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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y872 HGJMOT history

Y872 HGJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 98,124 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

Y872 HGJ green 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 14 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,124 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y872 HGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y872 HGJ was last recorded at 98,124 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,722 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,402 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,722 miles
Average per year
3,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,124 miles
  • 2025 – 96,402 miles
  • 2024 – 94,616 miles
  • 2023 – 92,529 miles
  • 2021 – 92,266 miles
  • 2020 – 89,701 miles
  • 2019 – 88,449 miles
  • 2018 – 81,181 miles
  • 2017 – 72,515 miles
  • 2016 – 65,404 miles
  • 2015 – 60,557 miles
  • 2014 – 58,068 miles
  • 2013 – 55,589 miles
  • 2012 – 53,054 miles
  • 2011 – 49,466 miles
  • 2010 – 43,991 miles
  • 2009 – 37,101 miles
  • 2008 – 31,688 miles
  • 2007 – 23,640 miles
  • 2006 – 19,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,124 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint misting of oil

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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • O/s/f outer swivel seal has misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,124 miles (+1,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,124 miles
    Test number
    485805695187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint misting of oil

  2. Pass96,402 miles (+8)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    96,402 miles
    Test number
    866667129388
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer swivel seal has misting of oil

  3. Fail96,394 miles (+1,778)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,394 miles
    Test number
    116382613047
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission outer swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer swivel seal has misting of oil

  4. Pass94,616 miles (+2,087)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,616 miles
    Test number
    957258464624
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass92,529 miles (+263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,529 miles
    Test number
    445670183462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,266 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,266 miles
    Test number
    804378574473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,701 miles (+1,252)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,701 miles
    Test number
    582801374859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,449 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,449 miles
    Test number
    672296465625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,181 miles (+8,666)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,181 miles
    Test number
    633429586336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,515 miles (+7,111)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    72,515 miles
    Test number
    116049485862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,404 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    65,404 miles
    Test number
    485914636914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,557 miles (+2,489)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    795696615408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,068 miles (+2,479)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    58,068 miles
    Test number
    517710914382
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  14. Pass55,589 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,589 miles
    Test number
    379796603354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,573 miles (+2,519)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,573 miles
    Test number
    589957093278
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  16. Pass53,054 miles (+3,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    53,054 miles
    Test number
    857716252227
    • AdvisoryAxle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass49,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,466 miles
    Test number
    987224171175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail49,466 miles (+5,475)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,466 miles
    Test number
    687791671198
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass43,991 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    43,991 miles
    Test number
    132966940181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall
    • NoteOffside front windscreem wiper blade split on ends

  20. Fail43,991 miles (+6,890)3 failures1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,991 miles
    Test number
    423216140106
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall
    • NoteOffside front tyre pressure low
    • NoteOffside front windscreem wiper blade split on ends

  21. Pass37,101 miles (+5,413)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,101 miles
    Test number
    812587649165
    • NoteSmall split on n/s wiper blade.

  22. Pass31,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    31,688 miles
    Test number
    970438808236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail31,687 miles (+732)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,687 miles
    Test number
    693198508298
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear mud flaps torn

  24. Pass30,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,955 miles
    Test number
    162610088402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail30,955 miles (+7,315)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,955 miles
    Test number
    242260188041
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteFront no plate damaged
    • NoteFront pads getting low
    • NoteO s wiper starting to split
    • NoteRear mudflaps heavily split

  26. Pass23,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,640 miles
    Test number
    142458277460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail23,640 miles (+4,578)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,640 miles
    Test number
    594438477065
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass19,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,062 miles
    Test number
    311985876013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,062 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,062 miles
    Test number
    723274076004
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about Y872 HGJ

Does Y872 HGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 HGJ is valid until 14 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y872 HGJ?
The MOT on Y872 HGJ is valid until 14 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y872 HGJ done?
Y872 HGJ was recorded at 98,124 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,970 miles a year.
Has Y872 HGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y872 HGJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y872 HGJ 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 Y872 HGJ find?
Y872 HGJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front swivel joint misting of oil.

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