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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y47 FCLMOT history

Y47 FCL is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 209,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2023.

Y47 FCL 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 7 Dec 2023
Mileage
209,352 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y47 FCL
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
30 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y47 FCL was last recorded at 209,352 miles on 1 Dec 2023, 2,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,505 miles · 8 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,847 miles
Average per year
10,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 209,352 miles
  • 2022 – 206,505 miles
  • 2021 – 201,804 miles
  • 2020 – 197,232 miles
  • 2019 – 191,349 miles
  • 2018 – 183,846 miles
  • 2017 – 172,244 miles
  • 2016 – 159,259 miles
  • 2015 – 148,070 miles
  • 2014 – 134,402 miles
  • 2013 – 117,783 miles
  • 2012 – 103,653 miles
  • 2011 – 87,088 miles
  • 2010 – 71,320 miles
  • 2009 – 61,045 miles
  • 2008 – 51,584 miles
  • 2007 – 44,168 miles
  • 2006 – 36,012 miles
  • 2005 – 27,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail209,352 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn damper upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front damper lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail209,352 miles (+2,847)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,352 miles
    Test number
    699007621163
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn damper upper bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front damper lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass206,505 miles (+4,701)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    206,505 miles
    Test number
    666251494339
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn damper lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn damper upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass201,804 miles (+4,572)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    201,804 miles
    Test number
    829871425109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Pass197,232 miles (+5,883)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    197,232 miles
    Test number
    351541008065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass191,349 miles (+7,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    191,349 miles
    Test number
    975466201864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass183,846 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    183,846 miles
    Test number
    129437106087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail183,841 miles (+11,597)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,841 miles
    Test number
    903379497838
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass172,244 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    172,244 miles
    Test number
    456457484656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Fail172,226 miles (+12,967)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,226 miles
    Test number
    139689595661
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cut in inner treads
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  10. Pass159,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,259 miles
    Test number
    967634772520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail159,258 miles (+11,188)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,258 miles
    Test number
    139648504945
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  12. Pass148,070 miles (+13,668)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    148,070 miles
    Test number
    103074235971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,402 miles (+16,619)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,402 miles
    Test number
    676756284263
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split
    • NoteOffside wiper blade split

  14. Pass117,783 miles (+14,130)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,783 miles
    Test number
    378259663467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,653 miles (+16,565)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    708770772203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,088 miles (+15,768)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,088 miles
    Test number
    175006561210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,320 miles (+10,275)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    71,320 miles
    Test number
    652841780263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,045 miles (+9,461)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    61,045 miles
    Test number
    683183459283
    • NoteFront wind screen has slight damage out side of swept area
    • NoteOffside front drive shaft outer oil seal slight leakage of oil

  19. Pass51,584 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,584 miles
    Test number
    100056258283
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEYE BUSH ON STEERING DAMPER WORN SLIGHTLY

  20. Fail51,584 miles (+7,416)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,584 miles
    Test number
    411206758208
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEYE BUSH ON STEERING DAMPER WORN SLIGHTLY

  21. Pass44,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,168 miles
    Test number
    533051677281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail44,168 miles (+8,156)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,168 miles
    Test number
    592361577272
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  23. Fail36,012 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,012 miles
    Test number
    682378576262
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  24. Pass36,012 miles (+8,575)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    36,012 miles
    Test number
    883188976277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    27,437 miles
    Test number
    160686785212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail27,437 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,437 miles
    Test number
    574626585260
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about Y47 FCL

Does Y47 FCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y47 FCL expired on 7 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y47 FCL?
The MOT on Y47 FCL expired on 7 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y47 FCL done?
Y47 FCL was recorded at 209,352 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2023, an average of 10,032 miles a year.
Has Y47 FCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y47 FCL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y47 FCL 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 Y47 FCL find?
Y47 FCL failed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2023 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front direction indicator not working; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rearmost bush; nearside rear upper suspension component pin or bush excessively worn damper upper bush worn, and 6 more.

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