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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,492 cc

Y7 OMBMOT history

Y7 OMB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y7 OMB grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
133,345 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 OMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 OMB was last recorded at 133,345 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,988 miles · 29 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,357 miles
Average per year
5,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,345 miles
  • 2025 – 129,988 miles
  • 2024 – 126,221 miles
  • 2023 – 122,833 miles
  • 2022 – 120,792 miles
  • 2021 – 118,418 miles
  • 2020 – 115,146 miles
  • 2019 – 107,418 miles
  • 2018 – 100,603 miles
  • 2017 – 92,526 miles
  • 2016 – 82,643 miles
  • 2015 – 76,918 miles
  • 2014 – 72,880 miles
  • 2013 – 69,259 miles
  • 2012 – 65,083 miles
  • 2011 – 61,061 miles
  • 2010 – 55,159 miles
  • 2009 – 48,003 miles
  • 2008 – 42,327 miles
  • 2007 – 32,878 miles
  • 2006 – 23,828 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,345 miles
  • AdvisoryMovement in the front shocker bushes
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear crossmember and chassis corroded
  • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear chassis corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear crossmember an rear chassis corroded an weak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,345 miles (+3,357)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    295568871012
    • AdvisoryMovement in the front shocker bushes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember and chassis corroded
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,988 miles (+3,767)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,988 miles
    Test number
    720000357413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  3. Pass126,221 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    126,221 miles
    Test number
    883928891781
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember an rear chassis corroded an weak

  4. Fail126,207 miles (+3,374)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,207 miles
    Test number
    394332393928
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% o/s lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember an rear chassis corroded an weak

  5. Pass122,833 miles (+2,041)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    122,833 miles
    Test number
    185734515720
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis and crossmember corroded and weak.

  6. Pass120,792 miles (+2,374)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    120,792 miles
    Test number
    831894643046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,418 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,418 miles
    Test number
    312026319393
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail118,410 miles (+3,264)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,410 miles
    Test number
    269087219510
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass115,146 miles (+7,728)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,146 miles
    Test number
    679480351393
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel filter housing damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass107,418 miles (+6,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,418 miles
    Test number
    205208195473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis corroded

  11. Pass100,603 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    605730471368
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  12. Fail100,603 miles (+8,077)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,603 miles
    Test number
    245918688948
    • FailureFuel system component leaking pressure regulator (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass92,526 miles (+9,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    92,526 miles
    Test number
    818413952173
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass82,643 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,643 miles
    Test number
    255047401323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,292 miles (+5,374)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    339340954723
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting 6x holes (6.6.6)

  16. Pass76,918 miles (+4,038)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,918 miles
    Test number
    788133965093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,880 miles
    Test number
    887801754057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  18. Fail72,880 miles (+3,621)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,880 miles
    Test number
    598160754074
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  19. Pass69,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,259 miles
    Test number
    136202673431
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail69,259 miles (+4,176)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,259 miles
    Test number
    227237363070
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass65,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,083 miles
    Test number
    195851042076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,083 miles (+4,022)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,083 miles
    Test number
    297101842035
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass61,061 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    61,061 miles
    Test number
    715411161076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,159 miles
    Test number
    580390960008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail55,159 miles (+7,156)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,159 miles
    Test number
    782520560083
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass48,003 miles (+5,676)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,003 miles
    Test number
    211202029041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,327 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    591989378096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,300 miles (+9,422)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,300 miles
    Test number
    261188778071
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass32,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    431350267061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail32,878 miles (+9,050)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,878 miles
    Test number
    334980767089
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  31. Pass23,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,828 miles
    Test number
    593849906001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 OMB

Does Y7 OMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 OMB is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 OMB?
The MOT on Y7 OMB is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 OMB done?
Y7 OMB was recorded at 133,345 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 5,271 miles a year.
Has Y7 OMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 OMB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y7 OMB 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 OMB find?
Y7 OMB passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: movement in the front shocker bushes; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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