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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

Y5 CBUMOT history

Y5 CBU is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 112,616 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

Y5 CBU silver 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
112,616 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 CBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 CBU was last recorded at 112,616 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2,441 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,175 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,441 miles
Average per year
5,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,616 miles
  • 2025 – 110,175 miles
  • 2024 – 107,905 miles
  • 2022 – 101,568 miles
  • 2018 – 95,169 miles
  • 2017 – 85,183 miles
  • 2016 – 73,734 miles
  • 2015 – 61,688 miles
  • 2014 – 48,574 miles
  • 2013 – 34,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,616 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.

  • Central Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint a frame (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Upper stop light not working but unable to establish wiring

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,616 miles (+2,441)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    112,616 miles
    Test number
    724904404455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,175 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,175 miles
    Test number
    276742840831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,905 miles (+6,337)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,905 miles
    Test number
    493624899129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,568 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,568 miles
    Test number
    795393351362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,434 miles (+6,265)13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,434 miles
    Test number
    599478704173
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Passenger's seat with a defective structure seat part missing (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront o/s and n/s tractor joints seeping oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass95,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,169 miles
    Test number
    195901093010
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint a frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper stop light not working but unable to establish wiring
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats

  7. Fail95,169 miles (+9,986)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,169 miles
    Test number
    919041050641
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not parking at bottom of screen (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint a frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper stop light not working but unable to establish wiring
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  8. Pass85,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,183 miles
    Test number
    872212305736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail85,183 miles (+11,449)13 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,183 miles
    Test number
    620502216280
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass73,734 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    845331596475
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe corroded.

  11. Fail73,734 miles (+12,046)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,734 miles
    Test number
    903451921965
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe corroded.

  12. Pass61,688 miles (+13,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,688 miles
    Test number
    467243415066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass48,574 miles (+13,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    886463514007
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass34,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,944 miles
    Test number
    987165913074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 CBU

Does Y5 CBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 CBU is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 CBU?
The MOT on Y5 CBU is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 CBU done?
Y5 CBU was recorded at 112,616 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,874 miles a year.
Has Y5 CBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 CBU has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y5 CBU 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 Y5 CBU find?
Y5 CBU passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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