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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

C11 YYUMOT history

C11 YYU is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 176,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

C11 YYU black 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 10 Apr 2027
Mileage
176,707 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C11 YYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C11 YYU was last recorded at 176,707 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 4,525 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Apr 2006: 78,297 miles, lower than 78,359 miles on 7 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,182 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,525 miles
Average per year
4,932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,707 miles
  • 2025 – 172,182 miles
  • 2024 – 168,077 miles
  • 2023 – 164,492 miles
  • 2022 – 161,190 miles
  • 2021 – 161,035 miles
  • 2020 – 160,784 miles
  • 2019 – 160,532 miles
  • 2018 – 160,184 miles
  • 2016 – 156,741 miles
  • 2015 – 150,369 miles
  • 2014 – 144,124 miles
  • 2013 – 138,931 miles
  • 2012 – 131,666 miles
  • 2011 – 120,154 miles
  • 2010 – 106,655 miles
  • 2009 – 96,919 miles
  • 2008 – 94,908 miles
  • 2007 – 86,987 miles
  • 2006 – 78,297 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,707 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 damp

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Chassis rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Slight play steering joints

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Both tracta seals damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play os swivel pins

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,707 miles (+4,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    176,707 miles
    Test number
    445482054604
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,182 miles
    Test number
    246237512268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail172,182 miles (+4,105)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,182 miles
    Test number
    922221305840
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking by front x-member (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))

  4. Pass168,077 miles (+3,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    168,077 miles
    Test number
    189648754211
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass164,492 miles (+66)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    164,492 miles
    Test number
    641549393844
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail164,426 miles (+3,236)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,426 miles
    Test number
    982345643121
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass161,190 miles (+155)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    161,190 miles
    Test number
    931611148822
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle
    • AdvisoryOffside front sphere seal very damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin On limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  8. Pass161,035 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    161,035 miles
    Test number
    974997815964
    • AdvisoryBoth tracta seals damp
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play os swivel pins
    • AdvisorySlight play steering joints
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  9. Fail161,030 miles (+246)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,030 miles
    Test number
    192065469325
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis xmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached chassis xmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth tracta seals damp
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play os swivel pins
    • AdvisorySlight play steering joints
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  10. Pass160,784 miles (+252)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,784 miles
    Test number
    798100149155
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes rusty
    • AdvisoryChassis rusty
    • AdvisoryOs swivel leaks
    • AdvisorySteering box leaks

  11. Pass160,532 miles (+348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    160,532 miles
    Test number
    658898951779
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront tractor seals damp
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  12. Pass160,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,184 miles
    Test number
    995506581217
    • AdvisoryRear x/member very rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play steering joints

  13. Fail160,184 miles (+3,443)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,184 miles
    Test number
    725882774330
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear x/member very rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play steering joints

  14. Pass156,741 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    156,741 miles
    Test number
    274931149965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail156,691 miles (+6,322)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,691 miles
    Test number
    163586420056
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass150,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    150,369 miles
    Test number
    666359901740
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from offside front hub
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering boxs

  17. Fail150,369 miles (+6,245)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,369 miles
    Test number
    859875980744
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from offside front hub
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from steering boxs

  18. Pass144,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    144,124 miles
    Test number
    329601204324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail144,124 miles (+5,193)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,124 miles
    Test number
    458707194225
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass138,931 miles (+7,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    138,931 miles
    Test number
    938940713301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass131,666 miles (+11,512)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    131,666 miles
    Test number
    658748292214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass120,154 miles (+13,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,154 miles
    Test number
    215704861411
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass106,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    106,655 miles
    Test number
    590398160061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,654 miles (+9,735)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,654 miles
    Test number
    842018760011
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  25. Pass96,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    240179549070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail96,919 miles (+2,011)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    643188649054
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  27. Pass94,908 miles (+7,921)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,908 miles
    Test number
    294667008482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass86,987 miles (+8,690)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    522221117140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass78,297 miles (-62)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,297 miles
    Test number
    100339706195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail78,359 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,359 miles
    Test number
    373457696055
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about C11 YYU

Does C11 YYU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C11 YYU is valid until 10 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C11 YYU?
The MOT on C11 YYU is valid until 10 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C11 YYU done?
C11 YYU was recorded at 176,707 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,932 miles a year.
Has C11 YYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C11 YYU has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on C11 YYU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Apr 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on C11 YYU find?
C11 YYU passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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