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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y294 UBCMOT history

Y294 UBC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 168,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

Y294 UBC red 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 28 Oct 2026
Mileage
168,369 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 UBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 UBC was last recorded at 168,369 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,219 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,150 miles
Average per year
5,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 168,369 miles
  • 2024 – 164,219 miles
  • 2023 – 160,104 miles
  • 2022 – 155,998 miles
  • 2021 – 152,561 miles
  • 2020 – 148,644 miles
  • 2019 – 145,519 miles
  • 2018 – 141,138 miles
  • 2017 – 135,835 miles
  • 2016 – 132,753 miles
  • 2015 – 128,354 miles
  • 2014 – 119,338 miles
  • 2012 – 111,723 miles
  • 2011 – 110,472 miles
  • 2010 – 108,638 miles
  • 2009 – 100,436 miles
  • 2008 – 89,802 miles
  • 2007 – 74,824 miles
  • 2006 – 63,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,369 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,369 miles (+4,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    168,369 miles
    Test number
    115940672481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Pass164,219 miles (+4,115)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    164,219 miles
    Test number
    193487555474
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass160,104 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    160,104 miles
    Test number
    511318475135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail160,095 miles (+4,097)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,095 miles
    Test number
    632328085713
    • MajorCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint from drop arm to steering linkage/track bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass155,998 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    155,998 miles
    Test number
    624218469064
    • AdvisoryCentral Front drop arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryCentral Front steering damper bush slight play

  6. Fail155,998 miles (+3,437)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,998 miles
    Test number
    202321878809
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front drop arm ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryCentral Front steering damper bush slight play

  7. Pass152,561 miles (+3,917)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,561 miles
    Test number
    680027876954
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass148,644 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,644 miles
    Test number
    306765423372
    • AdvisoryCentral Front steering damper upper bush has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering box drop arm dust cover split
    • AdvisoryPlease clean vehicle before mot or it will be refused for testing

  9. Fail148,636 miles (+3,117)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,636 miles
    Test number
    552081012446
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front steering damper upper bush has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering box drop arm dust cover split
    • AdvisoryPlease clean vehicle before mot or it will be refused for testing

  10. Pass145,519 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,519 miles
    Test number
    953820446388
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper axel swivel dust cover split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights bit poor, could do with new ones to improve out put.

  11. Fail145,519 miles (+4,381)2 dangerous2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,519 miles
    Test number
    787008000866
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper axel swivel dust cover split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering damper bush slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth head lights bit poor, could do with new ones to improve out put.

  12. Pass141,138 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,138 miles
    Test number
    528687173324
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  13. Fail141,138 miles (+5,303)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,138 miles
    Test number
    412124867568
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear top mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  14. Pass135,835 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    135,835 miles
    Test number
    660954324573
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail135,835 miles (+3,082)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,835 miles
    Test number
    389627797019
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass132,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    132,753 miles
    Test number
    656597421739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail132,753 miles (+4,399)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,753 miles
    Test number
    643321353024
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass128,354 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    128,354 miles
    Test number
    889242385191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,345 miles (+9,007)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,345 miles
    Test number
    728364175148
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail119,338 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,338 miles
    Test number
    246270944103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass119,338 miles (+7,615)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,338 miles
    Test number
    367020044192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass111,723 miles (+1,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    111,723 miles
    Test number
    438311412320
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  23. Pass110,472 miles (+18)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    110,472 miles
    Test number
    889965601367
    • NoteAll front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
    • NoteBoth front pheres leaking
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  24. Fail110,454 miles (+1,816)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,454 miles
    Test number
    527674391208
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll front brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection
    • NoteBoth front pheres leaking
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded

  25. Fail108,638 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,638 miles
    Test number
    202411360285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass108,638 miles (+8,202)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    108,638 miles
    Test number
    291211660291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass100,436 miles (+10,634)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,436 miles
    Test number
    160293859229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    89,802 miles
    Test number
    360983568204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail89,802 miles (+14,978)1 dangerous9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,802 miles
    Test number
    200105148265
    • DangerousNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • NoteSteering damper bush excessive wear

  30. Pass74,824 miles (+11,074)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    74,824 miles
    Test number
    794563697141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering damper slight play in bush

  31. Pass63,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    63,750 miles
    Test number
    871475336202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 UBC

Does Y294 UBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y294 UBC is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y294 UBC?
The MOT on Y294 UBC is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y294 UBC done?
Y294 UBC was recorded at 168,369 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
Has Y294 UBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 UBC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y294 UBC 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 Y294 UBC find?
Y294 UBC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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