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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y869 JSHMOT history

Y869 JSH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

Y869 JSH blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
155,074 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y869 JSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y869 JSH was last recorded at 155,074 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 2,686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,388 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,686 miles
Average per year
6,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,074 miles
  • 2025 – 152,388 miles
  • 2024 – 149,332 miles
  • 2023 – 147,220 miles
  • 2022 – 143,500 miles
  • 2021 – 138,376 miles
  • 2020 – 133,484 miles
  • 2019 – 128,912 miles
  • 2018 – 123,455 miles
  • 2017 – 114,119 miles
  • 2016 – 105,678 miles
  • 2015 – 98,938 miles
  • 2014 – 91,355 miles
  • 2013 – 85,678 miles
  • 2012 – 78,463 miles
  • 2011 – 71,517 miles
  • 2010 – 64,916 miles
  • 2009 – 57,522 miles
  • 2008 – 50,768 miles
  • 2007 – 43,432 miles
  • 2006 – 36,099 miles
  • 2005 – 26,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,074 miles
  • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,074 miles (+2,686)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,074 miles
    Test number
    279893407876
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive swivel hub seals both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass152,388 miles (+3,056)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,388 miles
    Test number
    141278589720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass149,332 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,332 miles
    Test number
    385271857189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,220 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    147,220 miles
    Test number
    546966801108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,500 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,500 miles
    Test number
    804068804518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,376 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    138,376 miles
    Test number
    430161228568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,484 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    133,484 miles
    Test number
    659850180604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass128,912 miles (+5,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,912 miles
    Test number
    754886094915
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySome underside chassis parts are undersealed at time of test

  9. Pass123,455 miles (+9,336)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,455 miles
    Test number
    500073358573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,119 miles (+8,441)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    933077192045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass105,678 miles (+6,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,678 miles
    Test number
    125061846791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,938 miles (+7,583)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,938 miles
    Test number
    695043953460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,355 miles (+5,677)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,355 miles
    Test number
    333023793328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,678 miles (+7,215)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    85,678 miles
    Test number
    125162283226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,463 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    867341372229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,517 miles (+6,601)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,517 miles
    Test number
    948707971282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,916 miles (+7,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    294199770286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass57,522 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,522 miles
    Test number
    132492879276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,494 miles (+6,726)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    512031979252
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  20. Pass50,768 miles (+7,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,768 miles
    Test number
    432086478297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail43,432 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,432 miles
    Test number
    352144577224
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass43,432 miles (+7,333)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,432 miles
    Test number
    613054777253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,099 miles (+9,305)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,099 miles
    Test number
    633025476204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    26,794 miles
    Test number
    831687175248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y869 JSH

Does Y869 JSH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y869 JSH expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y869 JSH?
The MOT on Y869 JSH expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y869 JSH done?
Y869 JSH was recorded at 155,074 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 6,094 miles a year.
Has Y869 JSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y869 JSH has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y869 JSH 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 Y869 JSH find?
Y869 JSH failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: intermediate drop arm insecure; nearside front drag link end ball joint has excessive play; offside front coil spring fractured or broken, and 9 more.

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