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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2014 · 2,198 cc

Y33 BJMMOT history

Y33 BJM is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Nov 2014. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 116,612 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

Y33 BJM grey 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 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
116,612 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,951 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y33 BJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
24 Nov 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y33 BJM was last recorded at 116,612 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 4,961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,651 miles · 8 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,961 miles
Average per year
7,951 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,612 miles
  • 2024 – 111,651 miles
  • 2023 – 108,134 miles
  • 2022 – 99,374 miles
  • 2021 – 89,366 miles
  • 2019 – 85,045 miles
  • 2018 – 74,121 miles
  • 2017 – 53,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,612 miles
  • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system showing signs of corrosion
  • AdvisoryFront differential pinion seal leaking

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,612 miles (+4,961)1 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,612 miles
    Test number
    500266486283
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront differential pinion seal leaking

  2. Pass111,651 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,651 miles
    Test number
    956418210538
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail111,639 miles (+3,505)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,639 miles
    Test number
    270298287980
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass108,134 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    108,134 miles
    Test number
    987299076869
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres have worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master cylinder to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes either sides of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail108,133 miles (+8,759)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,133 miles
    Test number
    717851593330
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres have worn on the inside edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from master cylinder to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes either sides of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass99,374 miles (+10,008)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,374 miles
    Test number
    370031166719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,366 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,366 miles
    Test number
    565874314140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass89,364 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    769561991937
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slight play and dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail89,364 miles (+1,202)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    837883227132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint slight play and dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,162 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,162 miles
    Test number
    178187726766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,045 miles (+10,924)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,045 miles
    Test number
    528110834219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass74,121 miles (+20,641)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,121 miles
    Test number
    701194717865
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass53,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,480 miles
    Test number
    408311366398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y33 BJM

Does Y33 BJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y33 BJM expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y33 BJM?
The MOT on Y33 BJM expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y33 BJM done?
Y33 BJM was recorded at 116,612 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 7,951 miles a year.
Has Y33 BJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y33 BJM has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y33 BJM 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 Y33 BJM find?
Y33 BJM passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 19 advisories: rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 17 more.

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