LAND ROVER DEFENDER R26VYC has 37 MOTs

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This 1998 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 16 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 127,895 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 16:19.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Sunday 10th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

R26VYC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH JANUARY 2027127,895 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Swivel Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED8TH JANUARY 2026127,890 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Side Repeater Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Jets Misaligned And Not Providing Sufficient Fluid To The Windscreen (3.5 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Swivel Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Effort Inadequate At A Wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202510TH JANUARY 2026123,874 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED9TH JANUARY 2025123,871 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Service Brake Is Causing The Vehicle To Swerve To The Offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED10TH JANUARY 202410TH JANUARY 2025120,371 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Front Prop Joint
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipes And Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH JANUARY 2024120,371 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Slight Play In Front Prop Joint
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipes And Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Braking System Leaking (1.1.3 (d))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 202310TH JANUARY 2024117,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Axle . Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
FAILED5TH JANUARY 2023117,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Axle . Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Slightly Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED5TH JANUARY 202210TH JANUARY 2023114,364 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Front To Rear Brake Pipe Covered In Mud Cant Be Seen
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Slight Oil Leak
FAILED5TH JANUARY 2022114,364 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Front To Rear Brake Pipe Covered In Mud Cant Be Seen
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Slight Oil Leak
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202110TH JANUARY 2022111,441 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND JANUARY 202010TH JANUARY 2021108,890 MI
FAILED2ND JANUARY 2020108,890 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH JANUARY 201910TH JANUARY 2020105,725 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED7TH JANUARY 2019105,722 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Incorrect Colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Wiper Blade Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Wiper Blade Deteriorated
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Across Axle (1.1.11 (c))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Axle End (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Axle End (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre
  15. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Water Leak! (8.2.2.2 (e))
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201810TH JANUARY 2019102,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Upper Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.5)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED9TH JANUARY 2018102,527 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Upper Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.5)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Radius Arm Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  8. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Propshaft Universal Joint Worn
  11. FAIL - Tie Bar/rod Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear A Frame Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201710TH JANUARY 201899,176 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
FAILED10TH JANUARY 201799,173 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play Both (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED8TH JANUARY 201610TH JANUARY 201795,542 MI
FAILED7TH JANUARY 201695,542 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
PASSED8TH JANUARY 201510TH JANUARY 201692,385 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  3. USER ENTERED - Wiper Mec Has Play
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Axle Ball Joint Has Slight Play
FAILED8TH JANUARY 201592,385 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  6. USER ENTERED - Wiper Mec Has Play
  7. USER ENTERED - Rear Axle Ball Joint Has Slight Play
PASSED10TH JANUARY 201410TH JANUARY 201589,147 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Pads Low
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Tyres Wearing Slightly On Inside Edges
FAILED8TH JANUARY 201489,147 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Axle Swivel Joint Has Excessive Play In A Swivel Pin (2.5.a.3b)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Pads Low
  7. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In N/s + O/s Rear Top Shock Absorder Bushes
  8. USER ENTERED - Front N/s + O/s Lower Shock Absorber Bushes Slightly Deteriorated
  9. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Rear Prop Joint
  10. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Front Prop Joint
  11. USER ENTERED - Front Tyres Wearing Slightly On Inside Edges
PASSED8TH JANUARY 201310TH JANUARY 201486,114 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Play In Front Propshaft Universal Joint
  3. USER ENTERED - Slight Oil Leak Rear Diff Pinion Oil Seal
PASSED6TH JANUARY 201210TH JANUARY 201382,483 MI
FAILED6TH JANUARY 201282,483 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. 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)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED6TH JANUARY 201110TH JANUARY 201278,274 MI
FAILED5TH JANUARY 2011134,502 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak On Engine
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Pinion Oil Seal Leaking
PASSED6TH JANUARY 201010TH JANUARY 201174,688 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Steering Damper Slight Oil Seepage (2.2.c.1f)
  2. USER ENTERED - Tread Getting Low On Front Tyres
PASSED8TH JANUARY 200910TH JANUARY 201071,009 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Tyre Getting Low
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pads Getting Low
FAILED7TH JANUARY 200971,009 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. FAIL - Rear Brake Hose Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED9TH JANUARY 200810TH JANUARY 200967,053 MI
FAILED9TH JANUARY 200867,053 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED9TH JANUARY 200710TH JANUARY 200862,473 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 200610TH JANUARY 200757,370 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R26VYC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 57% | MOT Failure Rate: 43%

R26VYC MOT Comments

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R26VYC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 127,895 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,568 miles

R26VYC FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration R26VYC was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1998 so it is currently 27 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 127,895 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,568 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 37 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 16 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R26VYC has a 57% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 76 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 17 Major, 0 Dangerous and 26 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 7 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does R26VYC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 R26VYC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R26VYC Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 9th June 2026 R26VYC does have Tax. Read more

When does R26VYC Tax expire?

The current Tax for R26VYC will expire in 7 months on Friday 1st January 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 R26VYC MOT expire?

The current MOT for R26VYC will expire in 7 months on Sunday 10th January 2027. Read more

When did R26VYC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R26VYC was on Thursday 8th January 2026 at 16:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R26VYC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 37 MOTs on record for R26VYC we can see 21 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 R26VYC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 37 MOTs on record for R26VYC we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 57% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R26VYC?

R26VYC is registered as a 1998 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has R26VYC done?

The odometer reading for R26VYC at the last MOT in January 2026 was 127,895 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 4,568 miles per year. Read more

How old is R26VYC?

The vehicle R26VYC was manufactured in 1998 so it is currently 27 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 7th January 1998. Read more

What colour is R26VYC?

The official colour of R26VYC is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does R26VYC have?

R26VYC has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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