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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y274 USBMOT history

Y274 USB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 257,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

Y274 USB green 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
257,833 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,988 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y274 USB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
17 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y274 USB was last recorded at 257,833 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,833 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,988 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 257,833 miles
  • 2022 – 247,018 miles
  • 2021 – 237,019 miles
  • 2020 – 224,895 miles
  • 2019 – 209,521 miles
  • 2018 – 204,097 miles
  • 2017 – 199,354 miles
  • 2016 – 189,018 miles
  • 2015 – 174,493 miles
  • 2014 – 165,621 miles
  • 2013 – 154,410 miles
  • 2012 – 142,026 miles
  • 2011 – 133,664 miles
  • 2010 – 130,654 miles
  • 2009 – 126,823 miles
  • 2008 – 122,910 miles
  • 2007 – 118,634 miles
  • 2006 – 115,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass257,833 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass257,833 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    257,833 miles
    Test number
    692965806715
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail257,833 miles (+10,815)14 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,833 miles
    Test number
    541420593713
    • MajorFront Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass247,018 miles (+9,999)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    247,018 miles
    Test number
    263158779969
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Around Trailing Arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass237,019 miles (+12,124)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    237,019 miles
    Test number
    645881385295
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass224,895 miles (+15,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    224,895 miles
    Test number
    704912787458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass209,521 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    209,521 miles
    Test number
    249095193477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass204,097 miles (+4,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    204,097 miles
    Test number
    654103397291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear splits in tyre but cords not exposed while inflated
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass199,354 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    199,354 miles
    Test number
    946762879929
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  9. Fail199,354 miles (+10,336)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,354 miles
    Test number
    877519623857
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  10. Pass189,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    189,018 miles
    Test number
    410329923744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail189,018 miles (+14,525)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,018 miles
    Test number
    528363142941
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail174,493 miles5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,493 miles
    Test number
    518003145058
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass174,493 miles (+8,872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    174,493 miles
    Test number
    578903245014
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass165,621 miles (+11,211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    165,621 miles
    Test number
    656053564011
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass154,410 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    154,410 miles
    Test number
    778241473007
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Fail154,365 miles (+12,339)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,365 miles
    Test number
    588346163059
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass142,026 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    142,026 miles
    Test number
    446338062020
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail142,017 miles (+8,353)1 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,017 miles
    Test number
    136135062414
    • DangerousOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass133,664 miles (+3,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    133,664 miles
    Test number
    619154951025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass130,654 miles (+3,831)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    130,654 miles
    Test number
    960467040006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,823 miles (+3,913)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    126,823 miles
    Test number
    782188349051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass122,910 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    122,910 miles
    Test number
    113515948054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass118,634 miles (+2,772)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    118,634 miles
    Test number
    712956337092
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail115,862 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,862 miles
    Test number
    173062556476
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass115,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    115,862 miles
    Test number
    922842056028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y274 USB

Does Y274 USB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y274 USB is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y274 USB?
The MOT on Y274 USB is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y274 USB done?
Y274 USB was recorded at 257,833 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 6,988 miles a year.
Has Y274 USB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y274 USB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y274 USB 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 Y274 USB find?
Y274 USB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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