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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc

Y7 NLRMOT history

Y7 NLR is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 136,638 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

Y7 NLR grey 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 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,638 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 NLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 NLR was last recorded at 136,638 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,969 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
669 miles
Average per year
7,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,638 miles
  • 2025 – 135,969 miles
  • 2024 – 135,202 miles
  • 2023 – 134,225 miles
  • 2022 – 130,609 miles
  • 2020 – 116,896 miles
  • 2019 – 107,120 miles
  • 2018 – 100,016 miles
  • 2017 – 91,801 miles
  • 2016 – 82,042 miles
  • 2015 – 74,858 miles
  • 2014 – 71,476 miles
  • 2013 – 57,299 miles
  • 2012 – 42,335 miles
  • 2011 – 28,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,638 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bottom of rear cross member offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,638 miles (+669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,638 miles
    Test number
    913654499215
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass135,969 miles (+767)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,969 miles
    Test number
    546676130426
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass135,202 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,202 miles
    Test number
    119421763273
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail135,202 miles (+977)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,202 miles
    Test number
    787847275850
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass134,225 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,225 miles
    Test number
    691823338191
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bottom of rear cross member offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail134,225 miles (+3,616)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,225 miles
    Test number
    748681431561
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both front tyres catching radius arms (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bottom of rear cross member offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant bottle insecure

  7. Pass130,609 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    130,609 miles
    Test number
    627662248885
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  8. Fail130,609 miles (+13,713)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,609 miles
    Test number
    535201328197
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass116,896 miles (+9,776)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    116,896 miles
    Test number
    769378360724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,120 miles (+7,104)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,120 miles
    Test number
    858826045215
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWeaps from front swivel hubs

  11. Pass100,016 miles (+8,215)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,016 miles
    Test number
    596370867238
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass91,801 miles (+9,759)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,801 miles
    Test number
    842115326604
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass broken
    • AdvisoryRear Upper shocker bushes worn

  13. Pass82,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    82,042 miles
    Test number
    873747944399
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers starting to wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail82,042 miles (+7,184)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,042 miles
    Test number
    437959174939
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Wipers starting to wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass74,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    158575275322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,858 miles (+3,382)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,858 miles
    Test number
    483164703819
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • Repaired at testTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)

  17. Pass71,476 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,476 miles
    Test number
    768597684208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,474 miles (+14,175)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,474 miles
    Test number
    138046984281
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass57,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    57,299 miles
    Test number
    269518703313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,299 miles (+14,964)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,299 miles
    Test number
    656948603399
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass42,335 miles (+14,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    42,335 miles
    Test number
    775587402328
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass28,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,142 miles
    Test number
    607271701364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 NLR

Does Y7 NLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 NLR is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 NLR?
The MOT on Y7 NLR is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 NLR done?
Y7 NLR was recorded at 136,638 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,522 miles a year.
Has Y7 NLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 NLR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y7 NLR 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 Y7 NLR find?
Y7 NLR passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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