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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1984 · 2,496 cc

B501 XYCMOT history

B501 XYC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Nov 1984. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 146,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Feb 2024
Mileage
146,806 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2023
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
B501 XYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
9 Nov 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

B501 XYC was last recorded at 146,806 miles on 16 Feb 2023, 3,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,557 miles · 2 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,249 miles
Average per year
1,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,806 miles
  • 2022 – 143,557 miles
  • 2020 – 141,723 miles
  • 2019 – 140,716 miles
  • 2018 – 137,905 miles
  • 2015 – 137,075 miles
  • 2014 – 134,550 miles
  • 2013 – 130,949 miles
  • 2012 – 130,842 miles
  • 2008 – 130,535 miles
  • 2007 – 130,040 miles
  • 2006 – 120,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,806 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,806 miles (+3,249)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,806 miles
    Test number
    156303070625
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,557 miles (+1,834)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,557 miles
    Test number
    498814709419
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,723 miles (+1,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,723 miles
    Test number
    800126690011
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All break pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  4. Pass140,716 miles (+8)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    140,716 miles
    Test number
    988230015275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle castellated nut missing split pin

  5. Fail140,708 miles (+2,803)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,708 miles
    Test number
    579552802342
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle castellated nut missing split pin

  6. Pass137,905 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,905 miles
    Test number
    160797895482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail137,897 miles (+822)1 dangerous12 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,897 miles
    Test number
    507661069279
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake caliper leaking from bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested due to fluid leak (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureSteering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass137,075 miles (+2,525)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,075 miles
    Test number
    499689985001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Pass134,550 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,550 miles
    Test number
    937636764065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing noise started

  10. Fail134,550 miles (+3,601)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,550 miles
    Test number
    529656664036
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing noise started

  11. Pass130,949 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,949 miles
    Test number
    957097983038
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail130,947 miles (+18)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,947 miles
    Test number
    859717383052
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail130,929 miles (+87)15 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,929 miles
    Test number
    725535863035
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass130,842 miles (+307)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    130,842 miles
    Test number
    357261012153
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  15. Fail130,535 miles (+495)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,535 miles
    Test number
    211841228160
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/f hub seal leaking

  16. Pass130,040 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    130,040 miles
    Test number
    782107707160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail130,037 miles (+9,568)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,037 miles
    Test number
    762351707112
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass120,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    120,469 miles
    Test number
    144433386499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about B501 XYC

Does B501 XYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on B501 XYC expired on 15 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on B501 XYC?
The MOT on B501 XYC expired on 15 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has B501 XYC done?
B501 XYC was recorded at 146,806 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2023, an average of 1,558 miles a year.
Has B501 XYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. B501 XYC has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on B501 XYC 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 B501 XYC find?
B501 XYC passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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