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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y618 AECMOT history

Y618 AEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 176,215 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

Y618 AEC 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
176,215 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y618 AEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y618 AEC was last recorded at 176,215 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Feb 2016: 135,023 miles, lower than 257,607 miles on 7 Apr 2010.

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
176,208 miles · 22 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
8,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,215 miles
  • 2025 – 171,783 miles
  • 2024 – 171,642 miles
  • 2022 – 165,914 miles
  • 2020 – 156,540 miles
  • 2019 – 144,600 miles
  • 2018 – 138,042 miles
  • 2016 – 135,023 miles
  • 2010 – 257,607 miles
  • 2008 – 224,734 miles
  • 2007 – 186,231 miles
  • 2006 – 146,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,215 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub SealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub SealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,215 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    176,215 miles
    Test number
    788090291813
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub Seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail176,208 miles (+12)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,208 miles
    Test number
    351201923998
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis Holed Between Repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub Seal
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Fail176,196 miles (+4,413)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,196 miles
    Test number
    211767957645
    • DangerousNearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Cable Hanging Down Touching Exhaust System (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind Spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal Leaking

  4. Pass171,783 miles (+141)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,783 miles
    Test number
    719658441069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass171,642 miles (+5,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    171,642 miles
    Test number
    293492945623
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass165,914 miles (+9,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    165,914 miles
    Test number
    223383821752
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,540 miles (+11,940)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,540 miles
    Test number
    603295785650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,600 miles (+6,558)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,600 miles
    Test number
    909345097820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,042 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,042 miles
    Test number
    766296137625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail138,031 miles (+3,008)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,031 miles
    Test number
    689738165241
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached bush is worn (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass135,023 miles (-122,584)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    135,023 miles
    Test number
    168920733638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass257,607 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    257,607 miles
    Test number
    800207190056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail257,033 miles (+32,299)2 dangerous22 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,033 miles
    Test number
    604389960085
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass224,734 miles (+38,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    224,734 miles
    Test number
    762179108331
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass186,231 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    186,231 miles
    Test number
    362334667219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail185,981 miles (+39,173)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,981 miles
    Test number
    964711267243
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass146,808 miles (+132,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    146,808 miles
    Test number
    374817826217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,475 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,475 miles
    Test number
    584626906284
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Questions about Y618 AEC

Does Y618 AEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y618 AEC is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y618 AEC?
The MOT on Y618 AEC is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y618 AEC done?
Y618 AEC was recorded at 176,215 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 8,007 miles a year.
Has Y618 AEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y618 AEC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y618 AEC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y618 AEC find?
Y618 AEC passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front hub seal; nearside rear vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various repairs, and 2 more.

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