Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y297 WKMMOT history
Y297 WKM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 16,149 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 16,149 mi
- At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y297 WKM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 26 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y297 WKM was last recorded at 16,149 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 26 Jul 2010: 8,793 miles, lower than 75,670 miles on 14 Jul 2009.
- 19 Jul 2018: 14,232 miles, lower than 142,325 miles on 16 Jul 2018.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 15,971 miles · 20 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 178 miles
- Average per year
- 542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 16,149 miles
- 2024 – 15,971 miles
- 2023 – 15,742 miles
- 2022 – 15,484 miles
- 2021 – 15,056 miles
- 2020 – 14,766 miles
- 2019 – 14,512 miles
- 2018 – 14,232 miles
- 2017 – 13,925 miles
- 2016 – 13,360 miles
- 2015 – 12,826 miles
- 2014 – 12,042 miles
- 2013 – 11,063 miles
- 2012 – 10,235 miles
- 2011 – 9,605 miles
- 2010 – 8,793 miles
- 2009 – 75,670 miles
- 2008 – 68,140 miles
- 2007 – 6,166 miles
- 2006 – 5,672 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass16,149 miles
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Difficulty in closing and securing door. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. [Manufactured 47/05] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. [ Manufactured 47/05] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. [Manufactured 47/05] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Light brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. [Manufactured 47/05] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (j))
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass16,149 miles (+178)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 16,149 miles
- Test number
- 458178130609
- MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Difficulty in closing and securing door. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. [Manufactured 47/05] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. [ Manufactured 47/05] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. [Manufactured 47/05] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Light brake bind. (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished. [Manufactured 47/05] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (j))
Pass15,971 miles (+229)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 15,971 miles
- Test number
- 194256112711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass15,742 miles (+258)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 15,742 miles
- Test number
- 308438834560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll 4 tyres 18years old
Pass15,484 miles (+428)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 15,484 miles
- Test number
- 504540792150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass15,056 miles (+290)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 15,056 miles
- Test number
- 485217086157
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass14,766 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 14,766 miles
- Test number
- 586341946871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,762 miles (+250)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,762 miles
- Test number
- 654356111260
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass14,512 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 14,512 miles
- Test number
- 367492854798
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail14,512 miles (+280)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,512 miles
- Test number
- 603938352625
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass14,232 miles (-128,093)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 14,232 miles
- Test number
- 989964928714
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail142,325 miles (+128,400)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,325 miles
- Test number
- 471111379860
- MajorNearside Front Steering 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))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt center axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass13,925 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 13,925 miles
- Test number
- 273114391908
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,925 miles (+565)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,925 miles
- Test number
- 958773561735
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft loose
Pass13,360 miles (+534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 13,360 miles
- Test number
- 845088484047
- AdvisoryTyres perished
Pass12,826 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 12,826 miles
- Test number
- 296131005274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,826 miles (+784)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,826 miles
- Test number
- 505601105267
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass12,042 miles (+979)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 12,042 miles
- Test number
- 185259194138
- NoteAll tyres perished
Pass11,063 miles (+828)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 11,063 miles
- Test number
- 676810903208
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass10,235 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 10,235 miles
- Test number
- 665099002294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail10,235 miles (+630)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 10,235 miles
- Test number
- 615646702263
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass9,605 miles (+812)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 9,605 miles
- Test number
- 997967501276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,793 miles (-66,877)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 8,793 miles
- Test number
- 381327700452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,670 miles (+7,530)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 75,670 miles
- Test number
- 741685999141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,140 miles (+61,974)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 68,140 miles
- Test number
- 472333408204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,166 miles (+494)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 6,166 miles
- Test number
- 644301007230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,672 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 5,672 miles
- Test number
- 161799606245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y297 WKM
- Does Y297 WKM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 WKM is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y297 WKM?
- The MOT on Y297 WKM is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y297 WKM done?
- Y297 WKM was recorded at 16,149 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 542 miles a year.
- Has Y297 WKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y297 WKM has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y297 WKM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y297 WKM find?
- Y297 WKM passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front tyre obviously under inflated; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked.; offside front tyre obviously under inflated, and 9 more.
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