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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

Y5 NOJMOT history

Y5 NOJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 73,667 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

Y5 NOJ 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 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,667 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 NOJ
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
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 NOJ was last recorded at 73,667 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 4,457 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,210 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,457 miles
Average per year
3,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,667 miles
  • 2025 – 69,210 miles
  • 2024 – 64,112 miles
  • 2023 – 58,739 miles
  • 2022 – 55,322 miles
  • 2021 – 52,068 miles
  • 2020 – 47,756 miles
  • 2019 – 43,562 miles
  • 2017 – 41,805 miles
  • 2016 – 38,967 miles
  • 2015 – 35,541 miles
  • 2014 – 31,586 miles
  • 2013 – 27,046 miles
  • 2012 – 21,330 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,667 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • New brake pads fitted to offside front nearside front on 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,667 miles (+4,457)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,667 miles
    Test number
    956169236386
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass69,210 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,210 miles
    Test number
    353404623035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,173 miles (+5,061)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,173 miles
    Test number
    267515196200
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,112 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,112 miles
    Test number
    856547143968
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,111 miles (+5,372)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,111 miles
    Test number
    302604353714
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,739 miles (+3,417)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    58,739 miles
    Test number
    647201978730
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre silencer joint very corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass55,322 miles (+3,254)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    256059394270
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass52,068 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    303353561920
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNew brake pads fitted to offside front nearside front on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail52,068 miles (+5)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,068 miles
    Test number
    663901092385
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing on dash board (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNew brake pads fitted to offside front nearside front on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail52,063 miles (+4,307)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    940487768401
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass47,756 miles (+4,194)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    47,756 miles
    Test number
    172042992301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass43,562 miles (+1,757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,562 miles
    Test number
    617054680577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s headlamp rings slightly corroded

  13. Pass41,805 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    120719937366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail41,805 miles (+2,838)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    124892555687
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass38,967 miles (+3,426)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    38,967 miles
    Test number
    678339485085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass35,541 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    35,541 miles
    Test number
    620574737117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Fail35,541 miles (+3,955)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,541 miles
    Test number
    254195655752
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JET MISSING (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass31,586 miles (+4,540)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,586 miles
    Test number
    668236714359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    27,046 miles
    Test number
    477342033362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail27,035 miles (+5,705)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,035 miles
    Test number
    816472833347
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass21,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,330 miles
    Test number
    685193332398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 NOJ

Does Y5 NOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 NOJ is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 NOJ?
The MOT on Y5 NOJ is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 NOJ done?
Y5 NOJ was recorded at 73,667 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,789 miles a year.
Has Y5 NOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 NOJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 NOJ 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 NOJ find?
Y5 NOJ passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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