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Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

T88 YAWMOT history

T88 YAW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 165,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,311 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 YAW
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
18 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 YAW was last recorded at 165,311 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 2,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2018: 14,686 miles, lower than 144,690 miles on 17 Jun 2017.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,712 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,599 miles
Average per year
4,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,311 miles
  • 2024 – 162,712 miles
  • 2023 – 162,093 miles
  • 2022 – 160,718 miles
  • 2021 – 159,558 miles
  • 2020 – 156,456 miles
  • 2019 – 152,644 miles
  • 2018 – 146,861 miles
  • 2017 – 144,690 miles
  • 2015 – 141,416 miles
  • 2014 – 135,632 miles
  • 2013 – 127,607 miles
  • 2012 – 125,323 miles
  • 2011 – 120,528 miles
  • 2010 – 114,459 miles
  • 2009 – 107,644 miles
  • 2008 – 98,813 miles
  • 2007 – 91,371 miles
  • 2006 – 85,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,311 miles
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,311 miles (+2,599)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,311 miles
    Test number
    883507165245
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass162,712 miles (+619)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    162,712 miles
    Test number
    139546560982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,093 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,093 miles
    Test number
    263182795252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,085 miles (+1,367)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,085 miles
    Test number
    139330345926
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass160,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,718 miles
    Test number
    790680040257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,718 miles (+1,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,718 miles
    Test number
    880249929298
    • Repaired at testRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass159,558 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,558 miles
    Test number
    134575627330
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  8. Fail159,558 miles (+3,102)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,558 miles
    Test number
    400960260490
    • MajorFront Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Prop Front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  9. Pass156,456 miles (+3,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,456 miles
    Test number
    508306915830
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

  10. Pass152,644 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    152,644 miles
    Test number
    324471291117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  11. Fail152,644 miles (+5,783)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,644 miles
    Test number
    445531566537
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  12. Pass146,861 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    146,861 miles
    Test number
    236339563655
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush worn

  13. Fail14,686 miles (-130,004)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,686 miles
    Test number
    165183050582
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush worn

  14. Pass144,690 miles (+3,274)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,690 miles
    Test number
    919375684035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    141,416 miles
    Test number
    336152715489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,416 miles (+5,784)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,416 miles
    Test number
    959379605267
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  17. Fail135,632 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,632 miles
    Test number
    545114704203
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass135,632 miles (+8,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    135,632 miles
    Test number
    748954904202
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass127,607 miles (+2,284)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,607 miles
    Test number
    227904143190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass125,323 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    125,323 miles
    Test number
    868020362106
    • NoteOffside front steering idler has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear bottom shocky bush

  21. Fail125,322 miles (+4,794)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,322 miles
    Test number
    968200862106
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front steering idler has slight play
    • NoteOffside rear bottom shocky bush

  22. Pass120,528 miles (+6,069)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,528 miles
    Test number
    509608951197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass114,459 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    114,459 miles
    Test number
    814619650198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Fail114,439 miles (+6,795)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,439 miles
    Test number
    934642250153
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass107,644 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    107,644 miles
    Test number
    693882759104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail107,635 miles (+8,822)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,635 miles
    Test number
    283557749121
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass98,813 miles (+7,442)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    98,813 miles
    Test number
    284490358111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass91,371 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    91,371 miles
    Test number
    212524147408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass85,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    551014856173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 YAW

Does T88 YAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T88 YAW is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T88 YAW?
The MOT on T88 YAW is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T88 YAW done?
T88 YAW was recorded at 165,311 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 4,113 miles a year.
Has T88 YAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 YAW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T88 YAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T88 YAW find?
T88 YAW passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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