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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X743 YREMOT history

X743 YRE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 62,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

X743 YRE blue 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 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
62,747 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 YRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 YRE was last recorded at 62,747 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 1,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,184 miles · 20 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
1,563 miles
Average per year
2,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,747 miles
  • 2024 – 61,184 miles
  • 2023 – 60,725 miles
  • 2022 – 59,739 miles
  • 2021 – 58,196 miles
  • 2019 – 54,301 miles
  • 2018 – 51,834 miles
  • 2017 – 49,585 miles
  • 2016 – 47,629 miles
  • 2015 – 45,123 miles
  • 2014 – 42,588 miles
  • 2013 – 39,854 miles
  • 2011 – 37,256 miles
  • 2010 – 34,311 miles
  • 2009 – 31,794 miles
  • 2008 – 29,053 miles
  • 2007 – 26,274 miles
  • 2006 – 23,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,747 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.

  • Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis outriggers corroded (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front propshaft, rear universal joint heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear valve stem slightly misaligned. tube not correctly positioned?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside mirror body mounting loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear propshaft, front universal joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,747 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    62,747 miles
    Test number
    436174846472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass61,184 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,184 miles
    Test number
    183513375284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,168 miles (+443)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,168 miles
    Test number
    150016675825
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass60,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,725 miles
    Test number
    796800483803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,712 miles (+973)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,712 miles
    Test number
    917870692131
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass59,739 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,739 miles
    Test number
    262857214052
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail59,725 miles (+1,529)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,725 miles
    Test number
    156841391466
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all round corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. Pass58,196 miles (+3,895)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    58,196 miles
    Test number
    972192335014
    • AdvisoryFront half of chassis corroded throughout
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box mounting on to chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBulk head corroded throughout
  9. Pass54,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    54,301 miles
    Test number
    540904907600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis undersealed. Signs of corrosion at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Fail54,284 miles (+2,450)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,284 miles
    Test number
    983330041667
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis undersealed. Signs of corrosion at rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  11. Pass51,834 miles (+2)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,834 miles
    Test number
    231623347449
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis outriggers corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft, rear universal joint heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear valve stem slightly misaligned. tube not correctly positioned?
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror body mounting loose
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft, front universal joint has slight play
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside and nearside (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated steering coupling bottom joint heavily worn, next to steering box. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis undersealed (6.1.A.1)
  12. Fail51,832 miles (+2,247)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,832 miles
    Test number
    991284857856
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis outriggers corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft, rear universal joint heavily worn. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear valve stem slightly misaligned. tube not correctly positioned?
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror body mounting loose
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft, front universal joint has slight play
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside and nearside (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated steering coupling bottom joint heavily worn, next to steering box. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis undersealed (6.1.A.1)
  13. Pass49,585 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    49,585 miles
    Test number
    143992268927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned may not be seated properly (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger corroded at bottom (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion, areas of underseal applied
  14. Fail49,582 miles (+1,953)11 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,582 miles
    Test number
    307753540019
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front and rear (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe corroded/pitted in places (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded/pitted in places (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned stem does not appear to be correctly seated (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened heavily damaged and splitting. Advise replacement soon (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load catch, casing broken (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded corroded/pitted in places (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre, front outrigger corroding on bottom face (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis and underbody have been undersealed (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryIgnition barrel worn. Engine stays running after ignition turned off and key removed
  15. Pass47,629 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,629 miles
    Test number
    153493711615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,123 miles (+2,535)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,123 miles
    Test number
    187711155451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  17. Pass42,588 miles (+2,734)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,588 miles
    Test number
    348834934006
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  18. Pass39,854 miles (+2,598)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,854 miles
    Test number
    979864713019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCuts in outer walls n/s/f and n/s/r tyres (cords not exposed)
  19. Pass37,256 miles (+2,945)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,256 miles
    Test number
    459989541404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCheck offside front steering hub/ball has some free play
  20. Fail34,311 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    163407430327
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass34,311 miles (+2,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,311 miles
    Test number
    362157830351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass31,794 miles (+2,741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,794 miles
    Test number
    930626039347
    • NoteSplit in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall
  23. Pass29,053 miles (+2,779)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    29,053 miles
    Test number
    421019138441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,274 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,274 miles
    Test number
    412724527479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,192 miles
    Test number
    212971446301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 YRE

Does X743 YRE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 YRE expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 YRE?
The MOT on X743 YRE expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 YRE done?
X743 YRE was recorded at 62,747 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 2,098 miles a year.
Has X743 YRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 YRE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X743 YRE 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 X743 YRE find?
X743 YRE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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