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Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

L3 YSSMOT history

L3 YSS is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,582 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

L3 YSS grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jun 2027
Mileage
86,582 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,890 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YSS was last recorded at 86,582 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 3,735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,847 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,735 miles
Average per year
5,890 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,582 miles
  • 2025 – 82,847 miles
  • 2024 – 79,566 miles
  • 2023 – 75,606 miles
  • 2022 – 71,993 miles
  • 2021 – 66,851 miles
  • 2020 – 60,017 miles
  • 2019 – 56,157 miles
  • 2018 – 48,582 miles
  • 2017 – 40,553 miles
  • 2016 – 30,331 miles
  • 2015 – 22,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,582 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    86,582 miles
    Test number
    951934740945
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,582 miles (+3,735)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,582 miles
    Test number
    803198876257
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass82,847 miles (+3,281)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,847 miles
    Test number
    253881002229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,566 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    79,566 miles
    Test number
    190197332742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail79,547 miles (+3,941)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,547 miles
    Test number
    690473994054
    • DangerousProp shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Front shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Decelerometer test required and prop shaft likely to become detached (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering intermediate drop arm ball joint has slight play

  6. Pass75,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,606 miles
    Test number
    945088111573
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail75,604 miles (+3,611)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,604 miles
    Test number
    784048742457
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,993 miles (+5,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,993 miles
    Test number
    314028358628
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass66,851 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    238687832571
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail66,851 miles (+6,834)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,851 miles
    Test number
    243450912606
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass60,017 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    60,017 miles
    Test number
    671562828540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  12. Fail60,017 miles (+3,860)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,017 miles
    Test number
    939551912868
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

  13. Pass56,157 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    56,157 miles
    Test number
    130916255909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,156 miles (+7,574)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,156 miles
    Test number
    653354584104
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass48,582 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,582 miles
    Test number
    340166947275
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))

  16. Fail48,582 miles (+8,029)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,582 miles
    Test number
    183588020784
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shocker bushes worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Pass40,553 miles (+10,222)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,553 miles
    Test number
    590663413540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,331 miles (+8,190)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    30,331 miles
    Test number
    344527746349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,141 miles
    Test number
    218529685446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YSS

Does L3 YSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YSS is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 YSS?
The MOT on L3 YSS is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 YSS done?
L3 YSS was recorded at 86,582 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 5,890 miles a year.
Has L3 YSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YSS has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L3 YSS 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 L3 YSS find?
L3 YSS passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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