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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y287 RVSMOT history

Y287 RVS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

Y287 RVS green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
143,767 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,655 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 RVS
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
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 RVS was last recorded at 143,767 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,757 miles · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,655 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,767 miles
  • 2023 – 141,067 miles
  • 2021 – 138,994 miles
  • 2020 – 136,126 miles
  • 2019 – 132,618 miles
  • 2018 – 129,751 miles
  • 2017 – 127,059 miles
  • 2016 – 125,823 miles
  • 2015 – 124,389 miles
  • 2014 – 119,352 miles
  • 2013 – 115,147 miles
  • 2012 – 110,601 miles
  • 2011 – 102,211 miles
  • 2010 – 91,022 miles
  • 2009 – 78,409 miles
  • 2008 – 68,419 miles
  • 2007 – 61,647 miles
  • 2006 – 60,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,767 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,767 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,767 miles
    Test number
    743850291690
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail143,757 miles (+2,690)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,757 miles
    Test number
    659061899713
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass141,067 miles (+2,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,067 miles
    Test number
    205447108937
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass138,994 miles (+2,868)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    138,994 miles
    Test number
    820751319169
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Slight wear in both sides lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some corrosion to both outer pipes to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged minor damage to webbing on both belts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wearing thin / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some corrosion to both rear axle brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear radius arm mounts splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both "A" frame bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres - cracks to inners / outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass136,126 miles (+3,508)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    136,126 miles
    Test number
    381744257179
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Pass132,618 miles (+2,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    132,618 miles
    Test number
    990368150728
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass129,751 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,751 miles
    Test number
    687717277655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,059 miles (+1,236)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    127,059 miles
    Test number
    240551668216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,823 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    125,823 miles
    Test number
    191142369192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail125,823 miles (+1,434)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,823 miles
    Test number
    955400861013
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  11. Pass124,389 miles (+5,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,389 miles
    Test number
    815920005134
    • 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)

  12. Pass119,352 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,352 miles
    Test number
    279340594003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,147 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    115,147 miles
    Test number
    267610203182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass110,601 miles (+185)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    110,601 miles
    Test number
    177098182045
    • NoteDeterioration both rear brake flex ferrules
    • NoteNearside front axle seal weeping
    • NoteOffside rear drop link ball joint slightly worn
    • NotePitting on rear brake disc inner faces
    • NoteWear in nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

  15. Fail110,416 miles (+8,205)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,416 miles
    Test number
    169705072470
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass102,211 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    102,211 miles
    Test number
    385394481063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,067 miles (+11,045)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,067 miles
    Test number
    228400181079
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass91,022 miles (+12,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,022 miles
    Test number
    360122180005
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass78,409 miles (+9,990)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    78,409 miles
    Test number
    280185969046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    68,419 miles
    Test number
    110721978082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,403 miles (+6,756)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,403 miles
    Test number
    912421778069
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass61,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    61,647 miles
    Test number
    331008587005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,647 miles (+1,391)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,647 miles
    Test number
    543158787068
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  24. Pass60,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    60,256 miles
    Test number
    554067966048
    • 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)

Questions about Y287 RVS

Does Y287 RVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y287 RVS expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y287 RVS?
The MOT on Y287 RVS expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y287 RVS done?
Y287 RVS was recorded at 143,767 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 4,655 miles a year.
Has Y287 RVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 RVS has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y287 RVS 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 Y287 RVS find?
Y287 RVS passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front joint; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides, and 1 more.

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