
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y862 BPDMOT history
Y862 BPD is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 103,759 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 103,759 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,384 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y862 BPD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y862 BPD was last recorded at 103,759 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Apr 2008: 44,304 miles, lower than 54,561 miles on 2 Apr 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 103,758 miles · 4 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,384 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,759 miles
- 2025 – 103,260 miles
- 2024 – 101,067 miles
- 2023 – 97,692 miles
- 2022 – 97,152 miles
- 2020 – 94,261 miles
- 2019 – 91,977 miles
- 2018 – 87,979 miles
- 2017 – 82,983 miles
- 2016 – 77,841 miles
- 2015 – 73,999 miles
- 2014 – 70,471 miles
- 2013 – 65,910 miles
- 2012 – 63,123 miles
- 2011 – 60,550 miles
- 2010 – 53,874 miles
- 2009 – 50,111 miles
- 2008 – 44,304 miles
- 2007 – 54,561 miles
- 2006 – 34,970 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryAll 4 road wheels corroded heavilyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missingRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear and middle box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe perishedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryMiddle row seat mountings corroded - okRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Loadspace seatbelts (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front bumper heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Wiper loose on spindle - clears ok
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
33 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,759 miles (+1)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 103,759 miles
- Test number
- 680753194843
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 road wheels corroded heavily
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear and middle box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe perished
- AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle row seat mountings corroded - ok
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Loadspace seatbelts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail103,758 miles (+498)1 major1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,758 miles
- Test number
- 340099842090
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll 4 road wheels corroded heavily
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes on underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear and middle box poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe perished
- AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryMiddle row seat mountings corroded - ok
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Loadspace seatbelts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass103,260 miles (+18)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 103,260 miles
- Test number
- 987935273760
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront bumper heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe perished
- AdvisoryHeadlamp intensity slightly reduced
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Wiper loose on spindle - clears ok
- AdvisoryRear Both sides bump stops missing
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Fail103,242 miles (+2,175)10 major5 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,242 miles
- Test number
- 498206878837
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Steering box area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mount - chassis end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorRear Lower Seat belt anchorage loose Both side rear lower (cross member) mounting bolts missing (7.1.1 (b))
- MajorRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm - and boot split open (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlights slightly reduced output
- AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Bumper heavily corroded
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe perished
- AdvisoryLower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Wiper loose on spindle - clears ok
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass101,067 miles (+3,375)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 101,067 miles
- Test number
- 744657226384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass97,692 miles (+80)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 97,692 miles
- Test number
- 942717986663
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail97,612 miles (+460)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,612 miles
- Test number
- 952907848356
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corroswion to rear cross member
- AdvisorySlight iol leak both swivel joints
Pass97,152 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 97,152 miles
- Test number
- 285122895165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,151 miles (+2,890)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,151 miles
- Test number
- 649874113412
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass94,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 94,261 miles
- Test number
- 656936397534
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,261 miles (+2,284)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,261 miles
- Test number
- 825098632805
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass91,977 miles (+61)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 91,977 miles
- Test number
- 208538240554
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight wear drop arm / drag link ball joint
Fail91,916 miles (+3,937)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,916 miles
- Test number
- 105026163174
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight wear drop arm / drag link ball joint
Pass87,979 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 87,979 miles
- Test number
- 628518924355
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail87,979 miles (+4,996)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,979 miles
- Test number
- 577389253236
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bolt missing from flange (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindsceen damaged outside swept area
Pass82,983 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 82,983 miles
- Test number
- 924924516761
- AdvisoryCracking to o/s/f tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen as damage outside swept area
Fail82,983 miles (+5,142)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,983 miles
- Test number
- 908633626618
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryCracking to o/s/f tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen as damage outside swept area
Pass77,841 miles (+86)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 77,841 miles
- Test number
- 182535985053
- AdvisoryFront tyre walls cracked/perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom mounting (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front cracks in tyre tread
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryEng. oil below min
Fail77,755 miles (+3,756)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,755 miles
- Test number
- 511576305917
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront tyre walls cracked/perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom mounting (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front cracks in tyre tread
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryEng. oil below min
Pass73,999 miles (+3,528)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 73,999 miles
- Test number
- 445494605108
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass70,471 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 70,471 miles
- Test number
- 355978094088
- NoteCentre front seat not fitted at time of test
Fail70,471 miles (+4,561)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,471 miles
- Test number
- 996978294045
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteCentre front seat not fitted at time of test
Pass65,910 miles (+2,787)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 65,910 miles
- Test number
- 758029193004
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail63,123 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,123 miles
- Test number
- 658524802147
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,123 miles (+2,573)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 63,123 miles
- Test number
- 756314102133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,550 miles (+6,676)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 60,550 miles
- Test number
- 318094291063
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass53,874 miles (+3,763)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 53,874 miles
- Test number
- 100168680420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,111 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,111 miles
- Test number
- 241995489090
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteBoth front swivels starting to leak but not onto brakes at presant
- NoteBoth front wiper bladeas starting to split
Pass50,111 miles (+5,807)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 50,111 miles
- Test number
- 654705589029
- NoteBoth front swivels starting to leak but not onto brakes at presant
- NoteBoth front wiper bladeas starting to split
Pass44,304 miles (-10,257)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 44,304 miles
- Test number
- 863843498098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,561 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 54,561 miles
- Test number
- 184072997458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,561 miles (+19,591)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,561 miles
- Test number
- 160238287496
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
Pass34,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 34,970 miles
- Test number
- 980177996008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y862 BPD
- Does Y862 BPD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y862 BPD is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y862 BPD?
- The MOT on Y862 BPD is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y862 BPD done?
- Y862 BPD was recorded at 103,759 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,384 miles a year.
- Has Y862 BPD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y862 BPD has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y862 BPD ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y862 BPD find?
- Y862 BPD passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; all 4 road wheels corroded heavily; both rear bump stops missing, and 13 more.
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