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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

X761 YASMOT history

X761 YAS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

X761 YAS 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 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
157,233 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X761 YAS
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
26 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X761 YAS was last recorded at 157,233 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,231 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,233 miles
  • 2023 – 154,893 miles
  • 2022 – 153,961 miles
  • 2021 – 152,442 miles
  • 2020 – 150,589 miles
  • 2019 – 148,458 miles
  • 2017 – 145,818 miles
  • 2016 – 144,180 miles
  • 2014 – 141,914 miles
  • 2013 – 124,756 miles
  • 2012 – 110,862 miles
  • 2011 – 100,907 miles
  • 2010 – 94,886 miles
  • 2009 – 89,049 miles
  • 2008 – 84,618 miles
  • 2006 – 73,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,233 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside both doors corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody treatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Vehicle underside covered in mud

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower edge of door frame corroded to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower edge of door frame corroded to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,233 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    157,233 miles
    Test number
    734888598965
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside both doors corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody treated
  2. Fail157,231 miles (+2,338)1 dangerous13 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,231 miles
    Test number
    365522441523
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside both doors corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody treated
  3. Pass154,893 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,893 miles
    Test number
    645200047802
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in mud
  4. Fail154,892 miles (+931)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,892 miles
    Test number
    625857170126
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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 not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in mud
  5. Fail153,961 miles (+1,519)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,961 miles
    Test number
    414439264166
    • MajorDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  6. Fail152,442 miles (+1,853)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,442 miles
    Test number
    544326240949
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass150,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,589 miles
    Test number
    154042741802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,589 miles (+2,131)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,589 miles
    Test number
    296613805770
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panhard tod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended both sides (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass148,458 miles (+2,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,458 miles
    Test number
    786627543370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass145,818 miles (+101)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    145,818 miles
    Test number
    719147436541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower edge of door frame corroded to excces
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower edge of door frame corroded to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower edge of door frame corroded to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt latch plastic cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPanhard rod has slight play in the offside bush
  11. Fail145,717 miles (+1,537)8 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,717 miles
    Test number
    653256097443
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door frame corroded to excess (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower edge of door frame corroded to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower edge of door frame corroded to excess
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower edge of door frame corroded to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt latch plastic cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass144,180 miles (+2,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    144,180 miles
    Test number
    271285414202
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass141,914 miles (+63)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    141,914 miles
    Test number
    787242434371
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExcessive play in rear diff propshaft bearing
    • NoteSome play in steering box arm ball joint
    • NoteSteering box damp with oil.
    • NoteVehicle chassis becoming corroded
    • NoteSome play in steering damper securing bushes
  14. Fail141,851 miles (+17,095)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,851 miles
    Test number
    416410334439
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteExcessive play in rear diff propshaft bearing
    • NoteSome play in steering box arm ball joint
    • NoteSteering box damp with oil.
    • NoteVehicle chassis becoming corroded
    • NoteSome play in steering damper securing bushes
  15. Pass124,756 miles (+13,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,756 miles
    Test number
    686566893298
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass110,862 miles (+9,955)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,862 miles
    Test number
    955287502322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,907 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    100,907 miles
    Test number
    375283441494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,886 miles (+1,861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,886 miles
    Test number
    184867750246
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass93,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    93,025 miles
    Test number
    253317810112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,018 miles (+3,969)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,018 miles
    Test number
    982567410152
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
  21. Pass89,049 miles (+4,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,049 miles
    Test number
    451519519121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
  22. Pass84,618 miles (+11,282)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    84,618 miles
    Test number
    403957218001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  23. Pass73,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,336 miles
    Test number
    474312336429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,336 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,336 miles
    Test number
    862672336340
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about X761 YAS

Does X761 YAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X761 YAS expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X761 YAS?
The MOT on X761 YAS expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X761 YAS done?
X761 YAS was recorded at 157,233 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 4,484 miles a year.
Has X761 YAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X761 YAS has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X761 YAS 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 X761 YAS find?
X761 YAS passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 8 advisories: central vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member slight corrosion; nearside front nail in tyre; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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