Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
X808 YSCMOT history
X808 YSC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 165,324 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 165,324 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,670 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X808 YSC
- 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
- 4 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X808 YSC was last recorded at 165,324 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Oct 2011: 104,184 miles, lower than 998,245 miles on 20 Dec 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 165,322 miles · 18 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,670 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 165,324 miles
- 2024 – 163,401 miles
- 2023 – 161,329 miles
- 2022 – 158,800 miles
- 2021 – 158,767 miles
- 2020 – 156,267 miles
- 2019 – 153,765 miles
- 2018 – 151,027 miles
- 2017 – 148,083 miles
- 2016 – 143,603 miles
- 2015 – 137,116 miles
- 2014 – 130,246 miles
- 2013 – 121,985 miles
- 2012 – 112,097 miles
- 2011 – 104,184 miles
- 2010 – 998,245 miles
- 2009 – 90,912 miles
- 2007 – 70,149 miles
- 2006 – 58,217 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,324 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm mounts on axle weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,324 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 165,324 miles
- Test number
- 782200135020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm mounts on axle weak
Fail165,322 miles (+1,921)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,322 miles
- Test number
- 104780146333
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm mounts on axle weak
Pass163,401 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 163,401 miles
- Test number
- 105708507584
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,399 miles (+2,070)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,399 miles
- Test number
- 601019589434
- DangerousFront passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring 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 front trailing arm mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,329 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 161,329 miles
- Test number
- 356691010931
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail161,329 miles (+2,529)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,329 miles
- Test number
- 102396095834
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 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))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
Pass158,800 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 158,800 miles
- Test number
- 799138197512
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Pass158,767 miles (+2,500)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 158,767 miles
- Test number
- 880963571911
- AdvisoryBattery box corroded / holed
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFloor corroded / holed in places
Pass156,267 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 156,267 miles
- Test number
- 217899003058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail156,267 miles (+2,502)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,267 miles
- Test number
- 215016357846
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass153,765 miles (+2,738)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 153,765 miles
- Test number
- 627583170177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,027 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 151,027 miles
- Test number
- 547348482647
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,023 miles (+2,940)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,023 miles
- Test number
- 958110107952
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant bottle empty
Pass148,083 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 148,083 miles
- Test number
- 360746457738
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail148,081 miles (+4,478)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,081 miles
- Test number
- 783395175679
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass143,603 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 143,603 miles
- Test number
- 384424617786
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail143,599 miles (+6,483)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,599 miles
- Test number
- 942251595147
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear A Frame ball joint has play
Pass137,116 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 137,116 miles
- Test number
- 507582348341
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
Fail137,116 miles (+6,870)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,116 miles
- Test number
- 971628391127
- FailureFuel system component leaking at engine (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass130,246 miles (+318)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 130,246 miles
- Test number
- 535118204364
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteDrivers floor holed
Fail129,928 miles (+7,943)7 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,928 miles
- Test number
- 556653984269
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteA frame ball joint has slight play
- NoteDrivers floor holed
Pass121,985 miles (+9,888)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 121,985 miles
- Test number
- 848195593220
- NoteA frame ball joint has slight play
Pass112,097 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 112,097 miles
- Test number
- 696266172294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,092 miles (+7,908)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,092 miles
- Test number
- 959835772290
- DangerousNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- DangerousOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteWiper spindels loose
Pass104,184 miles (-894,061)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 104,184 miles
- Test number
- 188381301382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass998,245 miles (+907,333)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 998,245 miles
- Test number
- 124844050392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,912 miles (+8,129)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 90,912 miles
- Test number
- 503257759308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,783 miles (+12,634)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 82,783 miles
- Test number
- 884005309025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,149 miles (+11,932)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 70,149 miles
- Test number
- 484164747391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,217 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 58,217 miles
- Test number
- 843033866320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X808 YSC
- Does X808 YSC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X808 YSC is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X808 YSC?
- The MOT on X808 YSC is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X808 YSC done?
- X808 YSC was recorded at 165,324 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,670 miles a year.
- Has X808 YSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X808 YSC has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on X808 YSC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X808 YSC find?
- X808 YSC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; rear trailing arm mounts on axle weak.
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