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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y203 SUGMOT history

Y203 SUG is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 168,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

Y203 SUG 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 16 Dec 2022
Mileage
168,585 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y203 SUG
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
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y203 SUG was last recorded at 168,585 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,489 miles · 17 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
5,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 168,585 miles
  • 2020 – 164,073 miles
  • 2019 – 158,138 miles
  • 2018 – 151,172 miles
  • 2017 – 141,460 miles
  • 2016 – 132,338 miles
  • 2015 – 123,360 miles
  • 2014 – 115,543 miles
  • 2013 – 103,035 miles
  • 2012 – 100,375 miles
  • 2011 – 98,200 miles
  • 2010 – 94,114 miles
  • 2009 – 90,786 miles
  • 2007 – 85,726 miles
  • 2006 – 83,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,585 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,585 miles (+96)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,585 miles
    Test number
    983430511262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail168,489 miles (+4,416)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,489 miles
    Test number
    486263198245
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x 2 lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass164,073 miles (+5,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    164,073 miles
    Test number
    268906102565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play to drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,138 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,138 miles
    Test number
    570008506258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail158,128 miles (+6,956)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,128 miles
    Test number
    577712028416
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,172 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,172 miles
    Test number
    344098492456
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail151,148 miles (+9,688)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,148 miles
    Test number
    771089446648
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass141,460 miles (+9,122)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    141,460 miles
    Test number
    967073737441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass132,338 miles (+114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,338 miles
    Test number
    647364880561
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Fail132,224 miles (+8,864)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,224 miles
    Test number
    217984979426
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  11. Pass123,360 miles (+7,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,360 miles
    Test number
    474989725210
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryExhaust support corroded and weak

  12. Pass115,543 miles (+12,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    115,543 miles
    Test number
    748421224367
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass103,035 miles (+2,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    103,035 miles
    Test number
    565775123313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass100,375 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    100,375 miles
    Test number
    187848432139
    • NoteCoolant leak

  15. Fail100,371 miles (+2,171)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,371 miles
    Test number
    669897532160
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Pass98,200 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,200 miles
    Test number
    618030631156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Fail98,200 miles (+4,086)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,200 miles
    Test number
    506830431169
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass94,114 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    94,114 miles
    Test number
    361155220133
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall and tread perished and cut

  19. Fail94,114 miles (+3,328)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,114 miles
    Test number
    910265920141
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn control insecure (1.6.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall and tread perished and cut

  20. Pass90,786 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,786 miles
    Test number
    233397129485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,764 miles (+5,038)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,764 miles
    Test number
    194096129184
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished and cracked
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn

  22. Pass85,726 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,726 miles
    Test number
    444522217276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,723 miles (+2,704)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,723 miles
    Test number
    714811817280
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteO/s/r light cover insecure
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn slightly

  24. Pass83,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,019 miles
    Test number
    281681376431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y203 SUG

Does Y203 SUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y203 SUG expired on 16 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y203 SUG?
The MOT on Y203 SUG expired on 16 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y203 SUG done?
Y203 SUG was recorded at 168,585 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
Has Y203 SUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y203 SUG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y203 SUG 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 Y203 SUG find?
Y203 SUG passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper.

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