LAND ROVER DEFENDER D4HYW has 19 MOTs

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This 1989 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 118,715 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 10:53.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Wednesday 3rd February 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

D4HYW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD FEBRUARY 2027118,715 MI
PASSED3RD JANUARY 20252ND JANUARY 2026116,754 MI
FAILED3RD JANUARY 2025116,754 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Hole In Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED27TH JUNE 202326TH JUNE 2024113,059 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 202219TH JUNE 2023110,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH DECEMBER 201923RD DECEMBER 2020110,166 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED25TH JUNE 201824TH JUNE 2019108,878 MI
FAILED25TH JUNE 2018108,878 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD MARCH 20172ND MARCH 2018107,520 MI
FAILED3RD MARCH 2017107,520 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Intermediate Drop Arm Insecure (2.2.b.1a)
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 201522ND DECEMBER 2016106,265 MI
FAILED23RD DECEMBER 2015106,265 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Likely To Be Misread (6.3.4b)
PASSED23RD DECEMBER 201422ND DECEMBER 2015104,238 MI
FAILED23RD DECEMBER 2014104,238 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Radius Arm Rubber Mounting Bonding Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED3RD SEPTEMBER 2014104,203 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.a.3)
  3. FAIL - Driver's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  5. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  6. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  8. FAIL - Nearside Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  9. FAIL - Offside Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  10. FAIL - Offside Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  11. FAIL - Steering Box Has A Significant Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  12. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.5.a.2)
  13. FAIL - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Has An Unsatisfactory Modification, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  14. FAIL - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has An Unsatisfactory Modification, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  15. FAIL - Nearside Rear Radius Arm Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded And Its Strength Is Seriously Reduced (2.4.g.1)
  16. FAIL - Offside Rear Radius Arm Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded And Its Strength Is Seriously Reduced (2.4.g.1)
  17. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.c.3c)
  18. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened (2.4.c.3c)
  19. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  20. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  21. USER ENTERED - Wiper Blades Poor
  22. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Rear Box Corroded
  23. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  24. USER ENTERED - Prop-Shaft Universal Joint Worn
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20132ND AUGUST 2014103,444 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 200722ND NOVEMBER 2008102,835 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Headlamp Masks/converters Fitted
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 2007102,818 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Direction Indicator Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  6. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Insecure (6.3.1b)
  7. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
  8. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  9. FAIL - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Missing (3.3.a.1b)
  10. FAIL - Front Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has Negligible Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  12. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has Negligible Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  13. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has Negligible Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  14. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has Negligible Damping Effect (2.7.5)
  15. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  16. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  17. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  18. FAIL - Power Steering Pump Leaking From A Failed Seal (2.3.3b)
  19. FAIL - Power Steering Pump Drive System Defective (2.3.6)
  20. FAIL - Exhaust Emits An Excessive Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (7.4.b.3b)
  21. FAIL - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Of Any Colour (7.4.b.4)
  22. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  23. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  24. FAIL - Brake Performance Not Tested (3.7.a.1)
  25. FAIL - Headlamp Aim Not Tested (1.8.a.1c)
  26. FAIL - Power Steering Malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
  27. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1a)
  28. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 200621ST SEPTEMBER 200798,812 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Obscured But Not More Than 50% (1.1.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Has Slight Seepage (2.3.3b)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

D4HYW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

D4HYW MOT Comments

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D4HYW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 118,715 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,209 miles

D4HYW FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration D4HYW was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1989 so it is currently 37 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 118,715 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 3,209 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means D4HYW has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 13 Advisories, 9 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 44 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does D4HYW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 D4HYW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is D4HYW Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 5th July 2026 D4HYW does have Tax. Read more

When does D4HYW Tax expire?

The current Tax for D4HYW will expire in 11 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does D4HYW MOT expire?

The current MOT for D4HYW will expire in 7 months on Wednesday 3rd February 2027. Read more

When did D4HYW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for D4HYW was on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 10:53. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has D4HYW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for D4HYW we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has D4HYW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for D4HYW we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is D4HYW?

D4HYW is registered as a 1989 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has D4HYW done?

The odometer reading for D4HYW at the last MOT in February 2026 was 118,715 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,209 miles per year. Read more

How old is D4HYW?

The vehicle D4HYW was manufactured in 1989 so it is currently 37 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 1st April 1989. Read more

What colour is D4HYW?

The official colour of D4HYW is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does D4HYW have?

D4HYW has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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