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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y276 USBMOT history

Y276 USB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 110,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

Y276 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 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
110,458 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y276 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 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y276 USB was last recorded at 110,458 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,576 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,882 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,576 miles
Average per year
4,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 110,458 miles
  • 2024 – 107,882 miles
  • 2023 – 105,780 miles
  • 2022 – 103,813 miles
  • 2021 – 100,285 miles
  • 2020 – 96,746 miles
  • 2019 – 92,511 miles
  • 2018 – 87,958 miles
  • 2017 – 82,181 miles
  • 2016 – 75,148 miles
  • 2015 – 70,281 miles
  • 2014 – 65,250 miles
  • 2013 – 58,482 miles
  • 2012 – 52,981 miles
  • 2011 – 45,252 miles
  • 2010 – 37,251 miles
  • 2009 – 31,383 miles
  • 2008 – 28,089 miles
  • 2007 – 21,911 miles
  • 2006 – 16,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,458 miles
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear bumper/light bar bent inwards

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,458 miles (+2,576)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    110,458 miles
    Test number
    262694831748
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,882 miles (+2,102)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,882 miles
    Test number
    193552672875
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass105,780 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    724818977519
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper/light bar bent inwards

  4. Fail105,753 miles (+1,940)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,753 miles
    Test number
    362878032797
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper/light bar bent inwards

  5. Pass103,813 miles (+3,528)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,813 miles
    Test number
    963653482141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,285 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,285 miles
    Test number
    631018184617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail100,275 miles (+3,529)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,275 miles
    Test number
    756427695371
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass96,746 miles (+4,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,746 miles
    Test number
    510773557895
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass92,511 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,511 miles
    Test number
    565931974362
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail92,439 miles (+4,481)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,439 miles
    Test number
    372843993125
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position holding on secondary catch (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle stabilizer bar bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle stabilizer bar bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear load bed floor corroded

  11. Pass87,958 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    448798891000
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLoad bed corroded
    • AdvisoryRear light bar damaged but secure

  12. Fail87,958 miles (+5,777)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,958 miles
    Test number
    638071021646
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLoad bed corroded
    • AdvisoryRear light bar damaged but secure

  13. Pass82,181 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,181 miles
    Test number
    936234964554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank wet but not leaking

  14. Fail82,062 miles (+6,914)13 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,062 miles
    Test number
    892713646253
    • FailureCentral Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureCentral Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureHalfshaft bolt loose driveshaft (4.2.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position pin missing (6.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFuel tank wet but not leaking

  15. Pass75,148 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,148 miles
    Test number
    838752804757
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror damaged but still providing a good view to the rear
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear prop shaft universal joint (parking brake)

  16. Fail75,144 miles (+4,863)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,144 miles
    Test number
    343867186833
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror damaged but still providing a good view to the rear
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear prop shaft universal joint (parking brake)

  17. Pass70,281 miles (+5,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,281 miles
    Test number
    153123286559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass65,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    466611634388
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  19. Fail65,250 miles (+6,768)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,250 miles
    Test number
    506050834322
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  20. Pass58,482 miles (+5,501)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,482 miles
    Test number
    479112413428
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass52,981 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    827327712366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Fail52,981 miles (+7,729)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    396987912307
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass45,252 miles (+374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,252 miles
    Test number
    188417901399
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged

  24. Fail44,878 miles (+7,627)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,878 miles
    Test number
    559443391234
    • FailureFront Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged

  25. Fail37,251 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    373612810357
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass37,251 miles (+5,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    37,251 miles
    Test number
    494362310376
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass31,383 miles (+3,294)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    31,383 miles
    Test number
    970587609328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,089 miles (+6,178)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,089 miles
    Test number
    990450078112
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass21,911 miles (+5,874)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,911 miles
    Test number
    314446267171
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOff side front tractor hub seal has a slight leak

  30. Pass16,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,037 miles
    Test number
    552865876130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y276 USB

Does Y276 USB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y276 USB is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y276 USB?
The MOT on Y276 USB is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y276 USB done?
Y276 USB was recorded at 110,458 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,866 miles a year.
Has Y276 USB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y276 USB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y276 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 Y276 USB find?
Y276 USB passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering idler; oil leak, but not excessive.

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