Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc
T201 YDCMOT history
T201 YDC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,876 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 94,876 mi
- At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,500 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T201 YDC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T201 YDC was last recorded at 94,876 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,876 miles · 20 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,500 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 94,876 miles
- 2024 – 94,758 miles
- 2023 – 94,406 miles
- 2022 – 94,295 miles
- 2017 – 92,174 miles
- 2016 – 90,898 miles
- 2015 – 90,170 miles
- 2014 – 87,688 miles
- 2013 – 86,652 miles
- 2012 – 84,922 miles
- 2011 – 81,153 miles
- 2010 – 75,237 miles
- 2009 – 71,987 miles
- 2008 – 68,644 miles
- 2007 – 57,229 miles
- 2006 – 47,276 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,876 miles
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.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step/seat area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 11 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,876 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 94,876 miles
- Test number
- 777595724146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,876 miles (+118)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,876 miles
- Test number
- 595420233975
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,758 miles (+352)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 94,758 miles
- Test number
- 995160580401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,406 miles (+1)17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 94,406 miles
- Test number
- 403664056013
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate mounted on roof
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step/seat area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step/ seat area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan badly rusted on spars across structure underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail94,405 miles (+110)3 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,405 miles
- Test number
- 974438950665
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened mounting to chassis rusted badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step/seat area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door step/ seat area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan badly rusted on spars across structure underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,295 miles (+2,121)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 94,295 miles
- Test number
- 488964906228
- AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass92,174 miles (+1,276)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 92,174 miles
- Test number
- 561831333269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,898 miles (+728)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 90,898 miles
- Test number
- 564504623810
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust supporting rubber mount split.
- AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split,still clearing screen
- AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting rubber split
Pass90,170 miles (+2,482)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 90,170 miles
- Test number
- 264950759289
- AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint on steering box arm (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to flexy (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint return pipe to pump (2.3.3b)
Pass87,688 miles (+1,036)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 87,688 miles
- Test number
- 566150834356
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass86,652 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 86,652 miles
- Test number
- 336550333397
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteN/b n/s/f wiper split
Fail86,652 miles (+1,730)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,652 miles
- Test number
- 928790133387
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteN/b n/s/f wiper split
Pass84,922 miles (+3,769)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 84,922 miles
- Test number
- 295848322399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,153 miles (+5,916)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 81,153 miles
- Test number
- 975368521367
- NoteOil Leak from engine
Pass75,237 miles (+3,250)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 75,237 miles
- Test number
- 264142900356
- NoteBody geting corroded
Pass71,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 71,987 miles
- Test number
- 433894799235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,987 miles (+3,343)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,987 miles
- Test number
- 470994899283
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass68,644 miles (+11,415)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 68,644 miles
- Test number
- 431570678254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,229 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 57,229 miles
- Test number
- 990735687297
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Fail57,229 miles (+9,953)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,229 miles
- Test number
- 750195987256
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass47,276 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 47,276 miles
- Test number
- 211354986234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSteering box area damp with oil no obvious leaks, possible engine oil leak.
- NoteVarious suspension bushes weak servicable at time of test
Questions about T201 YDC
- Does T201 YDC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T201 YDC is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T201 YDC?
- The MOT on T201 YDC is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T201 YDC done?
- T201 YDC was recorded at 94,876 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 2,500 miles a year.
- Has T201 YDC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T201 YDC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T201 YDC 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 T201 YDC find?
- T201 YDC passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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