
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
Y1 BOSMOT history
Y1 BOS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 113,503 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 113,503 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y1 BOS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y1 BOS was last recorded at 113,503 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 2,974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,529 miles · 14 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,974 miles
- Average per year
- 5,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,503 miles
- 2025 – 110,529 miles
- 2024 – 106,291 miles
- 2023 – 106,288 miles
- 2022 – 102,890 miles
- 2021 – 94,118 miles
- 2020 – 88,943 miles
- 2019 – 79,168 miles
- 2018 – 71,639 miles
- 2017 – 65,426 miles
- 2016 – 57,539 miles
- 2015 – 49,515 miles
- 2014 – 42,599 miles
- 2013 – 36,219 miles
- 2012 – 32,970 miles
- 2011 – 31,146 miles
- 2010 – 28,582 miles
- 2009 – 25,664 miles
- 2008 – 22,310 miles
- 2007 – 19,157 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside door hard to close but does secure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryChassis rails and crossmembers corroding
- AdvisoryRear door step looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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 engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside door catch slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
32 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,503 miles (+2,974)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 113,503 miles
- Test number
- 336318133292
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside door hard to close but does secure
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryChassis rails and crossmembers corroding
- AdvisoryRear door step loose
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass110,529 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 110,529 miles
- Test number
- 251738757878
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside door catch slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear door step slightly loose
- AdvisoryChassis rails and rear x member corroded
Fail110,529 miles (+4,238)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,529 miles
- Test number
- 964495294855
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre x2
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside door catch slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside headlight slightly loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear door step slightly loose
- AdvisoryChassis rails and rear x member corroded
Pass106,291 miles (+3)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 106,291 miles
- Test number
- 239145786106
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear door step loose
- AdvisoryRear propshaft rear u/j slight play
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryChassis rails corroding
- AdvisoryDrop arm ball joint rubber perishing and slight play
- AdvisoryFront and rear discs surface corrosion due to standing
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroding
Fail106,288 miles (+3,398)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,288 miles
- Test number
- 119596564820
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal hard no servo assistance (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear crossmember corroding
- AdvisoryChassis rails corroding
- AdvisorySlight play in steering box drop arm / ball joint
Pass102,890 miles (+19)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 102,890 miles
- Test number
- 269307872060
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail102,871 miles (+8,753)6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,871 miles
- Test number
- 406115753589
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively linkage faulty wipers jamming against each other (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass94,118 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2022
- Odometer
- 94,118 miles
- Test number
- 848770109323
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear tread step loose
- AdvisoryFuel tank damp no signs of leak at time of test
- AdvisoryPlay wiper linkage
Fail94,118 miles (+5,175)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,118 miles
- Test number
- 921743954165
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear tread step loose
- AdvisoryFuel tank damp no signs of leak at time of test
- AdvisoryPlay wiper linkage
Pass88,943 miles (+9,775)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2021
- Odometer
- 88,943 miles
- Test number
- 315824443390
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass79,168 miles (+61)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 79,168 miles
- Test number
- 832100122443
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,107 miles (+7,468)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,107 miles
- Test number
- 905768764927
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper arm adrift (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass71,639 miles (+28)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2019
- Odometer
- 71,639 miles
- Test number
- 626194627218
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail71,611 miles (+6,185)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,611 miles
- Test number
- 438337618698
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lense cap discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Steering damper deformed and unserviceable Bush excessively worn (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass65,426 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 65,426 miles
- Test number
- 315349989700
