
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y862 TBCMOT history
Y862 TBC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,338 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 150,338 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,387 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y862 TBC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y862 TBC was last recorded at 150,338 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 3,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 146,920 miles · 12 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,418 miles
- Average per year
- 5,387 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 150,338 miles
- 2024 – 146,920 miles
- 2023 – 142,821 miles
- 2022 – 138,063 miles
- 2021 – 135,424 miles
- 2020 – 131,560 miles
- 2019 – 126,827 miles
- 2018 – 122,199 miles
- 2017 – 118,743 miles
- 2016 – 114,401 miles
- 2014 – 106,149 miles
- 2013 – 101,519 miles
- 2012 – 95,186 miles
- 2011 – 89,447 miles
- 2010 – 82,515 miles
- 2009 – 71,710 miles
- 2008 – 63,241 miles
- 2007 – 54,118 miles
- 2006 – 45,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2009
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass150,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 150,338 miles
- Test number
- 540813815421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,338 miles (+3,418)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,338 miles
- Test number
- 671698806227
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass146,920 miles (+4,099)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 146,920 miles
- Test number
- 435947203021
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass142,821 miles (+83)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 142,821 miles
- Test number
- 899945348706
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
Fail142,738 miles (+4,675)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,738 miles
- Test number
- 838543668856
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass138,063 miles (+2,639)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 138,063 miles
- Test number
- 621254312141
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass135,424 miles (+3,864)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 135,424 miles
- Test number
- 643248748240
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,560 miles (+4,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 131,560 miles
- Test number
- 227119769611
- AdvisoryChassis wax oiled
Pass126,827 miles (+4,628)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 126,827 miles
- Test number
- 246425700871
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,199 miles (+3,456)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 122,199 miles
- Test number
- 525652516236
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
Pass118,743 miles (+4,342)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 118,743 miles
- Test number
- 753371949626
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVarious brake pipes greased
Pass114,401 miles (+72)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 114,401 miles
- Test number
- 174586769777
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fail114,329 miles (+8,180)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,329 miles
- Test number
- 806752332224
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass106,149 miles (+87)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 106,149 miles
- Test number
- 177956424243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,062 miles (+4,543)1 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,062 miles
- Test number
- 136722214262
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass101,519 miles (+6,333)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 101,519 miles
- Test number
- 769917103258
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass95,186 miles (+5,739)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 95,186 miles
- Test number
- 895426502267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,447 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 89,447 miles
- Test number
- 645789701250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,411 miles (+6,896)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,411 miles
- Test number
- 687847801225
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass82,515 miles (+10,805)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 82,515 miles
- Test number
- 761428500238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,710 miles (+33)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 71,710 miles
- Test number
- 263938799408
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s swivel slightly weaping.
- NoteN/s/r anti roll bar link gator split.
Fail71,677 miles (+8,436)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,677 miles
- Test number
- 423017599118
- DangerousBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteN/s swivel slightly weaping.
- NoteN/s/r anti roll bar link gator split.
Pass63,241 miles (+25)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 63,241 miles
- Test number
- 822260008208
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail63,216 miles (+9,098)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,216 miles
- Test number
- 653129098120
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,118 miles (+8,238)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 54,118 miles
- Test number
- 284827207293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,880 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 45,880 miles
- Test number
- 682947206275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about Y862 TBC
- Does Y862 TBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y862 TBC is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on Y862 TBC?
- The MOT on Y862 TBC is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y862 TBC done?
- Y862 TBC was recorded at 150,338 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 5,387 miles a year.
- Has Y862 TBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y862 TBC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y862 TBC 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 Y862 TBC find?
- Y862 TBC passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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