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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y277 PREMOT history

Y277 PRE is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

Y277 PRE black 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 17 May 2027
Mileage
94,956 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y277 PRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y277 PRE was last recorded at 94,956 miles on 18 May 2026, 1,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2014: 72,112 miles, lower than 178,818 miles on 17 Apr 2012.

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
93,935 miles · 8 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,021 miles
Average per year
1,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,956 miles
  • 2025 – 93,935 miles
  • 2023 – 91,464 miles
  • 2022 – 90,126 miles
  • 2021 – 89,339 miles
  • 2020 – 86,536 miles
  • 2019 – 84,123 miles
  • 2018 – 81,983 miles
  • 2017 – 79,067 miles
  • 2016 – 73,380 miles
  • 2015 – 72,142 miles
  • 2014 – 72,112 miles
  • 2012 – 178,818 miles
  • 2011 – 167,675 miles
  • 2009 – 143,336 miles
  • 2008 – 115,280 miles
  • 2007 – 84,009 miles
  • 2006 – 65,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Axle deformed but serviceable small oil leak (5.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,956 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    94,956 miles
    Test number
    881355855662
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Axle deformed but serviceable small oil leak (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail94,956 miles (+1,021)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,956 miles
    Test number
    624425810994
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Axle deformed but serviceable small oil leak (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass93,935 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    93,935 miles
    Test number
    527208688189
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,464 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    91,464 miles
    Test number
    912910159106
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  5. Fail91,464 miles (+1,338)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,464 miles
    Test number
    657413065335
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass90,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    90,126 miles
    Test number
    124062298330
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail90,126 miles (+787)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,126 miles
    Test number
    683965719806
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,339 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,339 miles
    Test number
    671387400969
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail89,330 miles (+2,794)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,330 miles
    Test number
    883480721526
    • DangerousFuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire rear of engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,536 miles (+2,413)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    86,536 miles
    Test number
    320400645037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper bush slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass84,123 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,123 miles
    Test number
    178038362846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,983 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,983 miles
    Test number
    961989918242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,067 miles (+5,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,067 miles
    Test number
    614863796604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass73,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    889966097651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,380 miles (+1,238)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,380 miles
    Test number
    345810411265
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass72,142 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,142 miles
    Test number
    469700785073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,112 miles (-106,706)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,112 miles
    Test number
    889454184043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass178,818 miles (+11,143)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    178,818 miles
    Test number
    648518102133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass167,675 miles (+24,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    167,675 miles
    Test number
    119034301017
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass143,336 miles (+28,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    143,336 miles
    Test number
    454988259453
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  21. Pass115,280 miles (+31,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    115,280 miles
    Test number
    522176638310
    • AdvisoryLower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    84,009 miles
    Test number
    714240637330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,009 miles (+18,491)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,009 miles
    Test number
    880220037394
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass65,518 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    65,518 miles
    Test number
    471807926435
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about Y277 PRE

Does Y277 PRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y277 PRE is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y277 PRE?
The MOT on Y277 PRE is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y277 PRE done?
Y277 PRE was recorded at 94,956 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,511 miles a year.
Has Y277 PRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y277 PRE has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y277 PRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y277 PRE find?
Y277 PRE passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear inner axle deformed but serviceable small oil leak; offside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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