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lense (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Fail65,426 miles (+7,887)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,426 miles
- Test number
- 236361880427
- Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Lense (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Pass57,539 miles (+8,024)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 57,539 miles
- Test number
- 692907178836
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,515 miles (+6,916)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 49,515 miles
- Test number
- 156354315104
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass42,599 miles (+6,380)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 42,599 miles
- Test number
- 579545114182
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteN/S swivel seal damp
- NoteO/S/F tyre has cuts to sidewall
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Pass36,219 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 36,219 miles
- Test number
- 799590403192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,219 miles (+3,249)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,219 miles
- Test number
- 996979093096
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass32,970 miles7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 32,970 miles
- Test number
- 638351402145
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust smoke emissiuons are high but passed
- NoteNearside front brakes appear to be binding slightly
- NoteNearside rear tire outer sidewall cut but not to cords
- NoteOffside rear top of engine is oiley
- NoteRear fog lamp on trailer socket is inoperative
Fail32,970 miles (+1,824)3 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,970 miles
- Test number
- 119121102170
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteExhaust smoke emissiuons are high but passed
- NoteNearside front brakes appear to be binding slightly
- NoteNearside rear tire outer sidewall cut but not to cords
- NoteOffside rear top of engine is oiley
- NoteRear fog lamp on trailer socket is inoperative
Pass31,146 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 31,146 miles
- Test number
- 325156291044
- NoteNearside front swivel seal weeping
- NoteOffside rear top of engine oiley
- NoteRear registration plate has badly delaminated
Fail31,146 miles (+2,564)2 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,146 miles
- Test number
- 937246691027
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteFront windscreen wiper rubbers in poor condition
- NoteNearside front swivel seal weeping
- NoteOffside rear top of engine oiley
- NoteParking brake lever has very long travel
- NoteRear registration plate has badly delaminated
Fail28,582 miles1 repaired7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,582 miles
- Test number
- 374752960074
- Repaired at testHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- NoteNearside front swivel seal is weeping
- NoteOffside front and nearside front seat belt webbings are marked
- NoteParking brake lever has long travel
- NoteSlight lift in nearside front tie bar ball joint
- NoteStone chips in front windscreen
- NoteStrongly advise, rear registration plate has delaminated quite badly on top of plate, [numbers are just passable]
- NoteUpper offside rear of engine looks oiley
Pass28,582 miles (+2,918)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 28,582 miles
- Test number
- 752552860044
- NoteNearside front swivel seal is weeping
- NoteOffside front and nearside front seat belt webbings are marked
- NoteParking brake lever has long travel
- NoteSlight lift in nearside front tie bar ball joint
- NoteStone chips in front windscreen
- NoteStrongly advise, rear registration plate has delaminated quite badly on top of plate, [numbers are just passable]
- NoteUpper offside rear of engine looks oiley
Pass25,664 miles (+3,354)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 25,664 miles
- Test number
- 263176159000
- NoteAll 4 mudflaps are ripped off
- NoteBoth front outer seat belt webbings are marked
- NoteFront radius arm bushes are getting soft
- NoteFront windscreen wipers poor clearance
- NoteOffside rear of engine seems very oiley?
- NotePark brake lever has long travel
- NoteSlight lift in nearside front track rod end
Pass22,310 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 22,310 miles
- Test number
- 814754368024
- NoteSlight steering pull to nearside when braking heavy [noted on road test to check fuel leak rectification]
- NoteSmall stone chips in swept area on front windscreen
- NoteSteering damper bushes are worn
Fail22,310 miles (+3,153)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,310 miles
- Test number
- 800174068088
- FailureOffside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- NoteSmall stone chips in swept area on front windscreen
- NoteSteering damper bushes are worn
Pass19,157 miles (+49)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 19,157 miles
- Test number
- 802026867098
- NoteN/s rear suspension sits low
Fail19,108 miles4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,108 miles
- Test number
- 883028157051
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteN/s rear suspension sits low
Questions about Y1 BOS
- Does Y1 BOS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 BOS is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y1 BOS?
- The MOT on Y1 BOS is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y1 BOS done?
- Y1 BOS was recorded at 113,503 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 5,003 miles a year.
- Has Y1 BOS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y1 BOS has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y1 BOS 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 Y1 BOS find?
- Y1 BOS passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.
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