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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X798 YDMMOT history

X798 YDM is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 123,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2026.

X798 YDM white 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 May 2027
Mileage
123,813 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 YDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
9 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 YDM was last recorded at 123,813 miles on 9 May 2026, 1,206 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2006: 31,682 miles, lower than 38,046 miles on 28 Feb 2006.

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
122,607 miles · 10 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,206 miles
Average per year
4,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,813 miles
  • 2025 – 122,607 miles
  • 2022 – 121,786 miles
  • 2021 – 120,345 miles
  • 2020 – 116,337 miles
  • 2019 – 116,217 miles
  • 2018 – 115,048 miles
  • 2017 – 113,938 miles
  • 2016 – 109,697 miles
  • 2015 – 101,041 miles
  • 2014 – 93,958 miles
  • 2013 – 84,700 miles
  • 2012 – 75,246 miles
  • 2011 – 66,109 miles
  • 2009 – 51,812 miles
  • 2008 – 43,545 miles
  • 2007 – 36,801 miles
  • 2006 – 31,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,813 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bush
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Extensive welded repairs

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear bump stops missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,813 miles (+1,206)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    123,813 miles
    Test number
    929836399699
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering damper bush
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Pass122,607 miles (+821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    504822477375
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass121,786 miles (+1,441)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,786 miles
    Test number
    610749655344
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door lock hard to operate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive welded repairs

  4. Pass120,345 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,345 miles
    Test number
    560206512735
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive welded repairs

  5. Fail120,342 miles (+4,005)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,342 miles
    Test number
    444524787032
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExtensive welded repairs

  6. Pass116,337 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    116,337 miles
    Test number
    463995213367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,217 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    116,217 miles
    Test number
    957165710234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail116,213 miles (+1,165)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,213 miles
    Test number
    416156762891
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear steering bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass115,048 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,048 miles
    Test number
    656851545836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,036 miles (+1,098)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,036 miles
    Test number
    875542902880
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,938 miles (+4,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    524539034403
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  12. Pass109,697 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,697 miles
    Test number
    724651526529
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s door handle damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  13. Fail109,697 miles (+8,656)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,697 miles
    Test number
    513675437094
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s door handle damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  14. Pass101,041 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    101,041 miles
    Test number
    548531925143
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated & mount broken
    • NoteFronttyres close to body on lock

  15. Fail101,041 miles (+7,083)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,041 miles
    Test number
    478001025180
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated & mount broken
    • NoteFronttyres close to body on lock

  16. Pass93,958 miles (+9,258)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    93,958 miles
    Test number
    605395964092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteExhaust mount broken still supported

  17. Pass84,700 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,700 miles
    Test number
    745187113081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,679 miles (+9,433)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,679 miles
    Test number
    529178903060
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass75,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    206861812006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail75,246 miles (+9,137)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,246 miles
    Test number
    528415802029
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass66,109 miles (+14,297)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,109 miles
    Test number
    715408211027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,812 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,812 miles
    Test number
    353536749465
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass51,812 miles (+8,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,812 miles
    Test number
    663316849262
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail43,545 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    113631478138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass43,545 miles (+6,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,545 miles
    Test number
    404561778114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass36,801 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,801 miles
    Test number
    700343477014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,682 miles (-6,364)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,682 miles
    Test number
    122586666093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,046 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,046 miles
    Test number
    373379156017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSpare tyre missing

Questions about X798 YDM

Does X798 YDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X798 YDM is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X798 YDM?
The MOT on X798 YDM is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X798 YDM done?
X798 YDM was recorded at 123,813 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2026, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
Has X798 YDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 YDM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on X798 YDM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X798 YDM find?
X798 YDM passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; play in steering damper bush; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 2 more.

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