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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y875 LFJMOT history

Y875 LFJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 116,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

Y875 LFJ 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 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
116,047 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y875 LFJ
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
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y875 LFJ was last recorded at 116,047 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2007: 72,510 miles, lower than 627,862 miles on 16 May 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,047 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,047 miles
  • 2024 – 114,919 miles
  • 2022 – 113,143 miles
  • 2021 – 111,465 miles
  • 2020 – 108,928 miles
  • 2019 – 105,547 miles
  • 2018 – 105,521 miles
  • 2017 – 104,623 miles
  • 2016 – 103,160 miles
  • 2015 – 100,687 miles
  • 2014 – 97,912 miles
  • 2013 – 96,371 miles
  • 2012 – 95,414 miles
  • 2011 – 94,316 miles
  • 2010 – 89,805 miles
  • 2009 – 82,742 miles
  • 2008 – 79,053 miles
  • 2007 – 72,510 miles
  • 2006 – 627,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,047 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 16 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,047 miles
    Test number
    666729911153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,047 miles (+1,128)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,047 miles
    Test number
    211875573980
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • 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 box to hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear track rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,919 miles (+1,776)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    114,919 miles
    Test number
    906033212240
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 track rod end covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass113,143 miles (+1,678)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,143 miles
    Test number
    750524190874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,465 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,465 miles
    Test number
    161253432771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail111,439 miles (+2,511)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,439 miles
    Test number
    601926940544
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass108,928 miles (+3,381)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    108,928 miles
    Test number
    180199884293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,547 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,547 miles
    Test number
    551769752984
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail105,547 miles (+26)9 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,547 miles
    Test number
    737829366212
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,521 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,521 miles
    Test number
    777202680812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,513 miles (+890)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,513 miles
    Test number
    681116491566
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member x 3 holes (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass104,623 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,623 miles
    Test number
    498222088085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,574 miles (+1,414)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,574 miles
    Test number
    212808207875
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis x 2 holes (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis x 2 holes (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass103,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,160 miles
    Test number
    322977211086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,160 miles (+2,473)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,160 miles
    Test number
    306444576230
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  16. Pass100,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    100,687 miles
    Test number
    406176225142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail100,687 miles (+2,775)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,687 miles
    Test number
    448915025152
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  18. Fail97,912 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,912 miles
    Test number
    168012024147
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass97,912 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    97,912 miles
    Test number
    829742324131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass96,371 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    96,371 miles
    Test number
    169785593081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail96,363 miles (+949)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,363 miles
    Test number
    185874593468
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass95,414 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    769455112129
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  23. Fail95,414 miles (+1,098)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    467135812186
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureRear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  24. Pass94,316 miles (+8)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    94,316 miles
    Test number
    915905701122
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail94,308 miles (+4,503)7 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,308 miles
    Test number
    867041301132
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass89,805 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,805 miles
    Test number
    214030620192
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  27. Fail89,802 miles (+7,060)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,802 miles
    Test number
    533899710153
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  28. Pass82,742 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    82,742 miles
    Test number
    261379259497
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  29. Fail82,702 miles (+3,649)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,702 miles
    Test number
    184167949179
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  30. Pass79,053 miles (+6,543)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    79,053 miles
    Test number
    751921048115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass72,510 miles (-555,352)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    72,510 miles
    Test number
    793179957166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHand Brake In Need Of Adjustment

  32. Pass627,862 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    627,862 miles
    Test number
    963256136179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y875 LFJ

Does Y875 LFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y875 LFJ expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y875 LFJ?
The MOT on Y875 LFJ expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y875 LFJ done?
Y875 LFJ was recorded at 116,047 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025.
Has Y875 LFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y875 LFJ has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y875 LFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y875 LFJ find?
Y875 LFJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; oil leak, but not excessive.

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