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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y216 RPSMOT history

Y216 RPS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 127,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

Y216 RPS blue 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 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
127,097 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 RPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 RPS was last recorded at 127,097 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,247 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
850 miles
Average per year
3,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,097 miles
  • 2024 – 126,247 miles
  • 2021 – 124,765 miles
  • 2019 – 124,648 miles
  • 2018 – 122,597 miles
  • 2017 – 122,588 miles
  • 2014 – 110,905 miles
  • 2013 – 107,237 miles
  • 2012 – 98,838 miles
  • 2011 – 89,038 miles
  • 2010 – 77,684 miles
  • 2009 – 72,207 miles
  • 2008 – 64,857 miles
  • 2007 – 56,787 miles
  • 2006 – 51,767 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,097 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavy under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded front/rear both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Towbar component corroded, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear heavy under sealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,097 miles (+850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    127,097 miles
    Test number
    752329576859
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,247 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    126,247 miles
    Test number
    180973362498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass124,765 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    124,765 miles
    Test number
    860992779067
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavy under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front/rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear heavy under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail124,757 miles (+109)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,757 miles
    Test number
    225477845749
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all heavy under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front/rear both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front/rear heavy under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass124,648 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,648 miles
    Test number
    605793052939
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail124,643 miles (+2,046)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,643 miles
    Test number
    116277040583
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass122,597 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    122,597 miles
    Test number
    154493721897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass122,588 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,588 miles
    Test number
    472593150976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail122,587 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,587 miles
    Test number
    237097055354
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    859738741510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,587 miles (+11,682)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,587 miles
    Test number
    612762619127
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWheel nut(s) missing all four (4.2.A.1e)

  12. Pass110,905 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    110,905 miles
    Test number
    119288324378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail110,893 miles (+3,656)5 dangerous12 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,893 miles
    Test number
    435191724352
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • DangerousOffside chassis cracked and excessivley corroded around transfer box mounting
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front anti roll bar drop link fouling front axle due to damage to mounting bracket

  14. Pass107,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    107,237 miles
    Test number
    537990153381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail107,237 miles (+8,399)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,237 miles
    Test number
    895120753383
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass98,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,838 miles
    Test number
    147956752394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,838 miles (+14)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,838 miles
    Test number
    468915552366
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Fail98,824 miles (+9,786)3 dangerous12 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,824 miles
    Test number
    129449632318
    • DangerousCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • DangerousCentre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pipes should be steam cleaned to check condition
    • NoteRear prop shaft uj very worn

  19. Pass89,038 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    89,038 miles
    Test number
    289921041327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,031 miles (+11,347)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,031 miles
    Test number
    467066031418
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Pass77,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    470468700468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,684 miles (+5,477)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    590356600394
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass72,207 miles (+7,350)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    72,207 miles
    Test number
    420807639340
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass64,857 miles (+8,070)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    110256348349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass56,787 miles (+5,020)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    56,787 miles
    Test number
    880932957368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    51,767 miles
    Test number
    863485556314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y216 RPS

Does Y216 RPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 RPS is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y216 RPS?
The MOT on Y216 RPS is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 RPS done?
Y216 RPS was recorded at 127,097 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,855 miles a year.
Has Y216 RPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 RPS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y216 RPS 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 Y216 RPS find?
Y216 RPS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all.

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