Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

2 YFJMOT history

2 YFJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 90,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

2 YFJ green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
90,132 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 2 YFJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
2 YFJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 YFJ was last recorded at 90,132 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,774 miles · 6 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
358 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,132 miles
  • 2022 – 89,774 miles
  • 2021 – 88,535 miles
  • 2019 – 86,519 miles
  • 2017 – 83,780 miles
  • 2016 – 71,839 miles
  • 2015 – 60,626 miles
  • 2014 – 50,256 miles
  • 2013 – 41,321 miles
  • 2012 – 33,773 miles
  • 2011 – 24,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,132 miles
  • AdvisoryRear shock bushes perished and play
  • AdvisorySide steps rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaksRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySlight play in drop arm ball joint
  • AdvisoryTrack rod ends dust covers perished

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,132 miles (+358)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    90,132 miles
    Test number
    965267120549
    • AdvisoryRear shock bushes perished and play
    • AdvisorySide steps rusty
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play in drop arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryTrack rod ends dust covers perished

  2. Pass89,774 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,774 miles
    Test number
    477639436634
    • AdvisoryNearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering drop arm ball joint
    • AdvisorySide steps rusty
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear shock absorber bushes

  3. Fail89,774 miles (+1,239)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,774 miles
    Test number
    350019059828
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering drop arm ball joint
    • AdvisorySide steps rusty
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear shock absorber bushes

  4. Pass88,535 miles (+2,016)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    88,535 miles
    Test number
    508305450378
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear shock absorber bushes
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering drop arm ball joint
    • AdvisorySteps rusty

  5. Pass86,519 miles (+2,739)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,519 miles
    Test number
    218904759106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass83,780 miles (+11,941)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,780 miles
    Test number
    529921745893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass71,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    522693538700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,839 miles (+11,213)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,839 miles
    Test number
    379064722020
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  9. Pass60,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    176060705103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail60,626 miles (+10,370)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,626 miles
    Test number
    995239695001
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass50,256 miles (+8,935)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,256 miles
    Test number
    366369654017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,321 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,321 miles
    Test number
    137033843417
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  13. Pass41,321 miles (+7,548)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,321 miles
    Test number
    839843043013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    33,773 miles
    Test number
    208474232068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,773 miles (+9,159)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,773 miles
    Test number
    808754832009
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass24,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    24,614 miles
    Test number
    488158341033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2 YFJ

What vehicle is registration 2 YFJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 YFJ on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Jan 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2 YFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2 YFJ expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2 YFJ?
The MOT on 2 YFJ expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2 YFJ done?
2 YFJ was recorded at 90,132 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has 2 YFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 YFJ has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on 2 YFJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 2 YFJ find?
2 YFJ passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 5 advisories: rear shock bushes perished and play; side steps rusty; slight engine oil leaks, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all 2Y registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.