
Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
Y3 OCAMOT history
Y3 OCA is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 112,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 112,565 mi
- At MOT on 18 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,384 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y3 OCA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y3 OCA was last recorded at 112,565 miles on 18 Dec 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 112,550 miles · 5 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 5,384 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 112,565 miles
- 2022 – 111,753 miles
- 2021 – 110,186 miles
- 2019 – 109,606 miles
- 2018 – 109,135 miles
- 2017 – 108,267 miles
- 2016 – 107,043 miles
- 2015 – 105,312 miles
- 2014 – 101,651 miles
- 2013 – 100,559 miles
- 2012 – 90,672 miles
- 2011 – 78,414 miles
- 2010 – 63,019 miles
- 2009 – 48,954 miles
- 2008 – 34,420 miles
- 2007 – 23,528 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoolant leak WATERRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear cross member corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing weeping at swivel seals (2.5.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 5 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass112,565 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 112,565 miles
- Test number
- 652293263170
- AdvisoryCoolant leak WATER
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,550 miles (+797)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,550 miles
- Test number
- 462448435963
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached DETACHED (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak WATER
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,753 miles (+1,567)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2023
- Odometer
- 111,753 miles
- Test number
- 294977264488
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,186 miles (+580)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 110,186 miles
- Test number
- 438932208623
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
Pass109,606 miles (+471)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 109,606 miles
- Test number
- 315131568645
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
Pass109,135 miles (+868)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 109,135 miles
- Test number
- 402048840507
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,267 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 108,267 miles
- Test number
- 527634255124
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing weeping at swivel seals (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable front swivels weeping (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCorrosion setting into body to chassis mounts
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components
Fail108,267 miles (+1,224)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,267 miles
- Test number
- 393042741768
- FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded off (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing weeping at swivel seals (2.5.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable front swivels weeping (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCorrosion setting into body to chassis mounts
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryWater level on min
Pass107,043 miles (+1,731)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 107,043 miles
- Test number
- 897747499349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,312 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 105,312 miles
- Test number
- 139730385126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,311 miles (+3,660)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,311 miles
- Test number
- 216276965440
- FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass101,651 miles (+1,092)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 101,651 miles
- Test number
- 817283444124
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass100,559 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 100,559 miles
- Test number
- 189469773419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,557 miles (+9,885)2 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,557 miles
- Test number
- 525367173058
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- FailureService brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
- FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
- FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Pass90,672 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 90,672 miles
- Test number
- 116667212167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,669 miles (+12,255)1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,669 miles
- Test number
- 199339602158
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass78,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 78,414 miles
- Test number
- 738009311178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,414 miles (+15,395)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,414 miles
- Test number
- 408848811138
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass63,019 miles (+14,065)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 63,019 miles
- Test number
- 310265920181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,954 miles (+14,534)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 48,954 miles
- Test number
- 672631039131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,420 miles (+10,892)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 34,420 miles
- Test number
- 623628448157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,528 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 23,528 miles
- Test number
- 901806357148
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Questions about Y3 OCA
- Does Y3 OCA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y3 OCA expired on 17 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y3 OCA?
- The MOT on Y3 OCA expired on 17 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y3 OCA done?
- Y3 OCA was recorded at 112,565 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2023, an average of 5,384 miles a year.
- Has Y3 OCA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y3 OCA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y3 OCA 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 Y3 OCA find?
- Y3 OCA passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: coolant leak water; oil leak, but not excessive.
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