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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y314 VCSMOT history

Y314 VCS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

Y314 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 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
153,795 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y314 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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y314 VCS was last recorded at 153,795 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 2,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,637 miles · 17 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
2,158 miles
Average per year
4,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,795 miles
  • 2024 – 151,637 miles
  • 2023 – 148,802 miles
  • 2021 – 148,026 miles
  • 2020 – 146,094 miles
  • 2019 – 141,296 miles
  • 2017 – 133,941 miles
  • 2016 – 131,090 miles
  • 2015 – 131,078 miles
  • 2014 – 126,660 miles
  • 2013 – 125,144 miles
  • 2012 – 121,308 miles
  • 2011 – 99,734 miles
  • 2010 – 85,527 miles
  • 2009 – 82,643 miles
  • 2008 – 79,454 miles
  • 2007 – 76,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,795 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Headlamp not working on main beam both

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,795 miles (+2,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    153,795 miles
    Test number
    684187141659
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass151,637 miles (+164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    151,637 miles
    Test number
    940846101959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body crossmember rotted but body still secure
    • AdvisoryFront floor areas rotted both sides but not in prescribed areas

  3. Fail151,473 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,473 miles
    Test number
    360579614405
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure 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))

  4. Pass148,802 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,802 miles
    Test number
    907011472148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail148,785 miles (+759)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,785 miles
    Test number
    263926973687
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass148,026 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,026 miles
    Test number
    847594667222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,004 miles (+1,910)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,004 miles
    Test number
    566482917819
    • MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass146,094 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    146,094 miles
    Test number
    909288928863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail146,086 miles (+4,790)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,086 miles
    Test number
    715691866140
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass141,296 miles (+108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,296 miles
    Test number
    269827359931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear crossmember rotten both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Fail141,188 miles (+7,247)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,188 miles
    Test number
    822916749767
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure rubbing on tyre (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on coil spring (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear crossmember rotten both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass133,941 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,941 miles
    Test number
    177383808810
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTowball removed so rot is no longer in a prescribed area

  13. Fail133,865 miles (+2,775)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,865 miles
    Test number
    733330920855
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s and o/s rear crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass131,090 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,090 miles
    Test number
    844387118530
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail131,084 miles (+6)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,084 miles
    Test number
    945221071735
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail131,078 miles (+4,418)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    660446059774
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm balljoint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting all around (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass126,660 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,660 miles
    Test number
    646181464206
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail126,655 miles (+1,511)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,655 miles
    Test number
    428298644229
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass125,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,144 miles
    Test number
    258979083447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail125,144 miles (+3,836)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,144 miles
    Test number
    268119783474
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass121,308 miles (+21,574)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,308 miles
    Test number
    318478962125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBrake warning light flashing intermitantly on dash display,recommend inspection of brake fluid reservoir cap
    • NoteNoise from inside of transmision brake drum,recommend inspection

  22. Pass99,734 miles (+910)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    216267461410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail98,824 miles (+13,297)3 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,824 miles
    Test number
    236274751100
    • DangerousNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight movement in ball joint

  24. Pass85,527 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,527 miles
    Test number
    211778960159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail85,513 miles (+715)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,513 miles
    Test number
    930586960176
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass84,798 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    84,798 miles
    Test number
    890613880056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,643 miles (+3,189)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,643 miles
    Test number
    183238939404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,454 miles (+3,040)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    79,454 miles
    Test number
    900100548089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    76,414 miles
    Test number
    254327227020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y314 VCS

Does Y314 VCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y314 VCS expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y314 VCS?
The MOT on Y314 VCS expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y314 VCS done?
Y314 VCS was recorded at 153,795 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 4,169 miles a year.
Has Y314 VCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y314 VCS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y314 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 Y314 VCS find?
Y314 VCS passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: steering box has seepage.

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