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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y905 HEXMOT history

Y905 HEX is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 217,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2025.

Y905 HEX grey 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 4 Apr 2026
Mileage
217,636 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,683 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y905 HEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y905 HEX was last recorded at 217,636 miles on 5 Apr 2025, 5,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,524 miles · 3 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,112 miles
Average per year
7,683 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 217,636 miles
  • 2024 – 212,524 miles
  • 2023 – 209,108 miles
  • 2022 – 206,866 miles
  • 2021 – 206,113 miles
  • 2020 – 204,355 miles
  • 2019 – 204,308 miles
  • 2018 – 198,002 miles
  • 2017 – 190,022 miles
  • 2016 – 179,699 miles
  • 2015 – 165,098 miles
  • 2014 – 163,024 miles
  • 2013 – 159,647 miles
  • 2012 – 150,006 miles
  • 2011 – 138,598 miles
  • 2010 – 122,278 miles
  • 2009 – 105,890 miles
  • 2008 – 99,167 miles
  • 2007 – 85,269 miles
  • 2006 – 73,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,636 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,636 miles (+5,112)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    217,636 miles
    Test number
    819974664994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass212,524 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    212,524 miles
    Test number
    982448220467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass209,108 miles (+2,242)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    209,108 miles
    Test number
    818506621001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass206,866 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    206,866 miles
    Test number
    547448662354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass206,113 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    206,113 miles
    Test number
    437994326267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass204,355 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    204,355 miles
    Test number
    912734062389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail204,308 miles (+6,306)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,308 miles
    Test number
    591891571309
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis in multiple areas from centre to rear..... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support member, crossmember …... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box..... (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember...... (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around rear chassis/rear crossmember....

  8. Pass198,002 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    198,002 miles
    Test number
    934716288622
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail198,002 miles (+7,980)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,002 miles
    Test number
    906057003189
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass190,022 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    190,022 miles
    Test number
    752916973371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail190,022 miles (+10,323)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,022 miles
    Test number
    630506057338
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass179,699 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    179,699 miles
    Test number
    543091335706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail179,698 miles (+14,600)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,698 miles
    Test number
    109272217933
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm ball joint on drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  14. Pass165,098 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    165,098 miles
    Test number
    275977675465
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Fail165,098 miles (+2,074)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,098 miles
    Test number
    806727175146
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass163,024 miles (+3,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    163,024 miles
    Test number
    667268414280
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  17. Pass159,647 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    159,647 miles
    Test number
    678281213220
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail159,640 miles (+9,634)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,640 miles
    Test number
    649650213259
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass150,006 miles (+11,408)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    150,006 miles
    Test number
    478989102235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes coverd in grease

  20. Pass138,598 miles (+16,320)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    138,598 miles
    Test number
    226412601293
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass122,278 miles (+16,388)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    122,278 miles
    Test number
    523248200293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s/r half shaft seal leaking
    • NoteScreen damaged outside swept area

  22. Pass105,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    811211009298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,890 miles (+6,723)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,890 miles
    Test number
    160721809284
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass99,167 miles (+13,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    99,167 miles
    Test number
    470820218297
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass85,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,269 miles
    Test number
    221031517239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,269 miles (+11,531)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,269 miles
    Test number
    914338607298
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  27. Pass73,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    73,738 miles
    Test number
    913679306244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail73,738 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,738 miles
    Test number
    752584396155
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Questions about Y905 HEX

Does Y905 HEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y905 HEX expired on 4 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y905 HEX?
The MOT on Y905 HEX expired on 4 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y905 HEX done?
Y905 HEX was recorded at 217,636 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2025, an average of 7,683 miles a year.
Has Y905 HEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y905 HEX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on Y905 HEX 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 Y905 HEX find?
Y905 HEX passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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