Test number
    399361080458
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail184,802 miles (+2,583)10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,802 miles
    Test number
    919232064462
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass182,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    182,219 miles
    Test number
    233353453911
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished and cracking

  11. Fail182,213 miles (+2,332)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,213 miles
    Test number
    382727343122
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear end (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished and cracking

  12. Pass179,881 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    179,881 miles
    Test number
    640039434913
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight oil leak from swivel seal
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked and perishing
    • AdvisoryExcessive play at steering damper bush

  13. Fail179,876 miles (+4,330)6 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,876 miles
    Test number
    840676262982
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight oil leak from swivel seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked and perishing
    • AdvisoryExcessive play at steering damper bush

  14. Pass175,546 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    175,546 miles
    Test number
    978019761048
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak on o/s/f hub seal

  15. Fail175,539 miles (+4,354)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,539 miles
    Test number
    798161621142
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureOffside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak on o/s/f hub seal

  16. Pass171,185 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    171,185 miles
    Test number
    756648048420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bush

  17. Fail171,180 miles (+6,287)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,180 miles
    Test number
    768739710765
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside o/s/f hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bush

  18. Pass164,893 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    164,893 miles
    Test number
    196946794250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre poor condition
    • NoteSlight noise in n/s front wheel bearing

  19. Fail164,893 miles (+8,824)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,893 miles
    Test number
    807735894252
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside 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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre poor condition

  20. Pass156,069 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    156,069 miles
    Test number
    817323023335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail156,007 miles (+7,110)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,007 miles
    Test number
    576619813370
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass148,897 miles (+5,640)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    148,897 miles
    Test number
    467821512462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s headlamp cracked

  23. Pass143,257 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    143,257 miles
    Test number
    777197121303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail143,251 miles (+8,794)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,251 miles
    Test number
    505085821332
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass134,457 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    134,457 miles
    Test number
    774226610364
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc in poor condition

  26. Fail134,457 miles (+9,197)2 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,457 miles
    Test number
    702925110393
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc in poor condition

  27. Pass125,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    125,260 miles
    Test number
    792290129360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Fail125,255 miles (+9,975)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,255 miles
    Test number
    152470029309
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  29. Pass115,280 miles (+21,726)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    115,280 miles
    Test number
    802478418321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass93,554 miles (+25,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    93,554 miles
    Test number
    334354007328
    • NoteFront pads on limit.

  31. Pass68,539 miles (+21,560)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    68,539 miles
    Test number
    430884416464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass46,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    46,979 miles
    Test number
    471603415496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 EDX

Does Y4 EDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 EDX is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 EDX?
The MOT on Y4 EDX is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 EDX done?
Y4 EDX was recorded at 213,788 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 8,306 miles a year.
Has Y4 EDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 EDX has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on Y4 EDX 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 EDX find?
Y4 EDX passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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