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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y243 WCCMOT history

Y243 WCC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

Y243 WCC red 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,897 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,573 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 WCC
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
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 WCC was last recorded at 116,897 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Feb 2018: 97,248 miles, lower than 956,316 miles on 16 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
115,761 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,136 miles
Average per year
2,573 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,897 miles
  • 2025 – 115,761 miles
  • 2024 – 115,043 miles
  • 2023 – 115,043 miles
  • 2020 – 111,172 miles
  • 2019 – 104,185 miles
  • 2018 – 97,248 miles
  • 2016 – 956,316 miles
  • 2015 – 93,539 miles
  • 2014 – 91,961 miles
  • 2013 – 89,792 miles
  • 2012 – 87,478 miles
  • 2011 – 85,787 miles
  • 2010 – 85,390 miles
  • 2009 – 83,863 miles
  • 2008 – 80,550 miles
  • 2007 – 72,186 miles
  • 2006 – 65,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,897 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front end/ arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,897 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    683978086128
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail116,897 miles (+1,136)1 dangerous4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,897 miles
    Test number
    639335338476
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure bolt loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,761 miles (+718)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    115,761 miles
    Test number
    338795806827
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,043 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,043 miles
    Test number
    327249544334
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail115,043 miles (+3,871)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,043 miles
    Test number
    367994077659
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass111,172 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,172 miles
    Test number
    341537418574
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front end/ arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail111,172 miles (+6,987)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,172 miles
    Test number
    912496412297
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front end/ arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass104,185 miles (+6,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    104,185 miles
    Test number
    246339097672
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass97,248 miles (-859,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,248 miles
    Test number
    510416155462
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracked

  10. Pass956,316 miles (+862,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    956,316 miles
    Test number
    684451388904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass93,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    93,539 miles
    Test number
    470253769580
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail93,539 miles (+1,578)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,539 miles
    Test number
    836174366170
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass91,961 miles (+2,169)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    91,961 miles
    Test number
    805576654389
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOS Washer Jet
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass89,792 miles (+2,314)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,792 miles
    Test number
    696663063229
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass87,478 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    87,478 miles
    Test number
    975038162210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,787 miles
    Test number
    445034341109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,787 miles (+397)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,787 miles
    Test number
    616784341138
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  18. Pass85,390 miles (+1,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    85,390 miles
    Test number
    500343980121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass83,863 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,863 miles
    Test number
    170529249184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,550 miles (+8,364)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,550 miles
    Test number
    184053428128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass72,186 miles (+6,638)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,186 miles
    Test number
    402446737043
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s spot lamp inoperative
    • NoteSplit in brake pedal bush

  22. Pass65,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    65,548 miles
    Test number
    840085646078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 WCC

Does Y243 WCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 WCC is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y243 WCC?
The MOT on Y243 WCC is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y243 WCC done?
Y243 WCC was recorded at 116,897 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 2,573 miles a year.
Has Y243 WCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 WCC has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y243 WCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y243 WCC find?
Y243 WCC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint, and 4 more.

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