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Land Rover Range Rover

Blue · Lpg · 2001 · 4,554 cc

Y281 DBAMOT history

Y281 DBA is a blue lpg Land Rover Range Rover first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

Y281 DBA blue Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
144,292 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y281 DBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
4,554 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y281 DBA was last recorded at 144,292 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,290 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,292 miles
  • 2025 – 143,428 miles
  • 2024 – 142,630 miles
  • 2023 – 141,376 miles
  • 2021 – 136,711 miles
  • 2020 – 133,580 miles
  • 2019 – 130,129 miles
  • 2018 – 126,744 miles
  • 2017 – 122,660 miles
  • 2016 – 114,087 miles
  • 2015 – 110,353 miles
  • 2013 – 105,321 miles
  • 2012 – 101,810 miles
  • 2011 – 98,349 miles
  • 2010 – 94,572 miles
  • 2009 – 91,227 miles
  • 2008 – 87,874 miles
  • 2007 – 84,801 miles
  • 2006 – 81,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,292 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,292 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    144,292 miles
    Test number
    229487691523
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail144,290 miles (+862)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,290 miles
    Test number
    309695265830
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture badly pitted and corroded porous (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS lamp on (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested pipe burst on near side rear (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass143,428 miles (+798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    143,428 miles
    Test number
    448129437118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,630 miles (+1,254)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,630 miles
    Test number
    245161884681
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,376 miles (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,376 miles
    Test number
    458817792164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail141,199 miles (+4,488)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,199 miles
    Test number
    178394097349
    • 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 Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,711 miles (+3,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,711 miles
    Test number
    354442528092
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass133,580 miles (+3,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,580 miles
    Test number
    497037543798
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion on rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass130,129 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,129 miles
    Test number
    878175490683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail130,129 miles (+3,385)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,129 miles
    Test number
    737006681358
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass126,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,744 miles
    Test number
    386481390941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,744 miles (+4,084)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,744 miles
    Test number
    196399484890
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass122,660 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,660 miles
    Test number
    375554494839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,924 miles (+4,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,924 miles
    Test number
    869251280490
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass114,087 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,087 miles
    Test number
    153010861968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail114,087 miles (+3,734)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,087 miles
    Test number
    202478326097
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass110,353 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,353 miles
    Test number
    937873615025
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail110,352 miles (+5,031)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,352 miles
    Test number
    217513315017
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod missing (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass105,321 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    105,321 miles
    Test number
    987065433201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,319 miles (+3,509)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,319 miles
    Test number
    727141733252
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall crack

  21. Pass101,810 miles (+3,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    107041942211
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass98,349 miles (+3,777)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    98,349 miles
    Test number
    747288221267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass94,572 miles (+3,345)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    94,572 miles
    Test number
    523967330222
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge and cracks in tread.

  24. Pass91,227 miles (+3,353)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,227 miles
    Test number
    103032939219
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass87,874 miles (+3,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,874 miles
    Test number
    461514528231
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass84,801 miles (+3,215)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    84,801 miles
    Test number
    704681347262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass81,586 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    581980856279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,580 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,580 miles
    Test number
    734769546218
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about Y281 DBA

Does Y281 DBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 DBA is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y281 DBA?
The MOT on Y281 DBA is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y281 DBA done?
Y281 DBA was recorded at 144,292 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 3,174 miles a year.
Has Y281 DBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y281 DBA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y281 DBA 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 Y281 DBA find?
Y281 DBA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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