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This 1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 22 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 162,508 miles 20 hours ago on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 10:27.

The current MOT will expire in 1 year on Friday 3rd September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027.

L9YAY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD SEPTEMBER 2027162,508 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) Light Intensity Obviously Reduced Both Slightly Discoloured (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Nearside And Offside (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside And Offside (7.1.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Diff Minor Oil Leak
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Turret Slightly Corroded
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20253RD SEPTEMBER 2026162,204 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside And Offside (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Diff Seal Slightly Leaking
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED21ST AUGUST 2025162,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside And Offside (7.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. Headlight Broken (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Diff Seal Slightly Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside And Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting On Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED13TH AUGUST 202428TH AUGUST 2025161,725 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Both Sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both Steering Arms (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides, Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Leak
PASSED16TH AUGUST 202328TH AUGUST 2024161,168 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Both Sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Internal Reflector Slightly Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  10. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both Arms (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Both Swivel Axle Hub Seals Are Leaking
  12. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Both Bump Stops Are Missing
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH AUGUST 2023161,165 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Both Sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Internal Reflector Slightly Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour But Not Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  10. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Both Arms (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Both Swivel Axle Hub Seals Are Leaking
  12. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Exhaust Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Both Bump Stops Are Missing
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  16. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Short Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  17. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Short Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED12TH AUGUST 202228TH AUGUST 2023160,360 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Both Sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Internal Reflector Slightly Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Engine Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Slight Gearbox Fluid Leak
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Hub Has A Slight Transmission Fluid Leak
  7. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Corroded
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Both Bump Stops Are Missing
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202128TH AUGUST 2022159,788 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Rubber Is Worn/split
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wiper Blade Split
  3. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside Front And Offside Front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Internal Reflector Slightly Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Nearside Front And Offside Front (4.4.3 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Nearside Front And Offside Front Short Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside Front And Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED16TH AUGUST 2021159,782 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Rubber Is Worn/split
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wiper Blade Split
  4. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside Front And Offside Front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Headlamp Internal Reflector Slightly Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Nearside Front And Offside Front (4.4.3 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Nearside Front And Offside Front Short Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside Front And Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Slightly Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
PASSED14TH AUGUST 202028TH AUGUST 2021158,930 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Rubber Is Worn/split
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Lateral Support Arm Bush Is Worn And Has Slight Play
  3. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside Front And Offside Front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside Front And Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Front (4.4.3 (a))
FAILED6TH AUGUST 2020158,930 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Rubber Is Worn/split
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Lateral Support Arm Bush Is Worn And Has Slight Play
  3. MAJOR - Dipswitch Does Not Operate Immediately When Selected On Dipped Beam (4.1.3 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Dipswitch Does Not Operate Immediately When Selected On Main Beam (4.1.3 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced Nearside And Offside (4.1.4 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Main Beam Tell-Tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Tell-Tale Not Working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour White (4.4.3 (a))
  10. ADVISORY - Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Both Front And Nearside Rear (4.4.3 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside Front And Offside Front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  16. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  17. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  18. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated Nearside Front And Offside Front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201928TH AUGUST 2020158,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Rubber Is Worn/split
  2. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside Front And Offside Front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front, Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Is Slightly Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine And Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear Centre Upper Differential Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lateral Steering Support Arm Bush Is Worn And Has Slight Play
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  10. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (5.3.2 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - All Brake Pipes Are Slightly Corroded, Offside Front To Rear Pipe More So
FAILED15TH AUGUST 2019158,203 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Rubber Is Worn/split
  2. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside Front And Offside Front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front, Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Is Slightly Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine And Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. MINOR - Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated Rear Centre Upper Differential Wishbone (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Towbar Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Chassis Rail (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre Appears Repairable
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lateral Steering Support Arm Bush Is Worn And Has Slight Play
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  14. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Nearside Rear And Offside Rear (5.3.2 (c))
  15. ADVISORY - All Brake Pipes Are Slightly Corroded, Offside Front To Rear Pipe More So
PASSED17TH AUGUST 201828TH AUGUST 2019157,266 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Rubber Is Worn/split
  2. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside Front And Offside Front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Top Of Chassis Rail (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Both Front Shock Absorber Bushes Are Deteriorated And Worn
  7. ADVISORY - Both Rear Shock Absorber Bushes Are Deteriorated And Worn
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Chassis Is Corroded And Holed
FAILED17TH AUGUST 2018157,266 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Rubber Is Worn/split
  2. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Nearside Front And Offside Front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material On Top Of Chassis Rail (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Both Front Shock Absorber Bushes Are Deteriorated And Worn
  8. ADVISORY - Both Rear Shock Absorber Bushes Are Deteriorated And Worn
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Chassis Is Corroded And Holed
PASSED25TH AUGUST 201728TH AUGUST 2018155,728 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Both N/s Tyres Slightly Perished On Outer Walls
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Borderline (2.2.b.1f)
  9. ADVISORY - O/s/f Idler Arm Balljoint From Steering Box Has Play (borderline)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Body Has Slight Corrosion Chassis Rail Corroded Not In Prescribed Area (6.1.b.2)
  11. ADVISORY - O/s/f Lateral Arm Play In Balljoint
  12. ADVISORY - O/s/f Draglink End Strut Has Play In A Balljoint
PASSED25TH AUGUST 201628TH AUGUST 2017154,426 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Ball Joint Has Slight Play Idler Arm Ball Joint From Steering Box (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED25TH AUGUST 2016154,426 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. ADVISORY - Ball Joint Has Slight Play Idler Arm Ball Joint From Steering Box (2.2.b.1f)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201528TH AUGUST 2016153,199 MI
FAILED20TH AUGUST 2015153,199 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt On Steeriing Arm (2.2.c.1c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201428TH AUGUST 2015152,257 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  2. USER ENTERED - All Steering Dust Covers
  3. USER ENTERED - All Steering Dust Covers Deteriorated
FAILED21ST AUGUST 2014152,257 MI
 
