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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y296 UDOMOT history

Y296 UDO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 169,011 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2025.

Y296 UDO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
169,011 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 UDO
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
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 UDO was last recorded at 169,011 miles on 8 Aug 2025, 719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,292 miles · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
719 miles
Average per year
4,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,011 miles
  • 2024 – 168,292 miles
  • 2023 – 167,697 miles
  • 2022 – 167,196 miles
  • 2021 – 167,048 miles
  • 2020 – 166,239 miles
  • 2019 – 166,178 miles
  • 2018 – 164,236 miles
  • 2017 – 157,353 miles
  • 2016 – 153,638 miles
  • 2015 – 147,041 miles
  • 2014 – 140,994 miles
  • 2013 – 136,713 miles
  • 2012 – 132,503 miles
  • 2011 – 127,915 miles
  • 2010 – 118,689 miles
  • 2009 – 111,468 miles
  • 2008 – 104,737 miles
  • 2007 – 97,065 miles
  • 2006 – 88,101 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,011 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near to shocker top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near to pas box (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,011 miles (+719)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    169,011 miles
    Test number
    853611741718
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near to shocker top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near to pas box (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play uj (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,292 miles (+595)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    168,292 miles
    Test number
    941606615105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Floor not fully secure footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near to pas box (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear prop uj slight play

  3. Pass167,697 miles (+501)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,697 miles
    Test number
    824731071001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass167,196 miles (+148)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    167,196 miles
    Test number
    451914121646
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Floor not fully secure footwell corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  5. Pass167,048 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    167,048 miles
    Test number
    761839430922
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking

  6. Fail167,048 miles (+809)3 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,048 miles
    Test number
    246070297652
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive drivers footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering damper leaking

  7. Pass166,239 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    166,239 miles
    Test number
    900569621956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail166,239 miles (+61)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,239 miles
    Test number
    205251608249
    • Repaired at testNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing insecure (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail166,178 miles (+1,942)3 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,178 miles
    Test number
    765807084353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached CHASSI (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected FLOOR (1.1.21 (e) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached CHASSI (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Pass164,236 miles (+78)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    164,236 miles
    Test number
    175438202956
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail164,158 miles (+6,805)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,158 miles
    Test number
    382253030882
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass157,353 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,353 miles
    Test number
    572595360600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,638 miles (+6,597)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    153,638 miles
    Test number
    974882605331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass147,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    147,041 miles
    Test number
    189520785106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail147,041 miles (+6,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,041 miles
    Test number
    458540585183
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass140,994 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    140,994 miles
    Test number
    288763684491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,713 miles (+4,210)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    136,713 miles
    Test number
    739387473137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll tyres splitting on outer walls but not showing cords
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes from flexys to calipers corroding
    • NoteBrake pipes across rear axle corroding
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust sections corroding
    • NoteMain brake pipe at off side rear corroding
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorating

  18. Pass132,503 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    132,503 miles
    Test number
    959048772164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass127,915 miles (+9,226)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    127,915 miles
    Test number
    465652061119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,689 miles (+7,221)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    118,689 miles
    Test number
    750313960196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass111,468 miles (+6,731)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    111,468 miles
    Test number
    141873869171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass104,737 miles (+7,672)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    104,737 miles
    Test number
    973384968115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,065 miles (+8,964)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    97,065 miles
    Test number
    184857057186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,101 miles
    Test number
    271077056445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 UDO

Does Y296 UDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 UDO expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 UDO?
The MOT on Y296 UDO expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 UDO done?
Y296 UDO was recorded at 169,011 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2025, an average of 4,220 miles a year.
Has Y296 UDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 UDO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y296 UDO 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 Y296 UDO find?
Y296 UDO passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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