LAND ROVER DEFENDER YF56FLJ has 26 MOTs

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This 2007 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 171,000 miles 4 weeks ago on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 11:57.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Monday 22nd March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

YF56FLJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND MARCH 2027171,000 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED17TH MARCH 2026171,000 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  5. DANGEROUS - Front Driver's Seat Backrest Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Passenger's Seat Backrest Cannot Be Secured In The Upright Position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Central Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Central Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Steering Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  13. DANGEROUS - Front Prop Shaft Joint So Worn It Is Likely To Fail Rear Universal Joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  16. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  17. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED12TH MARCH 202515TH MARCH 2026166,575 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Transfer Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Rear Upper Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Crossmember Above Exhaust Mid Box (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Chassis Ns & Os (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH MARCH 202415TH MARCH 2025159,303 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH MARCH 202315TH MARCH 2024153,953 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED8TH MARCH 2023153,953 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Non-Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Axle Swivel Pins And Bushes Swivel Pin And/or Bush Excessively Worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 202210TH FEBRUARY 2023149,899 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Front Lower Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED27TH JANUARY 2022149,895 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Steering Arm Modified Such That The Steering Is Adversely Affected Drop Arm Bolt Lose (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Box Leaking To The Extent That Oil Is Dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fuel System Component Leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED22ND JANUARY 202130TH JANUARY 2022142,833 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Damper Bush
FAILED18TH JANUARY 2021142,827 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Dipswitch Does Not Operate Immediately When Selected On Dipped Beam (4.1.3 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Damper Bush
PASSED30TH JANUARY 202030TH JANUARY 2021137,959 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201930TH JANUARY 2020127,212 MI
FAILED28TH JANUARY 2019127,208 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Steering Linkage Fouling Track Tube (2.1.4 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Steering Linkage Deformed Track Tube (2.1.3 (c) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Emissions Not Tested Engine Oil On Minimum (8.2.2.2 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201830TH JANUARY 2019116,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leaks
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Play O.s.f Swivel Hub
  3. ADVISORY - Slight Play N.s.f Wheel Bearing
FAILED26TH JANUARY 2018116,810 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Rear Reflector More Than 50% Obscured Broken (1.5.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm (2.2.c.1c)
  6. 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)
  7. FAIL - Steering Box Has A Significant Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  8. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Leaks
  9. ADVISORY - Slight Play O.s.f Swivel Hub
  10. ADVISORY - Slight Play N.s.f Wheel Bearing
PASSED31ST JANUARY 201730TH JANUARY 2018104,532 MI
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201629TH JANUARY 201794,331 MI
FAILED29TH JANUARY 201694,331 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED16TH JANUARY 201529TH JANUARY 201684,690 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED25TH JANUARY 201429TH JANUARY 201575,364 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Small Cuts To N.s & O.s Seat Belt Webbing
FAILED24TH JANUARY 201475,364 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. USER ENTERED - Roughness In Drop Arm Joint
  6. USER ENTERED - Slight Play / Lift In N.s Drag Link Joint
  7. USER ENTERED - Small Cuts To N.s & O.s Seat Belt Webbing
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201329TH JANUARY 201464,923 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
FAILED25TH JANUARY 2013648,890 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
PASSED23RD JANUARY 201225TH JANUARY 201354,062 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Cut But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201125TH JANUARY 201244,406 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)
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201025TH JANUARY 201134,044 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YF56FLJ Passed/Failed

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

YF56FLJ MOT Comments

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YF56FLJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 171,000 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,000 miles

YF56FLJ FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration YF56FLJ was manufactured on Monday 22nd January 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 171,000 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 9,000 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YF56FLJ has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 58 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 34 Major, 5 Dangerous and 14 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 Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does YF56FLJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 YF56FLJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YF56FLJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 19th April 2026 YF56FLJ does have Tax. Read more

When does YF56FLJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YF56FLJ will expire in 7 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 YF56FLJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YF56FLJ will expire in 11 months on Monday 22nd March 2027. Read more

When did YF56FLJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YF56FLJ was on Monday 23rd March 2026 at 11:57. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YF56FLJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for YF56FLJ we can see 17 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 YF56FLJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for YF56FLJ we can see 9 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 YF56FLJ?

YF56FLJ is registered as a 2007 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has YF56FLJ done?

The odometer reading for YF56FLJ at the last MOT in March 2026 was 171,000 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 9,000 miles per year. Read more

How old is YF56FLJ?

The vehicle YF56FLJ was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Monday 22nd January 2007. Read more

What colour is YF56FLJ?

The official colour of YF56FLJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does YF56FLJ have?

YF56FLJ has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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