
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1986 · 2,395 cc
D243 YPBMOT history
D243 YPB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Dec 1986. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 133,860 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 May 2026
- Mileage
- 133,860 mi
- At MOT on 26 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,513 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D243 YPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1986
- First used
- 12 Dec 1986
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
D243 YPB was last recorded at 133,860 miles on 26 Apr 2025, 937 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,923 miles · 20 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 937 miles
- Average per year
- 2,513 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,860 miles
- 2024 – 132,923 miles
- 2023 – 132,277 miles
- 2022 – 130,611 miles
- 2021 – 129,034 miles
- 2020 – 128,252 miles
- 2019 – 127,437 miles
- 2018 – 125,598 miles
- 2017 – 122,438 miles
- 2016 – 120,171 miles
- 2015 – 117,016 miles
- 2014 – 112,942 miles
- 2013 – 110,248 miles
- 2012 – 105,569 miles
- 2011 – 101,068 miles
- 2010 – 98,101 miles
- 2009 – 94,136 miles
- 2008 – 90,229 miles
- 2007 – 87,957 miles
- 2006 – 85,813 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder of vehicle rusty
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.
4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Exhaust is very rusty
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
All tyres are perished ,f/o/s worn to 3mm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Horn is poor in operation
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Radiator is poor (finning falling out)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
32 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,860 miles (+937)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 133,860 miles
- Test number
- 227569422818
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all around (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder of vehicle rusty
Pass132,923 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2025
- Odometer
- 132,923 miles
- Test number
- 886781708195
- Advisory4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
- AdvisoryAll tyres are perished ,f/o/s worn to 3mm
- AdvisoryExhaust is very rusty
- AdvisoryHorn is poor in operation
- AdvisoryRadiator is poor (finning falling out)
- AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places
Fail132,922 miles (+645)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,922 miles
- Test number
- 853476855562
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Advisory4x4 vehicle tapley brake
- Advisory4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
- AdvisoryAll tyres are perished ,f/o/s worn to 3mm
- AdvisoryExhaust is very rusty
- AdvisoryHorn is poor in operation
- AdvisoryRadiator is poor (finning falling out)
- AdvisoryUnderside is rusty in places
- AdvisoryWater pump is worn
Pass132,277 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 132,277 miles
- Test number
- 991966276249
- AdvisoryAll tyres are perished
- AdvisoryBody and chassis are rusty in places
- AdvisoryExhaust is very rusty in places
- AdvisoryF/o/s tyre worn to 3mm
- AdvisoryMost bushes are perished
- AdvisoryOil leaks noted
- AdvisorySprings are rusty
Fail132,277 miles (+1,666)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,277 miles
- Test number
- 878120802615
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll tyres are perished
- AdvisoryBody and chassis are rusty in places
- AdvisoryExhaust is very rusty in places
- AdvisoryF/o/s tyre worn to 3mm
- AdvisoryMost bushes are perished
- AdvisoryOil leaks noted
- AdvisorySprings are rusty
Pass130,611 miles1 dangerous7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 130,611 miles
- Test number
- 667653261567
- DangerousThe chassis and some outriggers are corroded.
- AdvisoryBoth front hub spheres weeping/leaking oil.
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, N/S/F quite heavily. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc shows signs of having run hot.
- AdvisoryO/S/F engine mounting heavily perished.
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has 3mm of tread depth.
- AdvisoryOil leaks noted from the engine and gearbox.
Fail130,611 miles (+1,577)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,611 miles
- Test number
- 490632704555
- DangerousThe chassis and some outriggers are corroded.
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front hub spheres weeping/leaking oil.
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, N/S/F quite heavily. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc shows signs of having run hot.
- AdvisoryO/S/F engine mounting heavily perished.
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has 3mm of tread depth.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Reversing lamp is flashing when the indicator is switched on. (Showing white light to the read.)
- AdvisoryOil leaks noted from the engine and gearbox.
Pass129,034 miles (+782)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 129,034 miles
- Test number
- 436939653778
- Advisory4x4 vehicle tapley brake test
- AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber mounting are worn esp o/s
- AdvisoryExhaust is very rusty
- AdvisoryF/o/s tyre is perished
- AdvisoryFront bumper is very rusty and tapped up
- AdvisoryFront springs are rusty
- AdvisoryLight switch is poor in operation
- AdvisoryO/s engine mounting is perished
- AdvisoryOil leaks
- AdvisoryR/n/s door is badly fouling roof rack
- AdvisorySide steppes are rusty and bent
- AdvisoryUnderside in generally rusty
Pass128,252 miles (+815)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 128,252 miles
- Test number
- 691683379253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,437 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 127,437 miles
- Test number
- 390676170546
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back end of chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail127,435 miles (+1,837)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,435 miles
- Test number
- 293696017964
- MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Back end of chassie (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass125,598 miles (+3,160)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 125,598 miles
- Test number
- 704115471675
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in both front floors.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass122,438 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 122,438 miles
- Test number
- 499222338600
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking.
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail122,438 miles (+2,267)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,438 miles
- Test number
- 942121461918
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe loose. (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking.
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,171 miles (+3,155)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 120,171 miles
- Test number
- 482355909027
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lift in nearside front hub.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass117,016 miles (+4,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 117,016 miles
- Test number
- 778594755155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass112,942 miles (+2,694)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 112,942 miles
- Test number
- 238660984086
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass110,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 110,248 miles
- Test number
- 918863443198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,248 miles (+4,679)3 dangerous5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,248 miles
- Test number
- 569071843199
- DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteSeat belts on the near side started to fluff
Pass105,569 miles (+4,501)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 105,569 miles
- Test number
- 116378282433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,068 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 101,068 miles
- Test number
- 245104521460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,068 miles (+2,967)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,068 miles
- Test number
- 418048111194
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Pass98,101 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 98,101 miles
- Test number
- 830263000136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,101 miles (+3,965)6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,101 miles
- Test number
- 880363200187
- Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass94,136 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 94,136 miles
- Test number
- 934442899042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,136 miles (+3,907)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,136 miles
- Test number
- 660110099093
- FailureCentre Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Pass90,229 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 90,229 miles
- Test number
- 650001498069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,220 miles (+2,263)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,220 miles
- Test number
- 612647088000
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass87,957 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 87,957 miles
- Test number
- 550339187036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,957 miles (+2,144)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,957 miles
- Test number
- 644672387018
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass85,813 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 85,813 miles
- Test number
- 183883286001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,813 miles5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,813 miles
- Test number
- 320183676039
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)
Questions about D243 YPB
- Does D243 YPB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on D243 YPB expired on 19 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on D243 YPB?
- The MOT on D243 YPB expired on 19 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has D243 YPB done?
- D243 YPB was recorded at 133,860 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2025, an average of 2,513 miles a year.
- Has D243 YPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D243 YPB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on D243 YPB 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 D243 YPB find?
- D243 YPB passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2025 with 8 advisories: coil spring corroded all around; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; exhaust noisy, and 5 more.
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