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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

Y4 PAOMOT history

Y4 PAO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 31,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

Y4 PAO black 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 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
31,301 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,777 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 PAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 PAO was last recorded at 31,301 miles on 23 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2026: 31,301 miles, lower than 40,212 miles on 10 Feb 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
40,212 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Average per year
1,777 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 31,301 miles
  • 2025 – 40,212 miles
  • 2023 – 28,733 miles
  • 2022 – 28,232 miles
  • 2021 – 27,124 miles
  • 2020 – 26,153 miles
  • 2019 – 24,237 miles
  • 2018 – 21,980 miles
  • 2017 – 18,742 miles
  • 2016 – 16,067 miles
  • 2015 – 13,574 miles
  • 2014 – 10,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass31,301 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass31,301 miles (-8,911)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    31,301 miles
    Test number
    403327433821
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass40,212 miles (+10,008)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    40,212 miles
    Test number
    755805918448
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row

  3. Fail30,204 miles (+1,471)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,204 miles
    Test number
    310877963077
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row

  4. Pass28,733 miles (+501)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    28,733 miles
    Test number
    803344456821
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row rear

  5. Pass28,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    28,232 miles
    Test number
    389739798009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail28,232 miles (+1,108)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,232 miles
    Test number
    863414460507
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass27,124 miles (+971)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    27,124 miles
    Test number
    832719584034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass26,153 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    26,153 miles
    Test number
    937171957285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,237 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,237 miles
    Test number
    310641755769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal staring to leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal starting to leak

  10. Fail24,237 miles (+2,257)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,237 miles
    Test number
    669856910323
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure check strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seal staring to leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal starting to leak

  11. Pass21,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    21,980 miles
    Test number
    757451252903
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  12. Fail21,980 miles (+3,238)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,980 miles
    Test number
    907971871447
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  13. Pass18,742 miles (+2,675)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,742 miles
    Test number
    920424051450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass16,067 miles (+2,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,067 miles
    Test number
    420526180624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail13,574 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,574 miles
    Test number
    215146445455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass13,574 miles (+3,150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    13,574 miles
    Test number
    596056045103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass10,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    10,424 miles
    Test number
    237537144486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail10,424 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,424 miles
    Test number
    706036444114
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about Y4 PAO

Does Y4 PAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 PAO is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 PAO?
The MOT on Y4 PAO is valid until 22 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 PAO done?
Y4 PAO was recorded at 31,301 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 1,777 miles a year.
Has Y4 PAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 PAO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y4 PAO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y4 PAO find?
Y4 PAO passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: central rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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