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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S741 VYCMOT history

S741 VYC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 157,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

S741 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
Expired
On 29 May 2026
Mileage
157,827 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S741 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
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S741 VYC was last recorded at 157,827 miles on 19 May 2026, 353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2025: 157,470 miles, lower than 158,949 miles on 8 May 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,474 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
353 miles
Average per year
4,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,827 miles
  • 2025 – 157,474 miles
  • 2024 – 158,949 miles
  • 2023 – 156,685 miles
  • 2022 – 156,073 miles
  • 2020 – 155,387 miles
  • 2019 – 155,164 miles
  • 2018 – 154,446 miles
  • 2017 – 145,259 miles
  • 2016 – 135,784 miles
  • 2015 – 125,673 miles
  • 2014 – 115,165 miles
  • 2013 – 107,815 miles
  • 2012 – 107,676 miles
  • 2011 – 105,198 miles
  • 2010 – 100,080 miles
  • 2009 – 95,122 miles
  • 2008 – 90,410 miles
  • 2007 – 84,750 miles
  • 2006 – 78,667 miles
  • 2005 – 71,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,827 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure4 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,827 miles (+353)5 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,827 miles
    Test number
    844172469001
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass157,474 miles (+4)14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    157,474 miles
    Test number
    317557606123
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail157,470 miles (-1,479)4 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,470 miles
    Test number
    491540784305
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,949 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    158,949 miles
    Test number
    884105193816
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust fowling on component

  5. Fail158,949 miles (+2,264)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,949 miles
    Test number
    281160568889
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust fowling on component

  6. Pass156,685 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    156,685 miles
    Test number
    216699289714
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail156,682 miles (+26)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,682 miles
    Test number
    828994340836
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements does not operate main beam (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail156,656 miles (+583)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,656 miles
    Test number
    161968789933
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass156,073 miles (+686)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    156,073 miles
    Test number
    107975544121
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass155,387 miles (+223)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,387 miles
    Test number
    378539491689
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass155,164 miles (+718)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,164 miles
    Test number
    638634060543
    • MinorAll direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

  12. Pass154,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    154,446 miles
    Test number
    327739255656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail154,446 miles (+9,187)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,446 miles
    Test number
    176944020197
    • Repaired at testNearside Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Fasteners tightened. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass145,259 miles (+9,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,259 miles
    Test number
    804090273588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  15. Pass135,784 miles (+10,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,784 miles
    Test number
    842908211265
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass125,673 miles (+10,508)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    125,673 miles
    Test number
    259550156217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,165 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,165 miles
    Test number
    438675724413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail115,159 miles (+7,344)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    996033524317
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass107,815 miles (+139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,815 miles
    Test number
    629803403340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass107,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    107,676 miles
    Test number
    919155132301
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail107,676 miles (+2,478)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,676 miles
    Test number
    609903032367
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass105,198 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    105,198 miles
    Test number
    217025701377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,080 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    472135300414
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not excessively

  24. Fail100,080 miles (+4,958)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,080 miles
    Test number
    561730600318
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not excessively
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily deteriorated

  25. Pass95,122 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,122 miles
    Test number
    994314799256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside upper rear chassis starting to corroded but not excessive.
    • NoteNearside rear registration plate starting to deteriorate but can be clearly read at time of test
    • NoteOffside rear upper fuel filler pipe corroded

  26. Fail95,122 miles (+4,712)3 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,122 miles
    Test number
    622634099289
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside and offside upper rear chassis starting to corroded but not excessive.
    • NoteNearside rear registration plate starting to deteriorate but can be clearly read at time of test
    • NoteOffside upper fuel fill neck pipe corroded

  27. Pass90,410 miles (+5,660)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,410 miles
    Test number
    664005098237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear number plate poor condition

  28. Pass84,750 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    790426997252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating
    • NoteVehicle side step brackets are heavily corroded.

  29. Fail84,750 miles (+6,083)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,750 miles
    Test number
    671335497292
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating
    • NoteVehicle side step brackets are heavily corroded.

  30. Pass78,667 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,667 miles
    Test number
    183291796260
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe under bonnet corroded but not excessively
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating

  31. Fail78,667 miles (+6,915)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,667 miles
    Test number
    393631496486
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe under bonnet corroded but not excessively
    • NoteRear registration plate detetiorating

  32. Pass71,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    414967995231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail71,752 miles5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,752 miles
    Test number
    762582995238
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s/f brake pipe corroded under bonnet but not excessively.
    • NoteParking brake warning light on (cable too slack)
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating,but not likely to be misread.

Questions about S741 VYC

Does S741 VYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S741 VYC expired on 29 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S741 VYC?
The MOT on S741 VYC expired on 29 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S741 VYC done?
S741 VYC was recorded at 157,827 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 4,182 miles a year.
Has S741 VYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S741 VYC has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S741 VYC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S741 VYC find?
S741 VYC failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 16 advisories: exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery box; nearside windscreen wiper missing, and 19 more.

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