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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y291 KYAMOT history

Y291 KYA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 104,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

Y291 KYA 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 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,870 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 KYA
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
28 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 KYA was last recorded at 104,870 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 132 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2007: 38,236 miles, lower than 84,906 miles on 13 Mar 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,738 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
132 miles
Average per year
1,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,870 miles
  • 2024 – 104,738 miles
  • 2023 – 104,378 miles
  • 2022 – 102,690 miles
  • 2021 – 101,318 miles
  • 2020 – 100,348 miles
  • 2019 – 99,097 miles
  • 2018 – 95,377 miles
  • 2017 – 90,498 miles
  • 2016 – 85,661 miles
  • 2015 – 79,153 miles
  • 2014 – 73,175 miles
  • 2013 – 70,316 miles
  • 2012 – 61,466 miles
  • 2011 – 49,237 miles
  • 2010 – 46,103 miles
  • 2009 – 43,244 miles
  • 2008 – 41,485 miles
  • 2007 – 38,236 miles
  • 2006 – 84,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,870 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive spherical joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,870 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,870 miles
    Test number
    386026823934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive spherical joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,870 miles (+132)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,870 miles
    Test number
    524041244581
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive spherical joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass104,738 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    104,738 miles
    Test number
    740092895853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,378 miles (+1,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,378 miles
    Test number
    741194805432
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass102,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,690 miles
    Test number
    358075622910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,687 miles (+1,369)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,687 miles
    Test number
    781736297903
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,318 miles
    Test number
    754570674953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,318 miles (+970)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,318 miles
    Test number
    520984132295
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass100,348 miles (+1,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    298449168539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,097 miles (+3,720)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,097 miles
    Test number
    101593569944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass95,377 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,377 miles
    Test number
    261938494747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,366 miles (+4,868)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,366 miles
    Test number
    616346227043
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering damper noisey

  13. Pass90,498 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,498 miles
    Test number
    717776977961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,486 miles (+20)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,486 miles
    Test number
    132147200471
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s and n/s (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Fail90,466 miles (+4,805)16 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,466 miles
    Test number
    404597243486
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass85,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,661 miles
    Test number
    283330794267
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting close to excess (6.6.6)

  17. Fail85,661 miles (+6,508)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,661 miles
    Test number
    354556769679
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting close to excess (6.6.6)

  18. Pass79,153 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,153 miles
    Test number
    149885635423
    • NoteLight main/dip switch worn

  19. Fail79,152 miles (+5,977)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    749705235099
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteLight main/dip switch worn

  20. Pass73,175 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,175 miles
    Test number
    486845144020
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch noisey

  21. Fail73,175 miles (+2,859)1 dangerous1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,175 miles
    Test number
    489885044015
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch noisey

  22. Pass70,316 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,316 miles
    Test number
    147523343093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail70,316 miles (+8,850)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,316 miles
    Test number
    905783543017
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass61,466 miles (+73)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,466 miles
    Test number
    217351652084
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail61,393 miles (+12,156)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,393 miles
    Test number
    808109442044
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass49,237 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,237 miles
    Test number
    249569041042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,103 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    712054280085
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres starting to perrish

  28. Fail46,103 miles (+2,859)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,103 miles
    Test number
    270347170029
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres starting to perrish

  29. Pass43,244 miles (+1,759)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,244 miles
    Test number
    211248269016
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll tyre sidewalls starting to split

  30. Pass41,485 miles (+3,249)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    41,485 miles
    Test number
    512823078020
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass38,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,236 miles
    Test number
    273081577006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  32. Fail38,236 miles (-46,670)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,236 miles
    Test number
    270661477015
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  33. Pass84,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    84,906 miles
    Test number
    292762776011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y291 KYA

Does Y291 KYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y291 KYA is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y291 KYA?
The MOT on Y291 KYA is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y291 KYA done?
Y291 KYA was recorded at 104,870 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 1,018 miles a year.
Has Y291 KYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 KYA has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y291 KYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y291 KYA find?
Y291 KYA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front hydraulic leak, but not excessive spherical joint; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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