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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Petrol · 1991 · 3,528 cc

589 YKPMOT history

589 YKP is a grey petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

589 YKP grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
92,964 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
600 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
589 YKP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
17 Apr 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

589 YKP was last recorded at 92,964 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,694 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
270 miles
Average per year
600 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,964 miles
  • 2025 – 92,694 miles
  • 2024 – 92,119 miles
  • 2023 – 91,572 miles
  • 2022 – 90,871 miles
  • 2020 – 90,609 miles
  • 2018 – 89,767 miles
  • 2017 – 88,897 miles
  • 2016 – 87,289 miles
  • 2015 – 84,616 miles
  • 2012 – 84,407 miles
  • 2011 – 82,445 miles
  • 2007 – 81,696 miles
  • 2006 – 80,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,964 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Cooling fan didnt appear to cut in

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Small stone chip in n/s headlight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,964 miles (+270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    92,964 miles
    Test number
    790410580068
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass92,694 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,694 miles
    Test number
    798333815568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,119 miles (+547)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    92,119 miles
    Test number
    220249379178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,572 miles (+701)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    91,572 miles
    Test number
    399689728407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,871 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,871 miles
    Test number
    505609385827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,609 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    90,609 miles
    Test number
    211513883721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    361593734289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail89,767 miles (+870)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,767 miles
    Test number
    628040426552
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass88,897 miles (+1,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,897 miles
    Test number
    394519523670
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass87,289 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,289 miles
    Test number
    605564330875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,616 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    84,616 miles
    Test number
    682478547553
    • AdvisoryCooling fan didnt appear to cut in
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in n/s headlight

  12. Fail84,614 miles (+207)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    458599925848
    • FailureSteering column top mounting bracket insecure clamp pinch bolts loose (2.1.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCooling fan didnt appear to cut in
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in n/s headlight

  13. Pass84,407 miles (+236)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,407 miles
    Test number
    295704012347
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres perished due to age

  14. Pass84,171 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,171 miles
    Test number
    266656112207
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/S/F Wiper blade split
    • NoteRear Diff oil minor leak
    • NoteRear bracket of exhaust loose and fouling bumper
    • NoteTransfer box oil leak

  15. Fail84,171 miles (+1,726)5 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,171 miles
    Test number
    688612712212
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/S/F Wiper blade split
    • NoteRear Diff oil minor leak
    • NoteRear bracket of exhaust loose and fouling bumper
    • NoteTransfer box oil leak

  16. Fail82,445 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    519691061103
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass82,445 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,445 miles
    Test number
    607361361148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,696 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,696 miles
    Test number
    230737987138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    133688966495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,993 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,993 miles
    Test number
    540778166006
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Questions about 589 YKP

What vehicle is registration 589 YKP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 589 YKP on a grey petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Apr 1991. 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 589 YKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 589 YKP is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 589 YKP?
The MOT on 589 YKP is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 589 YKP done?
589 YKP was recorded at 92,964 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 600 miles a year.
Has 589 YKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 589 YKP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on 589 YKP 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 589 YKP find?
589 YKP passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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