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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y5 SJLMOT history

Y5 SJL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

Y5 SJL green 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 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
132,816 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,399 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 SJL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 SJL was last recorded at 132,816 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 2,231 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Aug 2009: 23,942 miles, lower than 54,272 miles on 19 Aug 2008.

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
130,585 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,231 miles
Average per year
5,399 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,816 miles
  • 2025 – 130,585 miles
  • 2024 – 127,438 miles
  • 2023 – 123,991 miles
  • 2021 – 121,270 miles
  • 2020 – 118,489 miles
  • 2019 – 115,882 miles
  • 2018 – 111,708 miles
  • 2017 – 106,979 miles
  • 2016 – 104,031 miles
  • 2015 – 99,460 miles
  • 2014 – 95,096 miles
  • 2013 – 92,609 miles
  • 2012 – 90,147 miles
  • 2011 – 86,267 miles
  • 2010 – 72,976 miles
  • 2009 – 23,942 miles
  • 2008 – 54,272 miles
  • 2007 – 35,419 miles
  • 2006 – 24,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,816 miles
  • AdvisoryMarks on offside and nearside front sear belts

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,816 miles (+2,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    132,816 miles
    Test number
    121195952104
    • AdvisoryMarks on offside and nearside front sear belts

  2. Pass130,585 miles (+3,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,585 miles
    Test number
    865969169557
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four wheels/tyres

  3. Pass127,438 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    127,438 miles
    Test number
    933306013824
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail127,434 miles (+3,443)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,434 miles
    Test number
    542534963445
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass123,991 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,991 miles
    Test number
    414641153261
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass121,270 miles (+2,781)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    121,270 miles
    Test number
    209310465837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,489 miles
    Test number
    931961163612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail118,489 miles (+2,607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,489 miles
    Test number
    826396369318
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,882 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    822695597690
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly overpainted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,882 miles (+4,174)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,882 miles
    Test number
    726754914074
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface slightly overpainted (4.8.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,708 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,708 miles
    Test number
    953499042265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,979 miles (+2,948)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    106,979 miles
    Test number
    459669423905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,031 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,031 miles
    Test number
    664424427764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,460 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,460 miles
    Test number
    144759352532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass95,096 miles (+2,487)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,096 miles
    Test number
    318438134269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,609 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,609 miles
    Test number
    688372133272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass90,147 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,147 miles
    Test number
    438506732297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,267 miles (+13,291)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,267 miles
    Test number
    849062921272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass72,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    482365320241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,976 miles (+49,034)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,976 miles
    Test number
    834685920245
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front coil springs corroding
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteSlight cracking to both rear tyre outer walls

  21. Pass23,942 miles (-30,330)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    23,942 miles
    Test number
    212411849257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    272272538268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail54,272 miles (+18,853)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    974562238208
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass35,419 miles (+10,659)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    35,419 miles
    Test number
    353676937007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,760 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,760 miles
    Test number
    610771556086
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

  26. Pass24,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,760 miles
    Test number
    751711756082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 SJL

Does Y5 SJL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 SJL is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 SJL?
The MOT on Y5 SJL is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 SJL done?
Y5 SJL was recorded at 132,816 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 5,399 miles a year.
Has Y5 SJL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 SJL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y5 SJL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y5 SJL find?
Y5 SJL passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: marks on offside and nearside front sear belts.

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