  1. PRS - Stop Lamp Remains On When The Brakes Are Released (1.2.1e)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  3. USER ENTERED - All Steering Dust Covers
  4. USER ENTERED - All Steering Dust Covers Deteriorated
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201328TH AUGUST 2014151,278 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - See Previous Test For Advisorys
FAILED15TH AUGUST 2013151,273 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Reflector Missing (1.5.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Reflector Missing (1.5.1a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  5. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Box Drop Arm Ball Joint/rubber Dust Cover Poor Condition
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak From Engine/gearbox/rear Diff
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201228TH AUGUST 2013144,308 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Panhard Rod Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  8. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  9. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  10. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
FAILED29TH AUGUST 2012144,308 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Headlamp Deteriorated But Light Output Not Reduced (1.7.5a)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Panhard Rod Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  10. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  11. ADVISORY - Parking Brake: Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  12. USER ENTERED - Coolant Leak
PASSED11TH APRIL 201210TH APRIL 2013143,277 MI
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201026TH AUGUST 2011142,977 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED27TH AUGUST 2010142,977 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Steering Arm Has Relative Movement At Its Fixings (2.2.b.1h)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tie Bar/rod Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tie Bar/rod Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  5. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201024TH JANUARY 2011140,083 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Fluid Leak At Steering Box Area.
PASSED22ND JANUARY 200924TH JANUARY 2010133,375 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - N/s Rear View Mirror Damaged
PASSED17TH JANUARY 200824TH JANUARY 2009125,889 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Smell Of Diesel Engine Bay Area
PASSED25TH JANUARY 200724TH JANUARY 2008119,311 MI
PASSED25TH JANUARY 200624TH JANUARY 2007113,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Anti Roll Bar Bush Slight Play
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L9YAY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

L9YAY MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

L9YAY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 162,508 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,417 miles

L9YAY FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration L9YAY was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 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 162,508 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,417 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 34 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L9YAY has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 197 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 19 Major, 0 Dangerous and 12 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 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 2027 .

Does L9YAY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 L9YAY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L9YAY Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 20th August 2026 L9YAY does have Tax. Read more

When does L9YAY Tax expire?

The current Tax for L9YAY will expire in 1 year on Wednesday 1st September 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 L9YAY MOT expire?

The current MOT for L9YAY will expire in 1 year on Friday 3rd September 2027. Read more

When did L9YAY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L9YAY was on Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 10:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L9YAY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for L9YAY we can see 22 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 L9YAY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 34 MOTs on record for L9YAY we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L9YAY?

L9YAY is registered as a 1996 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has L9YAY done?

The odometer reading for L9YAY at the last MOT in August 2026 was 162,508 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 5,417 miles per year. Read more

How old is L9YAY?

The vehicle L9YAY was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st August 1996. Read more

What colour is L9YAY?

The official colour of L9YAY is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does L9YAY have?

L9YAY has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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