LAND ROVER DEFENDER L9CYA has 29 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 306,727 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 14:41.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 10th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

L9CYA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 2026306,727 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH OCTOBER 2025306,727 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Prop Shaft Bearing Excessively Worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202410TH NOVEMBER 2025292,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper And Lower (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper And Lower (5.3.2 (c))
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2024292,302 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Oil Leaking Excessively From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper And Lower (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Upper And Lower (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20236TH NOVEMBER 2024272,669 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 2023272,669 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20226TH NOVEMBER 2023263,762 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20213RD NOVEMBER 2022258,892 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED2ND NOVEMBER 2021258,892 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 20203RD NOVEMBER 2021254,225 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20193RD NOVEMBER 2020251,450 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2019251,449 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
PASSED19TH JULY 201818TH JULY 2019247,113 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Main Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH JULY 2018247,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Fuel System Component Leaking Excessively Or A Risk Of Fire Filter/ Pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
PASSED8TH JUNE 201711TH JUNE 2018244,519 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED9TH JUNE 201611TH JUNE 2017259,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED12TH JUNE 201511TH JUNE 2016235,416 MI
FAILED11TH JUNE 2015235,414 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED3RD JUNE 20145TH JUNE 2015222,965 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED9TH MAY 20135TH JUNE 2014199,221 MI
FAILED8TH MAY 2013199,221 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Of Any Colour (7.4.b.4)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  4. USER ENTERED - Anti-Slip Provision Slightly Worn
PASSED1ST JUNE 20125TH JUNE 2013177,161 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED6TH JUNE 20115TH JUNE 2012150,068 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED6TH JUNE 2011150,065 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Incorrectly Spaced (6.3.4a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED7TH APRIL 2010122,953 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Upper Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Centre Lower Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage To Rear Coil Springs Protective Coating
PASSED7TH APRIL 20106TH APRIL 2011122,953 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Upper Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Centre Lower Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Damage To Rear Coil Springs Protective Coating
PASSED28TH MAY 200927TH MAY 2010102,817 MI
FAILED28TH MAY 2009102,817 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED1ST MAY 200824TH MAY 200981,071 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L9CYA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

L9CYA MOT Comments

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L9CYA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 306,727 miles | Average yearly mileage: 15,336 miles

L9CYA FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration L9CYA was manufactured on Tuesday 24th May 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 306,727 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 15,336 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L9CYA has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 55 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 12 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 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 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does L9CYA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 L9CYA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L9CYA Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 L9CYA does have Tax. Read more

When does L9CYA Tax expire?

The current Tax for L9CYA will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. 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 L9CYA MOT expire?

The current MOT for L9CYA will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 10th November 2026. Read more

When did L9CYA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L9CYA was on Wednesday 29th October 2025 at 14:41. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L9CYA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for L9CYA we can see 18 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 L9CYA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for L9CYA we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L9CYA?

L9CYA is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has L9CYA done?

The odometer reading for L9CYA at the last MOT in October 2025 was 306,727 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 15,336 miles per year. Read more

How old is L9CYA?

The vehicle L9CYA was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 24th May 2005. Read more

What colour is L9CYA?

The official colour of L9CYA is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does L9CYA have?

L9CYA has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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