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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,395 cc

Y289 BWNMOT history

Y289 BWN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 13 MOT tests, with 118,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

Y289 BWN 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 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,286 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
13 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,794 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 BWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 BWN was last recorded at 118,286 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
116,698 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,588 miles
Average per year
4,794 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,286 miles
  • 2024 – 116,698 miles
  • 2023 – 107,900 miles
  • 2022 – 107,279 miles
  • 2020 – 105,589 miles
  • 2015 – 93,794 miles
  • 2014 – 87,664 miles
  • 2013 – 77,192 miles
  • 2012 – 71,288 miles
  • 2011 – 66,193 miles
  • 2010 – 53,946 miles
  • 2009 – 41,802 miles
  • 2008 – 33,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,286 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Handbrake travel high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,286 miles (+1,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,286 miles
    Test number
    128176705252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass116,698 miles (+8,798)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    425222351167
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  3. Pass107,900 miles (+621)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    107,900 miles
    Test number
    727338741912
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed.
  4. Pass107,279 miles (+1,690)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,279 miles
    Test number
    195867378473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
  5. Pass105,589 miles (+11,795)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,589 miles
    Test number
    237552562470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,794 miles (+6,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,794 miles
    Test number
    281072965714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  7. Pass87,664 miles (+10,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,664 miles
    Test number
    318227174250
    • NoteOil leak
  8. Pass77,192 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    77,192 miles
    Test number
    678353463216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,288 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    71,288 miles
    Test number
    967155262232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,193 miles (+12,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,193 miles
    Test number
    929502851256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass53,946 miles (+12,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,946 miles
    Test number
    723608110215
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass41,802 miles (+7,828)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,802 miles
    Test number
    223537149235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,974 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,974 miles
    Test number
    111739148212
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush

Questions about Y289 BWN

Does Y289 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y289 BWN is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y289 BWN?
The MOT on Y289 BWN is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y289 BWN done?
Y289 BWN was recorded at 118,286 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,794 miles a year.
Has Y289 BWN ever failed its MOT?
No. Y289 BWN has passed all 13 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y289 BWN 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 Y289 BWN find?
Y289 BWN passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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