Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc
Y6 EFAMOT history
Y6 EFA is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 156,697 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 156,697 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y6 EFA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 Oct 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y6 EFA was last recorded at 156,697 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 8,246 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,451 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 8,246 miles
- Average per year
- 10,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 156,697 miles
- 2024 – 148,451 miles
- 2023 – 134,834 miles
- 2022 – 122,531 miles
- 2021 – 110,461 miles
- 2020 – 96,639 miles
- 2019 – 88,848 miles
- 2018 – 85,387 miles
- 2017 – 80,420 miles
- 2016 – 70,528 miles
- 2015 – 68,634 miles
- 2014 – 47,668 miles
- 2013 – 30,240 miles
- 2012 – 15,772 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass156,697 miles
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 24 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,697 miles (+8,246)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 156,697 miles
- Test number
- 919436759898
- AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle coated in under seal restricting inspection of body/chassis and pipes
Pass148,451 miles (+53)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 148,451 miles
- Test number
- 574090270527
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail148,398 miles (+13,564)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,398 miles
- Test number
- 231183207838
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,834 miles (+12,303)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 134,834 miles
- Test number
- 569958379469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,531 miles (+12,070)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 122,531 miles
- Test number
- 308246962626
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
Pass110,461 miles (+13,822)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 110,461 miles
- Test number
- 298840016592
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass96,639 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 96,639 miles
- Test number
- 613467715455
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail96,639 miles (+7,791)4 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,639 miles
- Test number
- 819990817532
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass88,848 miles (+3,461)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 88,848 miles
- Test number
- 697502844261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,387 miles (+4,967)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 85,387 miles
- Test number
- 165896185740
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,420 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 80,420 miles
- Test number
- 943275267166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,420 miles (+9,892)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,420 miles
- Test number
- 335376324684
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass70,528 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,528 miles
- Test number
- 834090279347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,528 miles (+1,894)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,528 miles
- Test number
- 762716947197
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass68,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 68,634 miles
- Test number
- 582774753310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,634 miles (+20,966)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,634 miles
- Test number
- 344421146360
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass47,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 47,668 miles
- Test number
- 797649764227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,668 miles (+17,428)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,668 miles
- Test number
- 526259464209
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass30,240 miles (+14,468)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 30,240 miles
- Test number
- 698525893245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,772 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 15,772 miles
- Test number
- 657088392284
- NoteW/screen chipped
Questions about Y6 EFA
- Does Y6 EFA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 EFA is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y6 EFA?
- The MOT on Y6 EFA is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y6 EFA done?
- Y6 EFA was recorded at 156,697 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 10,771 miles a year.
- Has Y6 EFA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y6 EFA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y6 EFA 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 Y6 EFA find?
- Y6 EFA passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection; offside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.
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