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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y284 ESCMOT history

Y284 ESC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 223,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

Y284 ESC white 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 Jul 2027
Mileage
223,157 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,409 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y284 ESC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y284 ESC was last recorded at 223,157 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 9,666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,491 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,666 miles
Average per year
6,409 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,157 miles
  • 2025 – 213,491 miles
  • 2024 – 204,137 miles
  • 2023 – 195,577 miles
  • 2022 – 185,959 miles
  • 2021 – 177,601 miles
  • 2018 – 177,529 miles
  • 2017 – 176,441 miles
  • 2015 – 173,287 miles
  • 2014 – 170,327 miles
  • 2013 – 166,817 miles
  • 2012 – 162,808 miles
  • 2011 – 158,164 miles
  • 2010 – 150,775 miles
  • 2009 – 143,081 miles
  • 2008 – 131,117 miles
  • 2007 – 115,430 miles
  • 2006 – 93,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,157 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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,157 miles (+9,666)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    223,157 miles
    Test number
    947403575309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass213,491 miles (+9,354)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    213,491 miles
    Test number
    200190399591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,137 miles (+8,560)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    204,137 miles
    Test number
    741808112633
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass195,577 miles (+9,618)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    195,577 miles
    Test number
    425802297805
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass185,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    185,959 miles
    Test number
    551060208322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail185,959 miles (+8,358)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,959 miles
    Test number
    153434180506
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass177,601 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    177,601 miles
    Test number
    659796562405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail177,571 miles (+42)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,571 miles
    Test number
    273017920373
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass177,529 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    177,529 miles
    Test number
    273757819467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass176,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    176,441 miles
    Test number
    479592585699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail176,441 miles (+3,154)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,441 miles
    Test number
    668692900569
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass173,287 miles (+2,960)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    173,287 miles
    Test number
    739995546258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass170,327 miles (+3,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    170,327 miles
    Test number
    296585204368
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass166,817 miles (+4,009)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    166,817 miles
    Test number
    577969793235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass162,808 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    162,808 miles
    Test number
    427140082268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass158,164 miles (+7,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    158,164 miles
    Test number
    499471281252
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  17. Pass150,775 miles (+7,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    150,775 miles
    Test number
    780232580230
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass143,081 miles (+36)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    143,081 miles
    Test number
    350901189246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre tread area
    • NoteSlight wear to rear propshaft splines

  19. Fail143,045 miles (+11,928)6 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,045 miles
    Test number
    462689779235
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside rear and nearside rear shock absorber top mounting bushes worn
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre tread area
    • NoteSlight wear to rear propshaft splines

  20. Pass131,117 miles (+15,687)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    131,117 miles
    Test number
    621267068279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteHandbrake reserve travel near limit

  21. Pass115,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    115,430 miles
    Test number
    380901087217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,430 miles (+4,466)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,430 miles
    Test number
    813007277247
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass110,964 miles (+17,793)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    110,964 miles
    Test number
    413313697052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass93,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    93,171 miles
    Test number
    673984396030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,171 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,171 miles
    Test number
    324774096024
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y284 ESC

Does Y284 ESC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y284 ESC is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y284 ESC?
The MOT on Y284 ESC is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y284 ESC done?
Y284 ESC was recorded at 223,157 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 6,409 miles a year.
Has Y284 ESC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y284 ESC has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y284 ESC 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 Y284 ESC find?
Y284 ESC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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