
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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.
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
Pass105,589 miles (+11,795)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 105,589 miles
- Test number
- 237552562470
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass87,664 miles (+10,472)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 87,664 miles
- Test number
- 318227174250
- NoteOil leak
Pass77,192 miles (+5,904)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 77,192 miles
- Test number
- 678353463216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,288 miles (+5,095)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 71,288 miles
- Test number
- 967155262232
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass41,802 miles (+7,828)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 41,802 miles
- Test number
- 223537149235
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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