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Land Rover 88

Green · Petrol · 1962 · 2,286 cc

889 UYLMOT history

889 UYL is a green petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 1 Mar 1969. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 2,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2025
Mileage
2,967 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
889 UYL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
88
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,286 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 Mar 1969
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

889 UYL was last recorded at 2,967 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
2,967 miles · 21 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 2,967 miles
  • 2023 – 2,885 miles
  • 2021 – 2,879 miles
  • 2020 – 2,634 miles
  • 2019 – 2,238 miles
  • 2018 – 1,929 miles
  • 2017 – 1,600 miles
  • 2016 – 1,336 miles
  • 2015 – 1,018 miles
  • 2014 – 711 miles
  • 2013 – 608 miles
  • 2012 – 455 miles
  • 2011 – 392 miles
  • 2010 – 251 miles
  • 2009 – 11 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass2,967 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass2,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    2,967 miles
    Test number
    282255003661
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail2,967 miles (+82)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,967 miles
    Test number
    180180678010
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass2,885 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    2,885 miles
    Test number
    967238828401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass2,879 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    2,879 miles
    Test number
    915246280704
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail2,878 miles (+244)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,878 miles
    Test number
    728402485800
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass2,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    2,634 miles
    Test number
    876282667907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail2,634 miles (+396)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,634 miles
    Test number
    896422163159
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass2,238 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    2,238 miles
    Test number
    687823502119
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail2,238 miles (+309)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,238 miles
    Test number
    426457383044
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass1,929 miles (+329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    1,929 miles
    Test number
    894290081272
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass1,600 miles (+264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    1,600 miles
    Test number
    322111572921
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass1,336 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    1,336 miles
    Test number
    675268338149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass1,018 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    1,018 miles
    Test number
    259197885444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail1,016 miles (+155)7 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,016 miles
    Test number
    356952385112
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • DangerousNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • DangerousOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear shackle bracket bolt loose
  15. Pass861 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    861 miles
    Test number
    295466705060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass711 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    711 miles
    Test number
    995213904073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass608 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    608 miles
    Test number
    745353603042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass455 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    455 miles
    Test number
    316233702036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass392 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    392 miles
    Test number
    526385501090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass251 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    251 miles
    Test number
    511934700088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11 miles
    Test number
    920256409056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 889 UYL

What vehicle is registration 889 UYL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 889 UYL on a green petrol Land Rover 88 first used on 1 Mar 1969. 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 889 UYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 889 UYL expired on 1 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 889 UYL?
The MOT on 889 UYL expired on 1 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 889 UYL done?
889 UYL was recorded at 2,967 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 189 miles a year.
Has 889 UYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 889 UYL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on 889 UYL 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 889 UYL find?
889 UYL passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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