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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

Y4 RTDMOT history

Y4 RTD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 93,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

Y4 RTD black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
93,244 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 RTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 RTD was last recorded at 93,244 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 10,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,641 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,603 miles
Average per year
3,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,244 miles
  • 2024 – 82,641 miles
  • 2023 – 82,276 miles
  • 2022 – 82,162 miles
  • 2021 – 81,986 miles
  • 2020 – 81,875 miles
  • 2019 – 81,705 miles
  • 2018 – 81,635 miles
  • 2017 – 80,357 miles
  • 2016 – 78,009 miles
  • 2015 – 75,426 miles
  • 2014 – 72,559 miles
  • 2013 – 69,310 miles
  • 2012 – 66,058 miles
  • 2011 – 60,694 miles
  • 2010 – 47,189 miles
  • 2009 – 35,289 miles
  • 2008 – 29,127 miles
  • 2007 – 23,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,244 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front swivel hub slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,244 miles (+10,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    93,244 miles
    Test number
    443964380625
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass82,641 miles (+170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,641 miles
    Test number
    534463209114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    753508581787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,471 miles (+195)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    614121928842
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    82,276 miles
    Test number
    931759212669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,276 miles (+114)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,276 miles
    Test number
    473616958618
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,162 miles (+176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,162 miles
    Test number
    764759105220
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front TO rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass81,986 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,986 miles
    Test number
    875901797278
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,986 miles (+111)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,986 miles
    Test number
    866443465008
    • DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALL FOUR TYRE 235/85/16/120/116Q (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel hub slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass81,875 miles (+170)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    999201509154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from the swivel hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle differential slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,705 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,705 miles
    Test number
    643752009145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail81,701 miles (+66)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,701 miles
    Test number
    737652859574
    • MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axle swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass81,635 miles (+1,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    81,635 miles
    Test number
    932764393725
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass80,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,357 miles
    Test number
    316436667431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail80,357 miles (+2,348)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,357 miles
    Test number
    476872768993
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s o/s (8.2.2)

  16. Pass78,009 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    962102148731
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking around tread and sidewalls

  17. Fail78,009 miles (+2,583)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    878676140829
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking around tread and sidewalls

  18. Pass75,426 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,426 miles
    Test number
    780118955257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    425811684258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,559 miles (+3,249)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,559 miles
    Test number
    608036974223
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass69,310 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,310 miles
    Test number
    836040973246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,058 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    66,058 miles
    Test number
    727307632223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,694 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,694 miles
    Test number
    438673341296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Fail60,691 miles (+13,502)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,691 miles
    Test number
    515333441243
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass47,189 miles (+11,900)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,189 miles
    Test number
    844327210236
    • NoteBrake warning light flickers

  26. Fail35,289 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    350927859442
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass35,289 miles (+6,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    35,289 miles
    Test number
    580617259245
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass29,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    29,127 miles
    Test number
    244544648171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail29,127 miles (+5,473)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,127 miles
    Test number
    624174248134
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  30. Pass23,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,654 miles
    Test number
    340165157170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 RTD

Does Y4 RTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y4 RTD expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y4 RTD?
The MOT on Y4 RTD expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y4 RTD done?
Y4 RTD was recorded at 93,244 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 3,791 miles a year.
Has Y4 RTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 RTD has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on Y4 RTD 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 RTD find?
Y4 RTD passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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