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Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X736 YLGMOT history

X736 YLG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 107,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

X736 YLG green 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 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
107,299 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X736 YLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X736 YLG was last recorded at 107,299 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,299 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,299 miles
  • 2024 – 106,480 miles
  • 2023 – 105,376 miles
  • 2022 – 104,667 miles
  • 2021 – 103,330 miles
  • 2020 – 102,132 miles
  • 2018 – 100,312 miles
  • 2017 – 98,032 miles
  • 2016 – 95,968 miles
  • 2015 – 91,393 miles
  • 2014 – 85,448 miles
  • 2013 – 80,042 miles
  • 2012 – 78,638 miles
  • 2011 – 76,100 miles
  • 2010 – 72,899 miles
  • 2009 – 70,279 miles
  • 2008 – 64,780 miles
  • 2007 – 55,975 miles
  • 2006 – 55,205 miles
  • 2005 – 47,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,299 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth steering swivel seals leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe union severely corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop missingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,299 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    107,299 miles
    Test number
    141166551637
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe union severely corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop missing

  2. Fail107,299 miles (+819)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,299 miles
    Test number
    686731575624
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth steering swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe union severely corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop missing

  3. Pass106,480 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    106,480 miles
    Test number
    439447416790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear bump stop missing

  4. Fail106,477 miles (+1,101)4 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,477 miles
    Test number
    435426738808
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear bump stop missing

  5. Pass105,376 miles (+1)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    105,376 miles
    Test number
    933856214939
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering swivel seals leaking

  6. Fail105,375 miles (+708)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,375 miles
    Test number
    658447062200
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering swivel seals leaking

  7. Pass104,667 miles (+1,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,667 miles
    Test number
    193829206251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear bump stop missing

  8. Pass103,330 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,330 miles
    Test number
    297383518420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering swivels leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop missing

  9. Fail103,323 miles (+1,191)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,323 miles
    Test number
    789429053955
    • 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 Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering swivels leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside rear suspension bump stop missing

  10. Pass102,132 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,132 miles
    Test number
    351096070720
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail102,128 miles (+1,816)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,128 miles
    Test number
    827835800711
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass100,312 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,312 miles
    Test number
    529279065920
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering swivel seals leaking

  13. Fail100,305 miles (+2,273)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,305 miles
    Test number
    181408468022
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering swivel seals leaking

  14. Pass98,032 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    98,032 miles
    Test number
    318153783463
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking

  15. Fail98,028 miles (+2,060)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    140961523041
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking

  16. Pass95,968 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    95,968 miles
    Test number
    536133553213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail95,968 miles (+4,575)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,968 miles
    Test number
    824742192342
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass91,393 miles (+5,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    91,393 miles
    Test number
    790849065372
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront swivel seals leaking

  19. Pass85,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,448 miles
    Test number
    829671304330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,448 miles (+5,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,448 miles
    Test number
    795931004341
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  21. Pass80,042 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,042 miles
    Test number
    407366943228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,015 miles (+1,377)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,015 miles
    Test number
    469306523284
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass78,638 miles (+2,538)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,638 miles
    Test number
    918470122228
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear prop-shaft rear universal joint badly worn

  24. Pass76,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    76,100 miles
    Test number
    617934621269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,100 miles (+3,201)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,100 miles
    Test number
    545615911287
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass72,899 miles (+2,620)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,899 miles
    Test number
    153126130220
    • NoteOffside front steering idler ball joint has slight play

  27. Pass70,279 miles (+5,499)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,279 miles
    Test number
    160527839230
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)
    • NoteBoth front swivel housing seals slightly leaking
    • NoteSlight play in steering box idler arm ball joint

  28. Pass64,780 miles (+8,805)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,780 miles
    Test number
    813619238243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,975 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    55,975 miles
    Test number
    872560107226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass55,205 miles (+7,293)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,205 miles
    Test number
    314577096457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass47,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    47,912 miles
    Test number
    603073095263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X736 YLG

Does X736 YLG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X736 YLG expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X736 YLG?
The MOT on X736 YLG expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X736 YLG done?
X736 YLG was recorded at 107,299 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 2,969 miles a year.
Has X736 YLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X736 YLG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X736 YLG 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 X736 YLG find?
X736 YLG passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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