Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y303 WKMMOT history
Y303 WKM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 157,334 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 157,334 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y303 WKM
- 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 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y303 WKM was last recorded at 157,334 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 156,732 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 602 miles
- Average per year
- 5,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,334 miles
- 2025 – 156,732 miles
- 2024 – 155,918 miles
- 2023 – 154,839 miles
- 2022 – 153,227 miles
- 2021 – 152,272 miles
- 2020 – 151,438 miles
- 2019 – 150,610 miles
- 2018 – 149,607 miles
- 2017 – 147,700 miles
- 2014 – 146,352 miles
- 2013 – 142,797 miles
- 2012 – 129,265 miles
- 2011 – 117,556 miles
- 2010 – 104,005 miles
- 2009 – 91,304 miles
- 2008 – 76,725 miles
- 2007 – 62,893 miles
- 2006 – 48,794 miles
- 2005 – 34,598 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,334 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front floor well corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front axle swivel seals slightly weeping oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,334 miles (+602)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 157,334 miles
- Test number
- 768307228270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,732 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 156,732 miles
- Test number
- 432063213101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,732 miles (+814)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,732 miles
- Test number
- 874060399262
- Repaired at testLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass155,918 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 155,918 miles
- Test number
- 125963527389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,915 miles (+1,076)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,915 miles
- Test number
- 943874810206
- MajorNearside 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 Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass154,839 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 154,839 miles
- Test number
- 524103269259
- AdvisoryFront floor well corroding
Fail154,835 miles (+1,608)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,835 miles
- Test number
- 543306521715
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront floor well corroding
Pass153,227 miles (+955)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 153,227 miles
- Test number
- 342646960495
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front foot well floor at front corroding
Pass152,272 miles2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 152,272 miles
- Test number
- 849430616753
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Axle seeping oil
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail152,271 miles (+833)1 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,271 miles
- Test number
- 791588438731
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Axle seeping oil
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass151,438 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 151,438 miles
- Test number
- 780136034413
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront axle swivel seals slightly weeping oil
Fail151,435 miles (+825)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,435 miles
- Test number
- 253401150476
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront axle swivel seals slightly weeping oil
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass150,610 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 150,610 miles
- Test number
- 542221391171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,610 miles (+1,003)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,610 miles
- Test number
- 132940418446
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Pass149,607 miles (+1,907)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 149,607 miles
- Test number
- 451011201654
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass147,700 miles (+1,348)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 147,700 miles
- Test number
- 683968074120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,352 miles (+3,555)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 146,352 miles
- Test number
- 575381294219
- NoteExhaust corroded
- NoteRear cross member corroded
Pass142,797 miles (+13,532)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 142,797 miles
- Test number
- 596456753237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass129,265 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 129,265 miles
- Test number
- 187339802209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,265 miles (+11,709)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,265 miles
- Test number
- 996229102279
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass117,556 miles (+13,551)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 117,556 miles
- Test number
- 825747701254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,005 miles (+12,701)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 104,005 miles
- Test number
- 324504590141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,304 miles (+14,579)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 91,304 miles
- Test number
- 863436809238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,725 miles (+13,832)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 76,725 miles
- Test number
- 323158808444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,893 miles (+14,099)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 62,893 miles
- Test number
- 703777807235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,794 miles (+14,196)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 48,794 miles
- Test number
- 981358706272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass34,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 34,598 miles
- Test number
- 561019505268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y303 WKM
- Does Y303 WKM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y303 WKM is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y303 WKM?
- The MOT on Y303 WKM is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y303 WKM done?
- Y303 WKM was recorded at 157,334 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
- Has Y303 WKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y303 WKM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y303 WKM 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 Y303 WKM find?
- Y303 WKM passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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