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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y297 UDOMOT history

Y297 UDO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 56,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2024.

Y297 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 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
56,925 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 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
25 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 UDO was last recorded at 56,925 miles on 30 Oct 2024, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,910 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
1,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 56,925 miles
  • 2023 – 56,766 miles
  • 2022 – 56,302 miles
  • 2021 – 55,186 miles
  • 2020 – 54,287 miles
  • 2019 – 53,154 miles
  • 2018 – 52,362 miles
  • 2017 – 51,316 miles
  • 2016 – 50,649 miles
  • 2015 – 50,505 miles
  • 2013 – 50,446 miles
  • 2011 – 49,221 miles
  • 2010 – 44,879 miles
  • 2009 – 39,873 miles
  • 2008 – 35,328 miles
  • 2007 – 31,136 miles
  • 2006 – 27,113 miles
  • 2005 – 23,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,925 miles
  • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth front hub swivels leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2013

  • Coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Coil spring corroded ALL 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Roof lining loose but not causing issues with vision

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,925 miles (+15)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    56,925 miles
    Test number
    636365907364
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub swivels leaking

  2. Fail56,910 miles (+144)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,910 miles
    Test number
    795687989952
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub swivels leaking

  3. Pass56,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,766 miles
    Test number
    329243756274
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail56,766 miles (+464)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,766 miles
    Test number
    583027833764
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,302 miles (+1,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,302 miles
    Test number
    409195586597
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass55,186 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,186 miles
    Test number
    549920142673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRoof lining loose but not causing issues with vision

  7. Fail55,136 miles (+849)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,136 miles
    Test number
    391343722132
    • MajorCentral Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRoof lining loose but not causing issues with vision

  8. Pass54,287 miles (+1,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,287 miles
    Test number
    334702453306
    • AdvisoryHead lining hanging down touching drivers head
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass53,154 miles (+792)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,154 miles
    Test number
    154593099771
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass52,362 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,362 miles
    Test number
    415829241024
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail52,335 miles (+1,019)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,335 miles
    Test number
    664804765657
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box droplink ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,316 miles (+667)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,316 miles
    Test number
    370047999224
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet blocked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll four coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front swivel housings leaking oil.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion forming all over chassis

  13. Pass50,649 miles (+144)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,649 miles
    Test number
    799725071085
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPassenger washer jet not working

  14. Pass50,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    50,505 miles
    Test number
    595368059044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing oil leak (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing oil leak (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail50,505 miles (+59)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,505 miles
    Test number
    276836508656
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing oil leak (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing oil leak (2.5.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass50,446 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,446 miles
    Test number
    226799663486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  17. Fail50,446 miles (+1,225)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,446 miles
    Test number
    278899963106
    • Repaired at testDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Pass49,221 miles (+4,342)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,221 miles
    Test number
    546797281254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass44,879 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,879 miles
    Test number
    910748680292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,864 miles (+4,991)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,864 miles
    Test number
    982646880287
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Fail39,873 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,873 miles
    Test number
    520616589288
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass39,873 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,873 miles
    Test number
    524516589227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,328 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,328 miles
    Test number
    522268488252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,136 miles (+4,023)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,136 miles
    Test number
    243232597236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,113 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,113 miles
    Test number
    271038276240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,800 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    23,800 miles
    Test number
    224555685259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail23,799 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,799 miles
    Test number
    833594485289
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y297 UDO

Does Y297 UDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 UDO expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 UDO?
The MOT on Y297 UDO expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 UDO done?
Y297 UDO was recorded at 56,925 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2024, an average of 1,739 miles a year.
Has Y297 UDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 UDO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y297 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 Y297 UDO find?
Y297 UDO passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; coil spring corroded all; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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