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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1990 · 2,495 cc

G921 YBWMOT history

G921 YBW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1990. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2023.

G921 YBW blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2024
Mileage
152,836 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G921 YBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
1 Jun 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

G921 YBW was last recorded at 152,836 miles on 15 Mar 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,833 miles · 14 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,836 miles
  • 2022 – 151,837 miles
  • 2017 – 151,512 miles
  • 2016 – 150,513 miles
  • 2015 – 148,136 miles
  • 2014 – 146,304 miles
  • 2013 – 139,425 miles
  • 2012 – 134,607 miles
  • 2011 – 126,940 miles
  • 2010 – 126,107 miles
  • 2009 – 124,632 miles
  • 2008 – 123,312 miles
  • 2007 – 122,393 miles
  • 2006 – 120,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,836 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,836 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,836 miles
    Test number
    763589075532
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail152,833 miles (+996)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,833 miles
    Test number
    794246579658
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass151,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    151,837 miles
    Test number
    209918154337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,837 miles (+325)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,837 miles
    Test number
    811679244886
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass151,512 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    151,512 miles
    Test number
    201488014721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,513 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    150,513 miles
    Test number
    427090407285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail150,513 miles (+2,377)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,513 miles
    Test number
    187474201479
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass148,136 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,136 miles
    Test number
    928834415154
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  9. Fail148,136 miles (+1,832)1 dangerous7 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,136 miles
    Test number
    619976105190
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  10. Pass146,304 miles (+6,879)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    146,304 miles
    Test number
    318222194031
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass139,425 miles (+88)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    139,425 miles
    Test number
    139434273075
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail139,337 miles (+4,730)1 dangerous12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,337 miles
    Test number
    165311753060
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass134,607 miles (+7,667)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    134,607 miles
    Test number
    105339452035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,940 miles (+833)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    126,940 miles
    Test number
    218938031050
    • NoteBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • NoteBoth nomber plates discolouring
    • NoteDamage in zone A of windscreen on 10mm dia limit
    • NoteO/s and n/s/f hubs leaking oil
    • NoteO/s and n/s/r chassis outriggers corroding
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread worn low on inner section
    • NoteRear chassis panel corroded through,no tow bar is fitted

  15. Pass126,107 miles (+5)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    126,107 miles
    Test number
    460595950014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals leaking
    • NoteBoth number plates discolouring
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteRear chassis cross member corroded.
    • NoteSlight leak from the steering box

  16. Fail126,102 miles (+1,470)3 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,102 miles
    Test number
    153670350473
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front hub seals leaking
    • NoteBoth number plates discolouring
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteSlight leak from the steering box

  17. Pass124,632 miles (+1,320)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    124,632 miles
    Test number
    162346559416
    • NoteBOTH NUMBER PLATES DISCOLOURING
    • NoteBRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
    • NoteDAMAGE IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN ON 10MM DIA LIMIT
    • NoteN/S/R END OF CHASSIS CORRODING
    • NoteO/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER,LOWER MOUNTING BUSHES WORN
    • NoteO/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING
    • NoteSOME FLUID SEEPAGE FROM STEERING BOX
    • NoteWIPERS ONLY WORKING ON ONE SPEED

  18. Pass123,312 miles (+919)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    123,312 miles
    Test number
    402653848080
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WHEEL BOXES LEAKING
    • NoteFLUID SEEPAGE FROM STEERING BOX
    • NoteGENERAL SURFACE CORROSION OF VEHICLE CHASSIS
    • NoteN/S/R TOP SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNT CORRODING
    • NoteO/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP MISSING

  19. Pass122,393 miles (+1,880)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    122,393 miles
    Test number
    901724857056
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCHASSIS CORRODING IN SEVERAL PRESCRIBED AREAS
    • NoteFRONT HUBS LEAKING OIL
    • NoteO/S/R SUSPENSION,BUMP STOP MISSING
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST SECTION BADLY CORRODED

  20. Pass120,513 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    120,513 miles
    Test number
    304555856036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteMETAL BRAKE PIPE RUNNING ACROSS REAR AXLE CORRODING
    • NoteREAR OFFSIDE FOOTBRAKE EFFORT BECOMING LOW

  21. Fail120,510 miles1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,510 miles
    Test number
    171129246472
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteThe nearside rear ( on axle) brake pipe is corroding.
    • NoteThe nearside rear bump stop is splitting apart.
    • NoteThe offside rear bump stop is missing.

Questions about G921 YBW

Does G921 YBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on G921 YBW expired on 15 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on G921 YBW?
The MOT on G921 YBW expired on 15 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has G921 YBW done?
G921 YBW was recorded at 152,836 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2023, an average of 1,894 miles a year.
Has G921 YBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G921 YBW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on G921 YBW 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 G921 YBW find?
G921 YBW passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: coil spring corroded all springs corroded; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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