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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

Y5 EDBMOT history

Y5 EDB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 93,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

Y5 EDB 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 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,275 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 EDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 EDB was last recorded at 93,275 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,386 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
889 miles
Average per year
1,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,275 miles
  • 2024 – 92,386 miles
  • 2023 – 92,152 miles
  • 2022 – 91,645 miles
  • 2020 – 91,342 miles
  • 2019 – 88,786 miles
  • 2018 – 87,113 miles
  • 2017 – 85,397 miles
  • 2015 – 83,094 miles
  • 2014 – 79,339 miles
  • 2013 – 76,766 miles
  • 2012 – 71,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,275 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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,275 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,275 miles
    Test number
    188242884018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,386 miles
    Test number
    775584611435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,386 miles (+234)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,386 miles
    Test number
    507306419485
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass92,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    564104554572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,152 miles (+507)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,152 miles
    Test number
    244881478691
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. Pass91,645 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,645 miles
    Test number
    522142086260
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. Pass91,342 miles (+2,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,342 miles
    Test number
    942171014146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass88,786 miles (+1,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    88,786 miles
    Test number
    345689169331
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPipe breath tank crack
  9. Pass87,113 miles (+1,716)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    87,113 miles
    Test number
    148132858053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass85,397 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,397 miles
    Test number
    897599875036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,094 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,094 miles
    Test number
    133407014487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,339 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    225106464257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,766 miles (+5,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,766 miles
    Test number
    109984473261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,314 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,314 miles
    Test number
    428459242206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y5 EDB

Does Y5 EDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 EDB is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 EDB?
The MOT on Y5 EDB is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 EDB done?
Y5 EDB was recorded at 93,275 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 1,661 miles a year.
Has Y5 EDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 EDB has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 EDB 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 EDB find?
Y5 EDB passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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