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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

Y5 LKWMOT history

Y5 LKW is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 191,570 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

Y5 LKW grey 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 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
191,570 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LKW was last recorded at 191,570 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 14,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2016: 99,016 miles, lower than 99,031 miles on 9 Nov 2016.

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
176,773 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
14,797 miles
Average per year
10,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,570 miles
  • 2025 – 176,773 miles
  • 2024 – 163,401 miles
  • 2023 – 154,813 miles
  • 2021 – 148,930 miles
  • 2020 – 143,634 miles
  • 2019 – 133,383 miles
  • 2018 – 120,825 miles
  • 2017 – 109,463 miles
  • 2016 – 99,016 miles
  • 2015 – 87,677 miles
  • 2014 – 75,990 miles
  • 2013 – 58,638 miles
  • 2012 – 44,742 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,570 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,570 miles (+14,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    191,570 miles
    Test number
    330886368667
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass176,773 miles (+13,372)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,773 miles
    Test number
    575405597052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,401 miles (+8,588)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,401 miles
    Test number
    902587896619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,813 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,813 miles
    Test number
    186003841689
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Fail154,804 miles (+5,874)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,804 miles
    Test number
    258702809434
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
  6. Pass148,930 miles (+5,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,930 miles
    Test number
    438651592250
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass143,634 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,634 miles
    Test number
    147498926464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,628 miles (+10,245)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,628 miles
    Test number
    551792867318
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass133,383 miles (+12,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    133,383 miles
    Test number
    627854855262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass120,825 miles (+11,362)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    120,825 miles
    Test number
    965304679463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,463 miles
    Test number
    402782543656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail109,463 miles (+10,447)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,463 miles
    Test number
    562788365363
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass99,016 miles (-15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,016 miles
    Test number
    134919759662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail99,031 miles (+11,354)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,031 miles
    Test number
    929360441028
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass87,677 miles (+11,687)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,677 miles
    Test number
    659904642812
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side front head light
    • AdvisoryAdvise near side rear tyre cut in side wall
    • AdvisoryAdvise side steps down
  16. Pass75,990 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    75,990 miles
    Test number
    308384974433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail75,985 miles (+17,347)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,985 miles
    Test number
    445464774203
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass58,638 miles (+4,073)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    58,638 miles
    Test number
    727989053213
    • NoteLeak from transfer box seal
    • NoteRear diff leaking
  19. Fail54,565 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    128347983483
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteRear axle oil leak
    • NoteTransfer box oil leak
  20. Pass54,565 miles (+9,823)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    54,565 miles
    Test number
    278107383050
    • NoteRear axle oil leak
    • NoteTransfer box oil leak
  21. Pass44,742 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,742 miles
    Test number
    885820292084
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak on prop shaft

Questions about Y5 LKW

Does Y5 LKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LKW is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LKW?
The MOT on Y5 LKW is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LKW done?
Y5 LKW was recorded at 191,570 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 10,278 miles a year.
Has Y5 LKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LKW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y5 LKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 LKW find?
Y5 LKW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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