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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

Y5 WHYMOT history

Y5 WHY is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 39,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jun 2026.

Y5 WHY red 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 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
39,702 mi
At MOT on 11 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 WHY was last recorded at 39,702 miles on 11 Jun 2026, 2,919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,783 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,919 miles
Average per year
3,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,702 miles
  • 2025 – 36,783 miles
  • 2024 – 34,415 miles
  • 2023 – 31,911 miles
  • 2022 – 29,549 miles
  • 2021 – 27,679 miles
  • 2020 – 26,051 miles
  • 2019 – 21,475 miles
  • 2018 – 16,099 miles
  • 2017 – 12,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,702 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.

  • Side facing seats are not required to be fitted with seat belts.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Clean diesel DPF fitted zero emission.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,702 miles (+2,919)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    39,702 miles
    Test number
    390279478511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass36,783 miles (+2,368)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    36,783 miles
    Test number
    251529126809
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass34,415 miles (+2,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    34,415 miles
    Test number
    575616129626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass31,911 miles (+2,362)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    31,911 miles
    Test number
    179543489565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass29,549 miles (+1,870)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    29,549 miles
    Test number
    384389344172
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. Pass27,679 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    27,679 miles
    Test number
    903595617258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,051 miles (+4,576)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    26,051 miles
    Test number
    541199869914
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  8. Pass21,475 miles (+5,376)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    21,475 miles
    Test number
    273807440267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,099 miles (+3,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    16,099 miles
    Test number
    822130112705
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  10. Pass12,389 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    12,389 miles
    Test number
    848152711078
    • AdvisorySide facing seats are not required to be fitted with seat belts.
    • AdvisoryClean diesel DPF fitted zero emission.
  11. Fail12,388 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,388 miles
    Test number
    649061309611
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet broken. (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySide facing seats are not required to be fitted with seat belts.
    • AdvisoryClean diesel DPF fitted zero emission.

Questions about Y5 WHY

Does Y5 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 WHY is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 WHY?
The MOT on Y5 WHY is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 WHY done?
Y5 WHY was recorded at 39,702 miles at its MOT on 11 Jun 2026, an average of 3,012 miles a year.
Has Y5 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 WHY has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2017.
Has the mileage on Y5 WHY 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 WHY find?
Y5 WHY passed its latest MOT on 11 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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