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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

S84 YABMOT history

S84 YAB is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 228,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 May 2024.

S84 YAB 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 24 May 2025
Mileage
228,637 mi
At MOT on 24 May 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S84 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2025
Latest MOT test
24 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S84 YAB was last recorded at 228,637 miles on 24 May 2024, 1,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,938 miles · 25 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,699 miles
Average per year
5,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 228,637 miles
  • 2023 – 226,938 miles
  • 2021 – 223,981 miles
  • 2020 – 223,957 miles
  • 2019 – 223,607 miles
  • 2018 – 221,779 miles
  • 2017 – 219,885 miles
  • 2016 – 218,578 miles
  • 2015 – 217,323 miles
  • 2014 – 214,502 miles
  • 2013 – 212,237 miles
  • 2012 – 204,057 miles
  • 2011 – 194,180 miles
  • 2010 – 184,521 miles
  • 2009 – 174,615 miles
  • 2008 – 163,596 miles
  • 2007 – 151,073 miles
  • 2006 – 139,952 miles
  • 2005 – 128,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,637 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Both rear wheel bearings have slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,637 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    228,637 miles
    Test number
    941996215804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass226,938 miles (+2,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    226,938 miles
    Test number
    661825320588
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass223,981 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    223,981 miles
    Test number
    937966406279
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass223,957 miles (+350)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    223,957 miles
    Test number
    328998037702
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass223,607 miles (+1,828)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    223,607 miles
    Test number
    894346097981
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective splits on ends (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside head lamp pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOil leaks---front hub seals-engine-gearbox=transfer box and rear diff oil seal

  6. Pass221,779 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    221,779 miles
    Test number
    556160708853
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind on brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth hub seals damp

  7. Fail221,742 miles (+1,857)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,742 miles
    Test number
    267936228643
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight bind on brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth hub seals damp

  8. Pass219,885 miles (+1,307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    219,885 miles
    Test number
    930006003319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front very slight bind
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

  9. Pass218,578 miles (+63)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    218,578 miles
    Test number
    430846024270
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner swivel seals leaking badly
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bush has play
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing has slight play

  10. Fail218,515 miles (+1,192)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,515 miles
    Test number
    124670406273
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting lower and outer chassis leg (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryAll metal brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner swivel seals leaking badly
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper bush has play
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing has slight play

  11. Pass217,323 miles (+2,821)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    217,323 miles
    Test number
    859853010904
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryFront hockey stick bushs debonding
    • AdvisoryFuel tank leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing has slight play

  12. Pass214,502 miles (+2,265)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    214,502 miles
    Test number
    676939844280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass212,237 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    212,237 miles
    Test number
    679619743275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Fail212,234 miles (+8,177)10 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,234 miles
    Test number
    449146723293
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass204,057 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    204,057 miles
    Test number
    365752322481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail204,057 miles (+9,877)7 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,057 miles
    Test number
    328401722250
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cut in tread
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  17. Pass194,180 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    194,180 miles
    Test number
    206661801260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail194,180 miles (+9,659)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,180 miles
    Test number
    927641101290
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass184,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    184,521 miles
    Test number
    941455510235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail184,521 miles (+9,906)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,521 miles
    Test number
    383935610466
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass174,615 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    174,615 miles
    Test number
    312238219294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  22. Fail174,615 miles (+11,019)2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,615 miles
    Test number
    760198419245
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass163,596 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    163,596 miles
    Test number
    772921728225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail163,596 miles (+12,523)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,596 miles
    Test number
    310860428246
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass151,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    151,073 miles
    Test number
    102298507233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail151,073 miles (+11,121)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,073 miles
    Test number
    194755107247
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  27. Fail139,952 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,952 miles
    Test number
    911356026289
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass139,952 miles (+11,727)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    139,952 miles
    Test number
    941996426206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  29. Pass128,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    128,225 miles
    Test number
    880273025232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail128,225 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,225 miles
    Test number
    330351725256
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about S84 YAB

Does S84 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S84 YAB expired on 24 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S84 YAB?
The MOT on S84 YAB expired on 24 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S84 YAB done?
S84 YAB was recorded at 228,637 miles at its MOT on 24 May 2024, an average of 5,344 miles a year.
Has S84 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S84 YAB has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2018.
Has the mileage on S84 YAB 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 S84 YAB find?
S84 YAB passed its latest MOT on 24 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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