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Beige · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T35 YABMOT history

T35 YAB is a beige diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 8,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2022
Mileage
8,693 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2021
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T35 YAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T35 YAB was last recorded at 8,693 miles on 18 Dec 2021, 562 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jul 2011: 997 miles, lower than 149,131 miles on 14 Jun 2010.

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
8,131 miles · 14 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 8,693 miles
  • 2018 – 8,131 miles
  • 2017 – 6,790 miles
  • 2016 – 5,760 miles
  • 2014 – 3,856 miles
  • 2013 – 2,657 miles
  • 2012 – 1,734 miles
  • 2011 – 997 miles
  • 2010 – 149,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,693 miles
  • AdvisoryFull underside heavy undersealed

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,693 miles (+562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    8,693 miles
    Test number
    203564768773
    • AdvisoryFull underside heavy undersealed
  2. Pass8,131 miles (+1,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    8,131 miles
    Test number
    283046035298
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage STEERING BOX SLIGHT LEAK (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  3. Pass6,790 miles (+1,030)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    6,790 miles
    Test number
    987585967660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass5,760 miles (+1,904)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    5,760 miles
    Test number
    265234158354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass3,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    3,856 miles
    Test number
    608231234250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  6. Fail3,856 miles (+1,199)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,856 miles
    Test number
    395057824409
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  7. Pass2,657 miles (+923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    2,657 miles
    Test number
    509517823208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  8. Pass1,734 miles (+737)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    1,734 miles
    Test number
    437715312285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCorrosion rear tailpipe
  9. Pass997 miles (-148,134)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    997 miles
    Test number
    385897101464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  10. Pass149,131 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    149,131 miles
    Test number
    562685160124
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust back box fouling chasis
    • NoteO/s/f front hub has grease leak from seal
  11. Pass146,081 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    146,081 km
    Test number
    721934999108
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Questions about T35 YAB

Does T35 YAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T35 YAB expired on 17 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T35 YAB?
The MOT on T35 YAB expired on 17 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T35 YAB done?
T35 YAB was recorded at 8,693 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2021.
Has T35 YAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T35 YAB has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2014.
Has the mileage on T35 YAB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T35 YAB find?
T35 YAB passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: full underside heavy undersealed.

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