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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R963 VYCMOT history

R963 VYC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 40 MOT tests, with 136,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

R963 VYC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
136,168 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
40
20 passed · 20 failed
Per year
3,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R963 VYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R963 VYC was last recorded at 136,168 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,168 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,168 miles
  • 2024 – 133,873 miles
  • 2023 – 129,260 miles
  • 2022 – 126,689 miles
  • 2021 – 124,731 miles
  • 2020 – 123,383 miles
  • 2019 – 121,517 miles
  • 2018 – 119,065 miles
  • 2017 – 116,637 miles
  • 2016 – 114,211 miles
  • 2015 – 109,054 miles
  • 2014 – 107,893 miles
  • 2013 – 103,316 miles
  • 2012 – 99,809 miles
  • 2011 – 93,710 miles
  • 2010 – 86,819 miles
  • 2009 – 80,327 miles
  • 2008 – 74,512 miles
  • 2007 – 67,326 miles
  • 2006 – 60,533 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,168 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryChip in screenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear cross member corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

40 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,168 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    136,168 miles
    Test number
    329291337465
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  2. Fail136,168 miles (+2,295)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,168 miles
    Test number
    366549111129
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded

  3. Pass133,873 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,873 miles
    Test number
    874782838430
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear crossmember inner
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  4. Fail133,873 miles (+4,613)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,873 miles
    Test number
    659391683309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear crossmember inner
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  5. Pass129,260 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,260 miles
    Test number
    761280154640
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  6. Fail129,258 miles (+2,569)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,258 miles
    Test number
    272452770190
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  7. Pass126,689 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    892234189873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail126,689 miles (+1,958)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,689 miles
    Test number
    549243325425
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass124,731 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,731 miles
    Test number
    623584828273
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrop arm boot slightly damaged

  10. Fail124,731 miles (+1,348)8 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,731 miles
    Test number
    905288002110
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrop arm boot slightly damaged

  11. Pass123,383 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,383 miles
    Test number
    207656733562
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrop arm boot slightly damaged

  12. Fail123,383 miles (+1,866)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,383 miles
    Test number
    928720669597
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrop arm boot slightly damaged

  13. Pass121,517 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,517 miles
    Test number
    855288390758
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Fail121,517 miles (+2,452)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,517 miles
    Test number
    317589183751
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  15. Pass119,065 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,065 miles
    Test number
    694421873125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Fail119,065 miles (+2,428)3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,065 miles
    Test number
    936603627264
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass116,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    116,637 miles
    Test number
    144390186853
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Fail116,637 miles (+2,426)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,637 miles
    Test number
    366374043136
    • FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass114,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,211 miles
    Test number
    681256100553
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail114,211 miles (+5,157)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,211 miles
    Test number
    453510969053
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass109,054 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    109,054 miles
    Test number
    120761018378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  22. Fail109,053 miles (+1,160)9 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,053 miles
    Test number
    369428015299
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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 Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel guage inop
    • NoteOil warning on dash
    • NoteReverse light inop

  23. Pass107,893 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    107,893 miles
    Test number
    379711924476
    • NoteChassis corrosion nearside rear onot in prescribed area

  24. FailMileage not read4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    529103814278
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChassis corrosion nearside rear onot in prescribed area

  25. Pass103,316 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,316 miles
    Test number
    928492423001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  26. Fail103,316 miles (+3,507)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,316 miles
    Test number
    197102323039
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  27. Pass99,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    99,809 miles
    Test number
    427689212050
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Fail99,805 miles (+6,095)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,805 miles
    Test number
    366759812025
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass93,710 miles (+20)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    93,710 miles
    Test number
    288614531055
    • NoteN/s track rod gaiter split
    • NoteSteering box slighty damp

  30. Fail93,690 miles (+6,871)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    877967221074
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s track rod gaiter split
    • NoteSteering box slighty damp

  31. Pass86,819 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,819 miles
    Test number
    841669120069
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s track rod end dust cover split
    • NoteSteering box damp

  32. Fail86,816 miles (+6,489)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,816 miles
    Test number
    462757820056
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s track rod end dust cover split
    • NoteSteering box damp

  33. Pass80,327 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,327 miles
    Test number
    753687209003
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDrop arm balljoint dust cover split and slight play
    • NoteN/s track rod end dust cover split
    • NoteRear diff damp

  34. Fail80,327 miles (+5,815)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,327 miles
    Test number
    334777309030
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteDrop arm balljoint dust cover split and slight play
    • NoteN/s track rod end dust cover split
    • NoteRear diff damp

  35. Pass74,512 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,512 miles
    Test number
    493412128031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in rear u/j (greased up)

  36. Fail74,512 miles (+7,186)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,512 miles
    Test number
    154131028418
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in rear u/j (greased up)

  37. Pass67,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    67,326 miles
    Test number
    313415517040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail67,328 miles (+6,795)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,328 miles
    Test number
    400295617064
    • FailureCentre Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  39. Pass60,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    60,533 miles
    Test number
    560090236009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  40. Fail60,533 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,533 miles
    Test number
    540567926099
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R963 VYC

Does R963 VYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R963 VYC is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R963 VYC?
The MOT on R963 VYC is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R963 VYC done?
R963 VYC was recorded at 136,168 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,817 miles a year.
Has R963 VYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R963 VYC has failed 20 of its 40 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on R963 VYC 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 R963 VYC find?
R963 VYC passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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