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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P501 YFXMOT history

P501 YFX is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

P501 YFX white 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 20 Mar 2023
Mileage
128,229 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P501 YFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
23 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P501 YFX was last recorded at 128,229 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 393 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,836 miles · 21 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
393 miles
Average per year
1,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,229 miles
  • 2020 – 127,836 miles
  • 2019 – 127,444 miles
  • 2018 – 125,954 miles
  • 2017 – 125,915 miles
  • 2016 – 123,808 miles
  • 2015 – 122,563 miles
  • 2014 – 121,816 miles
  • 2013 – 121,408 miles
  • 2012 – 120,708 miles
  • 2011 – 118,868 miles
  • 2010 – 116,941 miles
  • 2009 – 113,937 miles
  • 2008 – 112,970 miles
  • 2007 – 110,367 miles
  • 2006 – 110,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,229 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals weeping
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe deteriorated

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,229 miles (+393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    128,229 miles
    Test number
    398006847904
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals weeping
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe deteriorated

  2. Pass127,836 miles (+392)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,836 miles
    Test number
    809510295197
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel joint seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on the underside

  3. Pass127,444 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,444 miles
    Test number
    869945589186
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail127,340 miles (+1,386)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,340 miles
    Test number
    963659127460
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass125,954 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    125,954 miles
    Test number
    131259473001
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail125,915 miles (+2,107)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,915 miles
    Test number
    361498483028
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass123,808 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    123,808 miles
    Test number
    933527141531
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail123,808 miles (+1,245)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,808 miles
    Test number
    664205824281
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested Fuel leek (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, 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)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass122,563 miles (+747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,563 miles
    Test number
    436157663290
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)

  10. Pass121,816 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    121,816 miles
    Test number
    309092954315
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail121,814 miles (+406)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,814 miles
    Test number
    185969544382
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass121,408 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    121,408 miles
    Test number
    436255643473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,387 miles (+679)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,387 miles
    Test number
    675290733343
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Pass120,708 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,708 miles
    Test number
    176818412389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail120,704 miles (+1,836)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,704 miles
    Test number
    478083012452
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass118,868 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    118,868 miles
    Test number
    307699291215
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail118,779 miles (+1,838)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,779 miles
    Test number
    319027291435
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass116,941 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,941 miles
    Test number
    650731690283
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside chassis rail not in prescribed area

  19. Fail116,941 miles (+3,004)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,941 miles
    Test number
    994078680245
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside chassis rail not in prescribed area

  20. Pass113,937 miles (+967)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    123755079225
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass112,970 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    112,970 miles
    Test number
    293276068292
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail112,859 miles (+2,492)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,859 miles
    Test number
    881353068200
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass110,367 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    110,367 miles
    Test number
    594626737296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,362 miles (+3)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,362 miles
    Test number
    173494037255
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Fail110,359 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,359 miles
    Test number
    643555936291
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about P501 YFX

Does P501 YFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P501 YFX expired on 20 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P501 YFX?
The MOT on P501 YFX expired on 20 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P501 YFX done?
P501 YFX was recorded at 128,229 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 1,147 miles a year.
Has P501 YFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P501 YFX has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on P501 YFX 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 P501 YFX find?
P501 YFX passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 4 advisories: both front hub seals weeping; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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