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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y278 USBMOT history

Y278 USB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y278 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
112,008 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 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
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 USB was last recorded at 112,008 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 1,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,222 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,786 miles
Average per year
1,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,008 miles
  • 2024 – 110,222 miles
  • 2023 – 109,223 miles
  • 2022 – 108,445 miles
  • 2021 – 107,569 miles
  • 2020 – 106,838 miles
  • 2019 – 106,268 miles
  • 2018 – 105,478 miles
  • 2017 – 104,694 miles
  • 2016 – 103,864 miles
  • 2015 – 102,746 miles
  • 2014 – 101,552 miles
  • 2013 – 100,246 miles
  • 2012 – 99,524 miles
  • 2011 – 98,442 miles
  • 2010 – 97,432 miles
  • 2009 – 95,827 miles
  • 2008 – 93,995 miles
  • 2007 – 91,815 miles
  • 2006 – 90,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,008 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,008 miles (+1,786)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    112,008 miles
    Test number
    483770998955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,222 miles (+999)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,222 miles
    Test number
    869519028422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass109,223 miles (+778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,223 miles
    Test number
    994248462356
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass108,445 miles (+876)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,445 miles
    Test number
    864030418440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,569 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    107,569 miles
    Test number
    996980534173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,559 miles (+721)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    795785799804
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  7. Pass106,838 miles (+570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,838 miles
    Test number
    765949409816
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,268 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,268 miles
    Test number
    328410981299
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,478 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,478 miles
    Test number
    462149474553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,467 miles (+773)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,467 miles
    Test number
    357391298186
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass104,694 miles (+830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    104,694 miles
    Test number
    615352675819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass103,864 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,864 miles
    Test number
    322356530449
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail103,853 miles (+1,107)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,853 miles
    Test number
    559290292078
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass102,746 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,746 miles
    Test number
    701985802855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail102,734 miles (+1,182)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,734 miles
    Test number
    111111860602
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  16. Pass101,552 miles (+1,306)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    101,552 miles
    Test number
    475997964271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    917678263245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,246 miles (+722)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    626358363220
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureSteering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

  19. Pass99,524 miles (+1,082)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,524 miles
    Test number
    395499062492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,442 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    98,442 miles
    Test number
    375076151418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass97,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    231301070230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,432 miles (+1,605)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,432 miles
    Test number
    563391370214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass95,827 miles (+1,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    95,827 miles
    Test number
    162230669203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass93,995 miles (+2,180)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    93,995 miles
    Test number
    644480588298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,815 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    91,815 miles
    Test number
    102651487242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    90,635 miles
    Test number
    844482996154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 USB

Does Y278 USB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y278 USB is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y278 USB?
The MOT on Y278 USB is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y278 USB done?
Y278 USB was recorded at 112,008 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 1,084 miles a year.
Has Y278 USB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 USB has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y278 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 Y278 USB find?
Y278 USB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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