
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc
S33 YEWMOT history
S33 YEW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 127,737 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 127,737 mi
- At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 33
- 18 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,001 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S33 YEW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S33 YEW was last recorded at 127,737 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jan 2021: 117,424 miles, lower than 140,873 miles on 10 Jan 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,737 miles · 21 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,001 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 127,737 miles
- 2023 – 124,681 miles
- 2022 – 120,784 miles
- 2021 – 117,426 miles
- 2020 – 140,873 miles
- 2019 – 109,471 miles
- 2017 – 105,380 miles
- 2015 – 97,604 miles
- 2014 – 94,133 miles
- 2013 – 89,718 miles
- 2012 – 85,201 miles
- 2011 – 81,624 miles
- 2010 – 77,790 miles
- 2009 – 73,622 miles
- 2008 – 69,324 miles
- 2007 – 64,421 miles
- 2006 – 58,822 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Failure4 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Central Rear door catch worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 8 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,737 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 127,737 miles
- Test number
- 545217111836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,737 miles (+3,056)10 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,737 miles
- Test number
- 486977821695
- MajorCentral Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to shocker top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass124,681 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 124,681 miles
- Test number
- 581978929020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,681 miles (+3,897)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,681 miles
- Test number
- 395891545650
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass120,784 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 120,784 miles
- Test number
- 644118408514
- AdvisoryCentral Rear door catch worn
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail120,784 miles (+3,358)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,784 miles
- Test number
- 659597188671
- MajorCentral Front Lower Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded next to tie-bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear door catch worn
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,426 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 117,426 miles
- Test number
- 803501144332
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk cover missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt damaged
Fail117,424 miles (-23,449)4 dangerous17 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,424 miles
- Test number
- 665540790329
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired rear1/4 mounting bracket (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush worn away (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged loose (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle to tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure rear 1/4 mounting bracket (6.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie-bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Fuel tank insecure chassis X member corroded next to tank mounting (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt stalk cover missing
- AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt damaged
Pass140,873 miles (+31,402)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,873 miles
- Test number
- 588963578313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,471 miles
- Test number
- 896553117498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,471 miles (+4,091)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,471 miles
- Test number
- 366660837962
- MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass105,380 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 105,380 miles
- Test number
- 633162741308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,375 miles (+3,977)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,375 miles
- Test number
- 124433660153
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,398 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 101,398 miles
- Test number
- 808582168989
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,381 miles (+3,777)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,381 miles
- Test number
- 677182317833
- FailureCentral Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass97,604 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 97,604 miles
- Test number
- 883814633965
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front drop arm ball joint slight play
Fail97,604 miles (+3,471)1 dangerous10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,604 miles
- Test number
- 881255506576
- DangerousCentre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel underneath (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings drop arm (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel on inside (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting back panel on outside (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front drop arm ball joint slight play
Pass94,133 miles (+4,415)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 94,133 miles
- Test number
- 266307254368
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/S/R Outrigger corroded
- NoteO/S/R Chassis corroded
- NoteO/S/R Outrigger corroded
Pass89,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 89,718 miles
- Test number
- 837122653311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,718 miles (+4,517)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,718 miles
- Test number
- 406620453325
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteNumber plate light unit damaged
Pass85,201 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 85,201 miles
- Test number
- 876885052322
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail85,201 miles (+3,577)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,201 miles
- Test number
- 436782352381
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass81,624 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 81,624 miles
- Test number
- 227182041391
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail81,624 miles (+3,834)9 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,624 miles
- Test number
- 316188021365
- FailureCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass77,790 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 77,790 miles
- Test number
- 503682040370
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteRear no plate cracked
Fail77,790 miles (+4,168)12 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,790 miles
- Test number
- 972987830364
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteFuel filter damp
- NoteRear no plate cracked
Pass73,622 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 73,622 miles
- Test number
- 683081749363
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBoth rear tyre starting to go out of shape
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteN/s wiper blade split on end
Fail73,622 miles (+4,298)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,622 miles
- Test number
- 824478539307
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- 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 Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteBoth rear tyre starting to go out of shape
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteN/s wiper blade split on end
Pass69,324 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 69,324 miles
- Test number
- 514683048331
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Fail69,324 miles (+4,903)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,324 miles
- Test number
- 643113348315
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteN/s rear steering arm bent
Pass64,421 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 64,421 miles
- Test number
- 421128837435
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteHand brake high but not to stop
- NoteN/s front bumper damaged
- NoteO/s front seat belt marked
Fail64,421 miles (+5,599)2 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,421 miles
- Test number
- 762138437395
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront no plate cracked
- NoteHand brake high but not to stop
- NoteN/s front bumper damaged
- NoteO/s front seat belt marked
Pass58,822 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 58,822 miles
- Test number
- 483692246464
- NoteFront number plate slightly cracked
- NoteHandbrake high but not to stop
Questions about S33 YEW
- Does S33 YEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S33 YEW expired on 27 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S33 YEW?
- The MOT on S33 YEW expired on 27 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S33 YEW done?
- S33 YEW was recorded at 127,737 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 4,001 miles a year.
- Has S33 YEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S33 YEW has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on S33 YEW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S33 YEW find?
- S33 YEW passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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