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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1984 · 2,496 cc

B341 VYCMOT history

B341 VYC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1984. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 209,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2025
Mileage
209,598 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B341 VYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
1 Sept 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2025
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

B341 VYC was last recorded at 209,598 miles on 29 May 2024, 1,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,432 miles · 15 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,166 miles
Average per year
2,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 209,598 miles
  • 2023 – 208,432 miles
  • 2022 – 206,594 miles
  • 2021 – 205,084 miles
  • 2020 – 205,070 miles
  • 2019 – 204,305 miles
  • 2018 – 202,469 miles
  • 2017 – 200,500 miles
  • 2016 – 198,438 miles
  • 2015 – 197,050 miles
  • 2014 – 195,473 miles
  • 2013 – 193,697 miles
  • 2012 – 191,687 miles
  • 2011 – 189,227 miles
  • 2010 – 185,220 miles
  • 2009 – 179,451 miles
  • 2008 – 175,522 miles
  • 2007 – 170,801 miles
  • 2006 – 165,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,598 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • General under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,598 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    209,598 miles
    Test number
    700238503280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass208,432 miles (+1,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    208,432 miles
    Test number
    838476974783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass206,594 miles (+1,510)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    206,594 miles
    Test number
    919436967534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass205,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    205,084 miles
    Test number
    166626319840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail205,084 miles (+14)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,084 miles
    Test number
    625592501049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail205,070 miles (+765)11 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,070 miles
    Test number
    589451009665
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around steering damper mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing not properly attached steering arm onto box loose (2.1.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around steering box mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front tie bar mounting has small hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRepairs to chassis heavily under sealed, inspected as good as possible

  7. Pass204,305 miles (+1,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    204,305 miles
    Test number
    497131811207
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass202,469 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    202,469 miles
    Test number
    796123586748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint , slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail202,469 miles (+1,969)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,469 miles
    Test number
    620796259028
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint , slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass200,500 miles (+2,062)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    200,500 miles
    Test number
    808382816068
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass198,438 miles (+1,388)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    198,438 miles
    Test number
    405183015708
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  12. Pass197,050 miles (+1,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    197,050 miles
    Test number
    379844802830
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  13. Fail195,473 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,473 miles
    Test number
    339284684276
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass195,473 miles (+1,776)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    195,473 miles
    Test number
    799304484239
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass193,697 miles (+2,010)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    193,697 miles
    Test number
    626239983239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass191,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    191,687 miles
    Test number
    925524142217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail191,687 miles (+2,460)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,687 miles
    Test number
    227954342253
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail189,227 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,227 miles
    Test number
    387772351409
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass189,227 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    189,227 miles
    Test number
    818732351237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail185,220 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,220 miles
    Test number
    261783150221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass185,220 miles (+5,769)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    185,220 miles
    Test number
    430143650284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass179,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    179,451 miles
    Test number
    710973059281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail179,451 miles (+3,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,451 miles
    Test number
    933073259272
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Fail175,522 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,522 miles
    Test number
    363176528429
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  25. Pass175,522 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    175,522 miles
    Test number
    372966428469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass170,801 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    170,801 miles
    Test number
    724581277124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass165,665 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    165,665 miles
    Test number
    224367166124
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about B341 VYC

Does B341 VYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B341 VYC expired on 28 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B341 VYC?
The MOT on B341 VYC expired on 28 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B341 VYC done?
B341 VYC was recorded at 209,598 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 2,447 miles a year.
Has B341 VYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B341 VYC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on B341 VYC 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 B341 VYC find?
B341 VYC passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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