Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y293 KYAMOT history
Y293 KYA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 158,774 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 158,774 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,003 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y293 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
- 31 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y293 KYA was last recorded at 158,774 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 158,774 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,003 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,774 miles
- 2025 – 154,386 miles
- 2024 – 150,399 miles
- 2023 – 146,644 miles
- 2022 – 138,535 miles
- 2021 – 132,564 miles
- 2019 – 125,056 miles
- 2018 – 119,009 miles
- 2017 – 111,021 miles
- 2016 – 104,835 miles
- 2015 – 98,708 miles
- 2014 – 92,345 miles
- 2013 – 86,001 miles
- 2012 – 79,473 miles
- 2011 – 72,047 miles
- 2010 – 64,260 miles
- 2009 – 57,358 miles
- 2008 – 48,831 miles
- 2007 – 41,479 miles
- 2006 – 33,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,774 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
31 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,774 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 158,774 miles
- Test number
- 536939934959
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroded
Fail158,774 miles (+4,388)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,774 miles
- Test number
- 246445295395
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle top balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroded
Pass154,386 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 154,386 miles
- Test number
- 781024912598
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,386 miles (+3,987)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,386 miles
- Test number
- 791940949592
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,399 miles (+3,755)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 150,399 miles
- Test number
- 399601023689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,644 miles (+8,109)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 146,644 miles
- Test number
- 617309846026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,535 miles (+5,971)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 138,535 miles
- Test number
- 464539364741
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,564 miles (+7,508)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,564 miles
- Test number
- 266319478015
- AdvisoryO/s/r brake disc slightly corroded
Pass125,056 miles (+6,047)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 125,056 miles
- Test number
- 856727681767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,009 miles (+7,988)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 119,009 miles
- Test number
- 549152044822
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,021 miles (+6,186)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 111,021 miles
- Test number
- 892831001527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,835 miles (+6,127)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 104,835 miles
- Test number
- 743637104272
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting close to wear bars in places
Fail98,708 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,708 miles
- Test number
- 249131045465
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass98,708 miles (+6,363)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2016
- Odometer
- 98,708 miles
- Test number
- 645281345132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,345 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2015
- Odometer
- 92,345 miles
- Test number
- 245192244191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,345 miles (+6,344)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,345 miles
- Test number
- 748900044134
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass86,001 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2014
- Odometer
- 86,001 miles
- Test number
- 906936433159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,996 miles (+6,523)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,996 miles
- Test number
- 158863833128
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront prop shaft u/j worn
Pass79,473 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2013
- Odometer
- 79,473 miles
- Test number
- 779761452141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,473 miles (+7,426)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,473 miles
- Test number
- 505090152153
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass72,047 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2012
- Odometer
- 72,047 miles
- Test number
- 475535341117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,047 miles (+7,787)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,047 miles
- Test number
- 606275441193
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass64,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 64,260 miles
- Test number
- 614124930150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,260 miles (+6,902)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,260 miles
- Test number
- 211272830107
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureTyre(s) incorrect because cross-ply or bias-belted tyres are fitted on the rear axle and radial-ply tyres are fitted on the front axle. (4.1.A.2b)
Fail57,358 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,358 miles
- Test number
- 234377449157
- Repaired at testCentre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass57,358 miles (+8,527)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 57,358 miles
- Test number
- 444327949183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,831 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2009
- Odometer
- 48,831 miles
- Test number
- 223501048148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,831 miles (+7,352)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,831 miles
- Test number
- 100081148193
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass41,479 miles (+7,903)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2008
- Odometer
- 41,479 miles
- Test number
- 552832357138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 33,576 miles
- Test number
- 924279136164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,576 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,576 miles
- Test number
- 313989136157
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about Y293 KYA
- Does Y293 KYA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y293 KYA is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y293 KYA?
- The MOT on Y293 KYA is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y293 KYA done?
- Y293 KYA was recorded at 158,774 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 6,003 miles a year.
- Has Y293 KYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y293 KYA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y293 KYA 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 Y293 KYA find?
- Y293 KYA passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear @ rear; offside front swivel seal leaking; offside rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.
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