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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X749 YCCMOT history

X749 YCC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

X749 YCC red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
87,611 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X749 YCC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X749 YCC was last recorded at 87,611 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 3,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,287 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,324 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,611 miles
  • 2025 – 84,287 miles
  • 2024 – 81,425 miles
  • 2023 – 80,605 miles
  • 2022 – 77,475 miles
  • 2021 – 74,883 miles
  • 2020 – 72,064 miles
  • 2019 – 68,733 miles
  • 2018 – 66,057 miles
  • 2017 – 62,006 miles
  • 2016 – 58,921 miles
  • 2015 – 55,967 miles
  • 2014 – 53,802 miles
  • 2013 – 51,116 miles
  • 2012 – 48,665 miles
  • 2011 – 46,663 miles
  • 2010 – 45,370 miles
  • 2009 – 42,202 miles
  • 2008 – 40,736 miles
  • 2007 – 38,893 miles
  • 2006 – 37,588 miles
  • 2005 – 35,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,611 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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,611 miles (+3,324)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    87,611 miles
    Test number
    709954971753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass84,287 miles (+2,862)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,287 miles
    Test number
    150377234497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,425 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,425 miles
    Test number
    113664007736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,605 miles (+3,130)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,605 miles
    Test number
    580285968335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,475 miles (+2,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    840908426087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass74,883 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,883 miles
    Test number
    101341143147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail74,881 miles (+2,817)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,881 miles
    Test number
    722891261561
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass72,064 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,064 miles
    Test number
    515694392068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,733 miles (+2,676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,733 miles
    Test number
    975624893221
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,057 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,057 miles
    Test number
    659688556990
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front outriggers slight corrosion

  11. Fail66,054 miles (+4,048)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,054 miles
    Test number
    242916005481
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s front outriggers slight corrosion

  12. Pass62,006 miles (+3,085)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,006 miles
    Test number
    295363673846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,921 miles
    Test number
    652960505994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail58,921 miles (+2,954)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,921 miles
    Test number
    643944954222
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass55,967 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    55,967 miles
    Test number
    905763421133
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass53,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    599066674219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,678 miles (+2,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,678 miles
    Test number
    107416174281
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail51,116 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,116 miles
    Test number
    457408763213
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass51,116 miles (+2,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,116 miles
    Test number
    988688463244
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass48,665 miles (+2,002)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    48,665 miles
    Test number
    367999072480
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass46,663 miles (+1,293)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    297843171231
    • NoteFuel filter corroded.
    • NoteSlight corrosion o/s rear inner brake disc.

  22. Pass45,370 miles (+3,168)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,370 miles
    Test number
    904841280237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,202 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,202 miles
    Test number
    210240589292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,736 miles (+1,843)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    40,736 miles
    Test number
    943854878299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,893 miles (+1,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    971066777213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass37,588 miles (+1,775)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,588 miles
    Test number
    881265476249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    35,813 miles
    Test number
    262020385291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X749 YCC

Does X749 YCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X749 YCC is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X749 YCC?
The MOT on X749 YCC is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X749 YCC done?
X749 YCC was recorded at 87,611 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has X749 YCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X749 YCC has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X749 YCC 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 X749 YCC find?
X749 YCC passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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