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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y307 VCSMOT history

Y307 VCS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 114,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

Y307 VCS blue 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 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
114,316 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,542 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y307 VCS
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
25 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y307 VCS was last recorded at 114,316 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 1,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,615 miles · 12 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,701 miles
Average per year
3,542 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 114,316 miles
  • 2021 – 112,615 miles
  • 2020 – 111,238 miles
  • 2019 – 107,539 miles
  • 2018 – 104,182 miles
  • 2017 – 99,474 miles
  • 2016 – 94,782 miles
  • 2015 – 89,530 miles
  • 2014 – 84,055 miles
  • 2013 – 78,725 miles
  • 2012 – 72,259 miles
  • 2011 – 71,467 miles
  • 2010 – 70,165 miles
  • 2008 – 66,017 miles
  • 2007 – 64,302 miles
  • 2006 – 56,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass114,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    114,316 miles
    Test number
    531078041687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail114,316 miles (+1,701)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,316 miles
    Test number
    150850875627
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine void result (8.2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass112,615 miles (+1,377)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,615 miles
    Test number
    447930327447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,238 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    111,238 miles
    Test number
    827207137971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,539 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,539 miles
    Test number
    657370895888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,487 miles (+3,305)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,487 miles
    Test number
    883641589369
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside body mountains (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside and offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass104,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,182 miles
    Test number
    632138545951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,182 miles (+4,708)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,182 miles
    Test number
    698950929997
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside and offside by fuel tank (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside chassis (6.1.B.2)

  9. Pass99,474 miles (+4,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,474 miles
    Test number
    994367954530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass94,782 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,782 miles
    Test number
    540172924415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail94,761 miles (+5,231)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,761 miles
    Test number
    120340634704
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis next to tank (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis next to tank (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  12. Pass89,530 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,530 miles
    Test number
    988665505107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,516 miles (+5,461)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,516 miles
    Test number
    246324405420
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass84,055 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,055 miles
    Test number
    708207004138
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail84,025 miles (+5,300)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,025 miles
    Test number
    175475104176
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass78,725 miles (+6,466)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    78,725 miles
    Test number
    247968803137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,259 miles (+792)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,259 miles
    Test number
    288610212152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,467 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,467 miles
    Test number
    249170741429
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail71,467 miles (+1,302)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,467 miles
    Test number
    879920141186
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass70,165 miles (+4,148)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    70,165 miles
    Test number
    994682620123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,017 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,017 miles
    Test number
    741487368257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,017 miles (+3)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,017 miles
    Test number
    714016168273
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Fail66,014 miles (+1,712)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,014 miles
    Test number
    624858648294
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail64,302 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,302 miles
    Test number
    280721157443
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play at offside/front steering damper bush

  25. Pass64,302 miles (+8,242)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,302 miles
    Test number
    871481757138
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play at offside/front steering damper bush

  26. Pass56,060 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    56,060 miles
    Test number
    201846826146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y307 VCS

Does Y307 VCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y307 VCS expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y307 VCS?
The MOT on Y307 VCS expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y307 VCS done?
Y307 VCS was recorded at 114,316 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 3,542 miles a year.
Has Y307 VCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y307 VCS has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y307 VCS 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 Y307 VCS find?
Y307 VCS passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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