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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y609 NHDMOT history

Y609 NHD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2026.

Y609 NHD 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 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
127,578 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y609 NHD
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
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y609 NHD was last recorded at 127,578 miles on 7 Feb 2026, 3,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jun 2008: 56,724 miles, lower than 512,040 miles on 13 Jun 2007.

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
123,870 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,708 miles
Average per year
4,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,578 miles
  • 2025 – 123,870 miles
  • 2024 – 117,795 miles
  • 2023 – 117,514 miles
  • 2022 – 109,220 miles
  • 2021 – 100,308 miles
  • 2020 – 99,137 miles
  • 2019 – 97,266 miles
  • 2018 – 94,814 miles
  • 2017 – 89,376 miles
  • 2016 – 85,928 miles
  • 2015 – 83,792 miles
  • 2014 – 78,843 miles
  • 2013 – 76,664 miles
  • 2012 – 74,358 miles
  • 2011 – 71,635 miles
  • 2010 – 68,435 miles
  • 2009 – 63,024 miles
  • 2008 – 56,724 miles
  • 2007 – 512,040 miles
  • 2006 – 42,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,578 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front hub has small leak

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle end drive flange

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,578 miles (+3,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    127,578 miles
    Test number
    370202343451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub has small leak

  2. Pass123,870 miles (+6,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,870 miles
    Test number
    160549618600
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,795 miles (+281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,795 miles
    Test number
    133157018692
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL 4 WHEELS

  4. Pass117,514 miles (+8,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    117,514 miles
    Test number
    211874368709
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass109,220 miles (+8,912)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,220 miles
    Test number
    384842360730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,308 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,308 miles
    Test number
    671834079751
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle end drive flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail100,307 miles (+1,170)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    630023444338
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle end drive flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass99,137 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    99,137 miles
    Test number
    388137541684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  9. Fail99,136 miles (+1,870)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,136 miles
    Test number
    677804686394
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass97,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,266 miles
    Test number
    253058423514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger rusted

  11. Fail97,265 miles (+2,451)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,265 miles
    Test number
    691652924323
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front out rigger rusted

  12. Pass94,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    94,814 miles
    Test number
    916227511879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,814 miles (+5,438)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,814 miles
    Test number
    553052604039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass89,376 miles (+3,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,376 miles
    Test number
    255888766559
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryGeneral surface rust to exhaust system in places
    • AdvisorySlight oil seepages around both sides front outer hub seal areas

  15. Pass85,928 miles (+2,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,928 miles
    Test number
    160401116208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass83,792 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,792 miles
    Test number
    966732765164
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear brake as secureing pin missing

  17. Fail83,787 miles (+4,944)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,787 miles
    Test number
    946372565171
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear brake as secureing pin missing

  18. Pass78,843 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    685684254101
    • NoteSlight oil leak on front axle swivel joints

  19. Fail78,843 miles (+2,179)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,843 miles
    Test number
    779564654175
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteSlight oil leak on front axle swivel joints

  20. Pass76,664 miles (+2,306)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    236371763196
    • 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)
    • NoteOSR REFLECTOR PARTLY OBSCURED BY PAINT SMUDGE. BORDERLINE PASS, ADV ATTN.
    • NoteFront no plate starting to deteriorate.

  21. Pass74,358 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    845424472138
    • 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)
    • NoteBRAKE SERVO ACTION POOR, BORDERLINE PASS, ADV ATTN/REPAIRS ASAP.
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES CORRODING & DETERIORATING.

  22. Fail74,358 miles (+2,723)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,358 miles
    Test number
    607661772154
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteBRAKE SERVO ACTION POOR, BORDERLINE PASS, ADV ATTN/REPAIRS ASAP.
    • NoteCENTRE REAR SEAT BACKRESTS POORLY SECURED, DUE TO LATCHES WORKING LOOSE, ADV ATTN ASAP.
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES CORRODING & DETERIORATING.

  23. Pass71,635 miles (+8)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    71,635 miles
    Test number
    928163871113
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering on lock to lock rubbing?

  24. Fail71,627 miles (+3,192)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,627 miles
    Test number
    808688451196
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch anti slip pad split
    • NoteSteering on lock to lock rubbing

  25. Pass68,435 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,435 miles
    Test number
    490541360112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,024 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    63,024 miles
    Test number
    501631869111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,724 miles (-455,316)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,724 miles
    Test number
    492686458136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass512,040 miles (+469,636)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    512,040 miles
    Test number
    571634567112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,404 miles
    Test number
    273990136440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y609 NHD

Does Y609 NHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y609 NHD is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y609 NHD?
The MOT on Y609 NHD is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y609 NHD done?
Y609 NHD was recorded at 127,578 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2026, an average of 4,313 miles a year.
Has Y609 NHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y609 NHD has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y609 NHD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y609 NHD find?
Y609 NHD passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front hub has small leak.

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