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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

Y4 RRSMOT history

Y4 RRS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 183,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

Y4 RRS 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 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
183,810 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 RRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
18 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 RRS was last recorded at 183,810 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 8,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,238 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,572 miles
Average per year
12,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,810 miles
  • 2025 – 175,238 miles
  • 2024 – 167,715 miles
  • 2023 – 153,465 miles
  • 2022 – 138,633 miles
  • 2021 – 125,380 miles
  • 2020 – 111,407 miles
  • 2019 – 99,266 miles
  • 2018 – 87,634 miles
  • 2017 – 75,662 miles
  • 2016 – 63,388 miles
  • 2015 – 51,936 miles
  • 2014 – 39,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,810 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear A frame bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    183,810 miles
    Test number
    584740836627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail183,810 miles (+8,572)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,810 miles
    Test number
    634719968753
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass175,238 miles (+7,523)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    175,238 miles
    Test number
    263405797995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,715 miles (+14,250)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    167,715 miles
    Test number
    850995854869
    • MinorOther passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed boot lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOther passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed both rear lower have slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft damaged but serviceable slight play in rear prop (6.1.7 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play rear a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded and holed

  5. Pass153,465 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,465 miles
    Test number
    164207718004
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear A frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,464 miles (+14,831)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,464 miles
    Test number
    712977157299
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear A frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,633 miles
    Test number
    322088516410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail138,633 miles (+13,253)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,633 miles
    Test number
    868971284553
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass125,380 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,380 miles
    Test number
    663271083482
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper bush osf (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cutting out

  10. Fail125,371 miles (+13,964)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,371 miles
    Test number
    620246188249
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper bush osf (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cutting out
    • AdvisoryTurbo heat shield bracket broken

  11. Pass111,407 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,407 miles
    Test number
    727300271731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail111,402 miles (+12,136)1 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,402 miles
    Test number
    349127703435
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear jiont (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass99,266 miles (+11,632)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    99,266 miles
    Test number
    119652937713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,634 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,634 miles
    Test number
    829400285323
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush chassis end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm balljoint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush chassis end (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail87,634 miles (+11,972)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,634 miles
    Test number
    909401364590
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush chassis end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm balljoint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush chassis end (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass75,662 miles (+12,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    75,662 miles
    Test number
    304636226086
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  17. Pass63,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,388 miles
    Test number
    825310931422
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at clip ontop of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail63,388 miles (+11,452)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,388 miles
    Test number
    210969389953
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe at clip ontop of chassis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,936 miles (+12,568)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,936 miles
    Test number
    905895865047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,368 miles
    Test number
    776482674081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 RRS

Does Y4 RRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 RRS is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 RRS?
The MOT on Y4 RRS is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 RRS done?
Y4 RRS was recorded at 183,810 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 12,045 miles a year.
Has Y4 RRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 RRS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 RRS 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 RRS find?
Y4 RRS passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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