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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X779 YOOMOT history

X779 YOO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

X779 YOO black 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 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
125,734 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,895 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X779 YOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X779 YOO was last recorded at 125,734 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1,771 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2010: 73,136 miles, lower than 686,709 miles on 28 Jan 2009.
  • 23 Jan 2017: 79,815 miles, lower than 94,393 miles on 5 Jan 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,963 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,771 miles
Average per year
3,895 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,734 miles
  • 2025 – 123,963 miles
  • 2024 – 121,876 miles
  • 2023 – 115,623 miles
  • 2022 – 110,456 miles
  • 2021 – 100,449 miles
  • 2020 – 89,641 miles
  • 2019 – 80,151 miles
  • 2018 – 79,908 miles
  • 2017 – 79,815 miles
  • 2013 – 94,393 miles
  • 2012 – 90,545 miles
  • 2011 – 77,294 miles
  • 2010 – 73,136 miles
  • 2009 – 686,709 miles
  • 2008 – 60,521 miles
  • 2007 – 54,944 miles
  • 2006 – 47,428 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,734 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Corrosion to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,734 miles (+1,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    125,734 miles
    Test number
    817757416697
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass123,963 miles (+2,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    123,963 miles
    Test number
    287344984939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrig (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass121,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,876 miles
    Test number
    140971544449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121,876 miles (+6,253)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,876 miles
    Test number
    191740775995
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass115,623 miles (+5,167)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    115,623 miles
    Test number
    175787845518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass110,456 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    981771519181
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail110,456 miles (+10,007)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,456 miles
    Test number
    603574717189
    • 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,449 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,449 miles
    Test number
    756290894798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,440 miles (+10,799)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,440 miles
    Test number
    242954873295
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass89,641 miles (+9,490)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,641 miles
    Test number
    856500453044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,151 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    80,151 miles
    Test number
    384638972464
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail80,150 miles (+242)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,150 miles
    Test number
    148646456783
    • DangerousFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both front outriggers have holes in them (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass79,908 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    79,908 miles
    Test number
    808319562284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,873 miles (+58)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,873 miles
    Test number
    991943247174
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

  15. Pass79,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,815 miles
    Test number
    806565341561

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    808409936579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    358340535048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. FailMileage not read2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    717660235007
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

  19. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    225521234062
    • Repaired at testBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    547391534056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,393 miles (+3,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    305555703029
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail90,545 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    438030522094
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass90,545 miles (+13,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,545 miles
    Test number
    736750722005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,294 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    77,294 miles
    Test number
    697274111035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,136 miles (-613,573)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    73,136 miles
    Test number
    994742620047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass686,709 miles (+626,188)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    686,709 miles
    Test number
    794038329090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,521 miles (+5,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,521 miles
    Test number
    542491618024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass54,944 miles (+7,516)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    54,944 miles
    Test number
    484410817045
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front swivel housing oil seal leaking
    • NoteSlight movement on offside rear shock absorber bush
    • NoteTransmission brake drum damp with fluid

  29. Pass47,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,428 miles
    Test number
    230750336003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X779 YOO

Does X779 YOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X779 YOO is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X779 YOO?
The MOT on X779 YOO is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X779 YOO done?
X779 YOO was recorded at 125,734 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,895 miles a year.
Has X779 YOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X779 YOO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X779 YOO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X779 YOO find?
X779 YOO passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member.

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