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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y308 VCSMOT history

Y308 VCS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

Y308 VCS green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
113,696 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 VCS
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
8 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y308 VCS was last recorded at 113,696 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,669 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
1,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,696 miles
  • 2025 – 113,669 miles
  • 2024 – 113,652 miles
  • 2023 – 113,625 miles
  • 2022 – 113,601 miles
  • 2021 – 113,525 miles
  • 2020 – 113,476 miles
  • 2019 – 113,406 miles
  • 2018 – 113,133 miles
  • 2017 – 112,926 miles
  • 2016 – 111,926 miles
  • 2015 – 110,307 miles
  • 2012 – 108,567 miles
  • 2011 – 107,439 miles
  • 2010 – 105,144 miles
  • 2009 – 101,381 miles
  • 2008 – 98,378 miles
  • 2007 – 96,157 miles
  • 2006 – 81,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,696 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear cross member covered in underseal

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,696 miles (+27)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    113,696 miles
    Test number
    492918259744
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member covered in underseal

  2. Pass113,669 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    113,669 miles
    Test number
    154478046843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,669 miles (+17)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,669 miles
    Test number
    823385345764
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,652 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    113,652 miles
    Test number
    893732757878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,625 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    113,625 miles
    Test number
    665469538640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,601 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    113,601 miles
    Test number
    580629114334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,525 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    113,525 miles
    Test number
    138786326453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass113,476 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,476 miles
    Test number
    546775243836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,406 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    113,406 miles
    Test number
    587539863343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,133 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    113,133 miles
    Test number
    776327626972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,926 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    112,926 miles
    Test number
    162159249188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,926 miles (+1,619)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,926 miles
    Test number
    574065481259
    • AdvisoryExhaust outlet to nearside too high
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear diff seal leaking
    • AdvisoryTransfer box leaving

  13. Pass110,307 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    110,307 miles
    Test number
    106893515468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,567 miles (+1,128)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    108,567 miles
    Test number
    816528192217
    • NoteTransfer box leaking

  15. Pass107,439 miles (+2,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    107,439 miles
    Test number
    447057781265
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass105,144 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    105,144 miles
    Test number
    304639570412
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  17. Fail105,144 miles (+3,763)5 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,144 miles
    Test number
    343369470456
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  18. Pass101,381 miles (+55)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    101,381 miles
    Test number
    212480589203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTyres overhang wheel arches

  19. Fail101,326 miles (+2,948)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,326 miles
    Test number
    222595679247
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSteering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteTyres overhang wheel arches

  20. Pass98,378 miles (+21)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    98,378 miles
    Test number
    660736098216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront number plate cable tied to radiator grille
    • NoteLow brake fluid warning sensor disconnected at reservoir
    • NoteSlight brake pull to nearside on heavy braking.
    • NoteVehicle presented with original type seat belts

  21. Fail98,357 miles (+2,200)15 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,357 miles
    Test number
    910446548214
    • FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass96,157 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    96,157 miles
    Test number
    800510397177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail96,115 miles (+18)24 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    423120387125
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureSteering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBrake fluid evident on brake servo suspect due to spillage not leakage
    • NoteOffside drag link end not fully screwed on

  24. Fail96,097 miles (+14,249)1 dangerous8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,097 miles
    Test number
    751062507104
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteSome movement in nearside front lower swivel
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  25. Pass81,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    81,848 miles
    Test number
    902901556089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 VCS

Does Y308 VCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y308 VCS is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y308 VCS?
The MOT on Y308 VCS is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y308 VCS done?
Y308 VCS was recorded at 113,696 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 1,554 miles a year.
Has Y308 VCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 VCS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y308 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 Y308 VCS find?
Y308 VCS passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; oil leak, but not excessive; rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both, and 1 more.

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