Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R389 YPWMOT history
R389 YPW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 91,428 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 91,428 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 21 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,530 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R389 YPW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 13 Jan 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R389 YPW was last recorded at 91,428 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 1,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 89,948 miles · 13 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,480 miles
- Average per year
- 2,530 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,428 miles
- 2025 – 89,948 miles
- 2024 – 88,181 miles
- 2023 – 86,876 miles
- 2022 – 84,286 miles
- 2021 – 82,020 miles
- 2020 – 80,046 miles
- 2019 – 77,015 miles
- 2018 – 74,618 miles
- 2017 – 71,727 miles
- 2016 – 68,695 miles
- 2015 – 65,753 miles
- 2014 – 63,585 miles
- 2013 – 61,238 miles
- 2012 – 58,106 miles
- 2011 – 54,514 miles
- 2010 – 51,021 miles
- 2009 – 48,046 miles
- 2008 – 44,910 miles
- 2007 – 43,158 miles
- 2006 – 40,200 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,428 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,428 miles (+1,480)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 91,428 miles
- Test number
- 212436293990
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,948 miles (+1,767)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 89,948 miles
- Test number
- 188398946534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,181 miles (+1,305)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 88,181 miles
- Test number
- 462153007583
- AdvisoryFront both sides swivel joint oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe corroded
Pass86,876 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 86,876 miles
- Test number
- 188226268876
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail86,868 miles (+2,582)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,868 miles
- Test number
- 513445324111
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass84,286 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 84,286 miles
- Test number
- 960616547068
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sides front swivel slight leak
Fail84,275 miles (+2,255)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,275 miles
- Test number
- 609425223683
- DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth sides front swivel slight leak
Pass82,020 miles (+1,974)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 82,020 miles
- Test number
- 801313414236
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))
Pass80,046 miles (+3,031)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 80,046 miles
- Test number
- 789728621037
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass77,015 miles (+2,397)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 77,015 miles
- Test number
- 799549650743
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass74,618 miles (+2,891)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 74,618 miles
- Test number
- 461893521698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,727 miles (+3,032)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 71,727 miles
- Test number
- 679721446309
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass68,695 miles (+2,942)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 68,695 miles
- Test number
- 531716594825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,753 miles (+2,168)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 65,753 miles
- Test number
- 916328875067
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass63,585 miles (+2,347)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 63,585 miles
- Test number
- 976894584097
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFan cutting in
Pass61,238 miles (+3,132)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 61,238 miles
- Test number
- 649599373025
- NoteBoth wiper blades split on edges
Pass58,106 miles (+3,592)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 58,106 miles
- Test number
- 445040682018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,514 miles (+3,493)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 54,514 miles
- Test number
- 667206771053
- NoteLong travel on parking brake
- NoteSteering drop arm joint has wear
Fail51,021 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,021 miles
- Test number
- 472167470002
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteSlight wear steering arm drop bush
Pass51,021 miles (+2,975)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 51,021 miles
- Test number
- 534217870025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteSlight wear steering arm drop bush
Pass48,046 miles (+3,136)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 48,046 miles
- Test number
- 701183479073
- NoteSlight wear off side front wheel bearing
Pass44,910 miles (+1,752)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 44,910 miles
- Test number
- 334411278025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,158 miles (+2,958)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 43,158 miles
- Test number
- 433065377060
- NoteOffside rear tyre wall starting to perish
Pass40,200 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 40,200 miles
- Test number
- 450053876046
- NoteOffside front tyre wall starting to perish
Questions about R389 YPW
- Does R389 YPW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 YPW is valid until 24 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R389 YPW?
- The MOT on R389 YPW is valid until 24 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R389 YPW done?
- R389 YPW was recorded at 91,428 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 2,530 miles a year.
- Has R389 YPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R389 YPW has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on R389 YPW 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 R389 YPW find?
- R389 YPW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.
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