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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y265 YRMMOT history

Y265 YRM is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 196,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

Y265 YRM 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 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
196,015 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
6,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 YRM
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
14 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y265 YRM was last recorded at 196,015 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 12,050 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,965 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
12,050 miles
Average per year
6,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,015 miles
  • 2025 – 183,965 miles
  • 2024 – 173,397 miles
  • 2023 – 164,051 miles
  • 2022 – 150,611 miles
  • 2021 – 140,745 miles
  • 2020 – 139,429 miles
  • 2019 – 133,493 miles
  • 2018 – 128,068 miles
  • 2017 – 121,620 miles
  • 2016 – 115,443 miles
  • 2015 – 110,180 miles
  • 2014 – 103,824 miles
  • 2012 – 102,762 miles
  • 2011 – 101,478 miles
  • 2010 – 100,061 miles
  • 2009 – 93,594 miles
  • 2008 – 80,743 miles
  • 2007 – 66,338 miles
  • 2006 – 54,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail196,015 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryMultiple oil leaks, engine, gearbox, rear differential

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil mist o/s/f shock absorber.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Various brake pipes signs of corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail196,015 miles (+12,050)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,015 miles
    Test number
    310261856752
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMultiple oil leaks, engine, gearbox, rear differential

  2. Pass183,965 miles (+10,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    183,965 miles
    Test number
    384812620413
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass173,397 miles (+9,346)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    173,397 miles
    Test number
    995070619729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,051 miles
    Test number
    713564826677
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/70/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail164,031 miles (+13,420)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,031 miles
    Test number
    809048114168
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective unable to open bonnet- under bonnet checks not carried out (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/70/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,611 miles (+9,866)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,611 miles
    Test number
    196613114284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake warning lamp not working

  7. Pass140,745 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    140,745 miles
    Test number
    487224202061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,429 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,429 miles
    Test number
    994413484833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail139,403 miles (+5,910)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,403 miles
    Test number
    640761750851
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ladder chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass133,493 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    133,493 miles
    Test number
    773733154279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Fail133,493 miles (+5,425)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,493 miles
    Test number
    959306280941
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Pass128,068 miles (+6,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    128,068 miles
    Test number
    938480377995
    • 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)

  13. Pass121,620 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    121,620 miles
    Test number
    648249088207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,443 miles
    Test number
    296738032820
    • AdvisoryOil mist o/s/f shock absorber.
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes signs of corrosion.

  15. Fail115,443 miles (+5,263)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,443 miles
    Test number
    609563827929
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOil mist o/s/f shock absorber.
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes signs of corrosion.

  16. Pass110,180 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    110,180 miles
    Test number
    467482835117
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight water leak

  17. Fail110,176 miles (+6,352)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,176 miles
    Test number
    665411135150
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight water leak

  18. Pass103,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,824 miles
    Test number
    468366334113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,823 miles (+1,061)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,823 miles
    Test number
    547566434198
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass102,762 miles (+1,284)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,762 miles
    Test number
    829666252354
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass101,478 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,478 miles
    Test number
    775580151379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,476 miles (+1,415)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,476 miles
    Test number
    307667841318
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Fail100,061 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,061 miles
    Test number
    301577620388
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteVehicle freshly under sealed difficulty seeing all test items

  24. Pass100,061 miles (+6,467)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    100,061 miles
    Test number
    784257020397
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteVehicle freshly under sealed difficulty seeing all test items

  25. Pass93,594 miles (+12,851)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,594 miles
    Test number
    534607539301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass80,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    80,743 miles
    Test number
    354238938357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail80,742 miles (+14,404)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,742 miles
    Test number
    822898538382
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass66,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    472952237483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail66,338 miles (+1,572)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    932112037358
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  30. Fail64,766 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,766 miles
    Test number
    210815037489
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass64,766 miles (+10,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,766 miles
    Test number
    734795237184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail54,650 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,650 miles
    Test number
    212493326424
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  33. Pass54,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,650 miles
    Test number
    230303126491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y265 YRM

Does Y265 YRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 YRM expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 YRM?
The MOT on Y265 YRM expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 YRM done?
Y265 YRM was recorded at 196,015 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 6,949 miles a year.
Has Y265 YRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 YRM has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y265 YRM 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 Y265 YRM find?
Y265 YRM failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 4 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger; offside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor, and 3 more.

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