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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y243 LCUMOT history

Y243 LCU is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

Y243 LCU red 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 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
124,084 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 LCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 LCU was last recorded at 124,084 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 3,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,977 miles · 7 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,107 miles
Average per year
4,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,084 miles
  • 2022 – 120,977 miles
  • 2021 – 117,568 miles
  • 2020 – 114,226 miles
  • 2019 – 111,400 miles
  • 2018 – 107,602 miles
  • 2017 – 103,806 miles
  • 2016 – 100,136 miles
  • 2015 – 96,253 miles
  • 2014 – 92,227 miles
  • 2013 – 88,583 miles
  • 2012 – 85,655 miles
  • 2011 – 82,783 miles
  • 2010 – 79,108 miles
  • 2009 – 74,840 miles
  • 2008 – 67,770 miles
  • 2007 – 61,765 miles
  • 2006 – 54,862 miles
  • 2005 – 48,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,084 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPanorod bush worn

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Chassis slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,084 miles (+3,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,084 miles
    Test number
    296538675904
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPanorod bush worn

  2. Pass120,977 miles (+3,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    120,977 miles
    Test number
    430489084220
    • AdvisoryFloor pan corroded in both footwells

  3. Pass117,568 miles (+3,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,568 miles
    Test number
    554009408537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass114,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,226 miles
    Test number
    876645586357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail114,226 miles (+2,826)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,226 miles
    Test number
    454501733118
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass111,400 miles (+3,798)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,400 miles
    Test number
    817903756349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,602 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    107,602 miles
    Test number
    716832958461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,595 miles (+3,789)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,595 miles
    Test number
    425549982558
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass103,806 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,806 miles
    Test number
    408852347184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,136 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,136 miles
    Test number
    489512504334
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded

  11. Fail100,135 miles (+3,882)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,135 miles
    Test number
    439121964135
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded

  12. Pass96,253 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,253 miles
    Test number
    418443254229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,247 miles (+4,020)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,247 miles
    Test number
    974185449492
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass92,227 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    92,227 miles
    Test number
    705081674174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,180 miles (+3,597)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,180 miles
    Test number
    197843964104
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Pass88,583 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    88,583 miles
    Test number
    507727273170
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak on front & rear diffs

  17. Fail88,578 miles (+2,923)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,578 miles
    Test number
    636306473190
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak on front & rear diffs

  18. Pass85,655 miles (+2,872)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    85,655 miles
    Test number
    569324882131
    • NoteOil seal retainers on front hubs deteriorated.
    • NoteVery slight play in n/s track rod end.

  19. Pass82,783 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,783 miles
    Test number
    209006391192
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs excesively pitted.

  20. Fail82,779 miles (+3,671)7 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,779 miles
    Test number
    798005991152
    • DangerousCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs excesively pitted.

  21. Pass79,108 miles (+4,268)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    79,108 miles
    Test number
    500658480167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,840 miles (+7,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,840 miles
    Test number
    562741699115
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass67,770 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    67,770 miles
    Test number
    894648278141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,765 miles (+6,903)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,765 miles
    Test number
    824021507296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,862 miles (+6,733)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    54,862 miles
    Test number
    104319376112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    48,129 miles
    Test number
    670586095194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 LCU

Does Y243 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 LCU expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 LCU?
The MOT on Y243 LCU expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 LCU done?
Y243 LCU was recorded at 124,084 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 4,062 miles a year.
Has Y243 LCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 LCU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y243 LCU 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 Y243 LCU find?
Y243 LCU passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; panorod bush worn.

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