Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y273 YAVMOT history
Y273 YAV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 23 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 127,375 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 127,375 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,959 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y273 YAV
- 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
- 23 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y273 YAV was last recorded at 127,375 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 126,995 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 380 miles
- Average per year
- 4,959 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,375 miles
- 2024 – 126,995 miles
- 2023 – 120,887 miles
- 2022 – 119,519 miles
- 2021 – 116,358 miles
- 2020 – 116,328 miles
- 2019 – 111,890 miles
- 2018 – 107,360 miles
- 2017 – 102,123 miles
- 2016 – 95,967 miles
- 2015 – 91,133 miles
- 2014 – 86,384 miles
- 2013 – 78,755 miles
- 2012 – 73,957 miles
- 2011 – 69,271 miles
- 2010 – 63,220 miles
- 2009 – 55,716 miles
- 2008 – 45,042 miles
- 2007 – 33,451 miles
- 2006 – 27,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,375 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Filler covering o/s rear end of rear crossmember
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,375 miles (+380)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 127,375 miles
- Test number
- 584690031420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,995 miles (+6,108)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 126,995 miles
- Test number
- 125612415267
- AdvisoryCenter body crossmember corodded.
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle torsion bar bushes worn.
- AdvisoryPower steering pump noisey.
- AdvisoryRear chassis damaged around tow bar mounting.
Pass120,887 miles (+1,368)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 120,887 miles
- Test number
- 946194198898
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,519 miles (+3,161)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 119,519 miles
- Test number
- 110993669404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,358 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 116,358 miles
- Test number
- 862468872485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,345 miles (+17)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,345 miles
- Test number
- 660407682751
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail116,328 miles (+4,438)2 dangerous10 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,328 miles
- Test number
- 222345180526
- DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tie down bracket loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material HEAVILY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tie down bracket loose
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member/chassis holed
Pass111,890 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 111,890 miles
- Test number
- 701923582078
- AdvisoryFiller covering o/s rear end of rear crossmember
Fail111,875 miles (+4,515)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,875 miles
- Test number
- 797767725344
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryFiller covering o/s rear end of rear crossmember
Pass107,360 miles (+5,237)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 107,360 miles
- Test number
- 583305662884
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 102,123 miles
- Test number
- 882755152326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,123 miles (+6,156)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,123 miles
- Test number
- 907892511396
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Pass95,967 miles (+4,834)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 95,967 miles
- Test number
- 563876438723
- AdvisoryN/s track rod end worn
- AdvisoryRear crossmember rusty
Pass91,133 miles (+4,749)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 91,133 miles
- Test number
- 588811565144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,384 miles (+7,629)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 86,384 miles
- Test number
- 838310864160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,755 miles (+4,798)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 78,755 miles
- Test number
- 607158453157
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,957 miles (+4,686)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 73,957 miles
- Test number
- 995183562198
- NoteSlight play in n/s front tie rod bush
Pass69,271 miles (+6,051)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 69,271 miles
- Test number
- 688124951165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,220 miles (+7,504)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 63,220 miles
- Test number
- 874644450141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,716 miles (+22)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 55,716 miles
- Test number
- 180924859101
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteTow ball cover fitted.
- NoteWasher nozzle slightly leaking.
Fail55,694 miles (+10,652)6 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,694 miles
- Test number
- 990382459180
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteTow ball cover fitted.
Pass45,042 miles (+11,591)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 45,042 miles
- Test number
- 930479328160
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass33,451 miles (+5,905)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 33,451 miles
- Test number
- 944021927183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 27,546 miles
- Test number
- 914383726177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,546 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,546 miles
- Test number
- 322732726194
- FailureOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about Y273 YAV
- Does Y273 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y273 YAV is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y273 YAV?
- The MOT on Y273 YAV is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y273 YAV done?
- Y273 YAV was recorded at 127,375 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 4,959 miles a year.
- Has Y273 YAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y273 YAV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y273 YAV 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 Y273 YAV find?
- Y273 YAV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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