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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y324 JVHMOT history

Y324 JVH is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

Y324 JVH 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 22 Oct 2024
Mileage
133,153 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y324 JVH
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
14 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y324 JVH was last recorded at 133,153 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,189 miles · 15 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
964 miles
Average per year
5,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 133,153 miles
  • 2022 – 132,189 miles
  • 2021 – 130,250 miles
  • 2020 – 126,558 miles
  • 2019 – 121,963 miles
  • 2018 – 113,388 miles
  • 2017 – 102,618 miles
  • 2016 – 93,664 miles
  • 2015 – 93,347 miles
  • 2014 – 93,250 miles
  • 2013 – 92,973 miles
  • 2012 – 79,953 miles
  • 2011 – 62,953 miles
  • 2010 – 58,486 miles
  • 2009 – 51,056 miles
  • 2008 – 43,922 miles
  • 2007 – 38,392 miles
  • 2006 – 31,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,153 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal has slight leak

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Leak from offside front hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,153 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    133,153 miles
    Test number
    895587255934
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal has slight leak

  2. Fail133,153 miles (+964)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,153 miles
    Test number
    767921561620
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front hub seal has slight leak

  3. Pass132,189 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    132,189 miles
    Test number
    482102984600
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeak from offside front hub

  4. Fail132,186 miles (+1,936)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,186 miles
    Test number
    660556850878
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLeak from offside front hub

  5. Pass130,250 miles (+3,692)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    130,250 miles
    Test number
    594353928776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  6. Pass126,558 miles (+4,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    926495948879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,963 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,963 miles
    Test number
    686929680628
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail121,963 miles (+8,575)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,963 miles
    Test number
    139336953585
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering wheel spokes likely to become detached (2.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,388 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    113,388 miles
    Test number
    223802865062
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail113,384 miles (+10,766)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,384 miles
    Test number
    619140359442
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth worn through (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission transfer box leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass102,618 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    854386969547
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light is not working
    • AdvisoryOffside foglight lense is brocken

  12. Fail102,616 miles (+8,952)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,616 miles
    Test number
    284739834303
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicater lense (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop light is not working
    • AdvisoryOffside foglight lense is brocken

  13. Pass93,664 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    93,664 miles
    Test number
    634031341333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail93,663 miles (+316)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,663 miles
    Test number
    723679072159
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component insecure filter housing mounting broken (7.2.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass93,347 miles (+97)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,347 miles
    Test number
    835784538087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass93,250 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    259378754268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,973 miles (+3)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,973 miles
    Test number
    845588623289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront side lamps have slight blue tint
    • NoteFront spot lamps encroach slightly into windsceen area but view of road unaffected
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low
    • NoteFront wipers splitting slightly
    • NoteMain beam lamps only on upper spot lamps

  18. Fail92,970 miles (+13,017)4 dangerous8 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,970 miles
    Test number
    548504323266
    • DangerousBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • DangerousOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFront side lamps have slight blue tint
    • NoteFront spot lamps encroach slightly into windsceen area but view of road unaffected
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low
    • NoteFront wipers splitting slightly
    • NoteMain beam lamps only on upper spot lamps

  19. Pass79,953 miles (+17,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,953 miles
    Test number
    816933572147
    • 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)

  20. Pass62,953 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    62,953 miles
    Test number
    428196991168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,952 miles (+4,466)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,952 miles
    Test number
    299805291443
    • FailureNearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass58,486 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,486 miles
    Test number
    771721790197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,056 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    51,056 miles
    Test number
    593632319250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    43,922 miles
    Test number
    290015008272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail43,922 miles (+5,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,922 miles
    Test number
    872105108242
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass38,392 miles (+6,653)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,392 miles
    Test number
    901965817226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    170170226293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail31,739 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,739 miles
    Test number
    580050626215
    • FailureCentre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about Y324 JVH

Does Y324 JVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y324 JVH expired on 22 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y324 JVH?
The MOT on Y324 JVH expired on 22 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y324 JVH done?
Y324 JVH was recorded at 133,153 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023, an average of 5,894 miles a year.
Has Y324 JVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y324 JVH has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y324 JVH 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 Y324 JVH find?
Y324 JVH passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm; offside front hub seal has slight leak.

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