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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.

Y862 TBC red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass150,338 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass150,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    150,338 miles
    Test number
    540813815421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. Pass131,560 miles (+4,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    131,560 miles
    Test number
    227119769611
    • AdvisoryChassis wax oiled
  9. Pass126,827 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    126,827 miles
    Test number
    246425700871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,199 miles (+3,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,199 miles
    Test number
    525652516236
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass106,149 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,149 miles
    Test number
    177956424243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass95,186 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,186 miles
    Test number
    895426502267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,447 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    89,447 miles
    Test number
    645789701250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass82,515 miles (+10,805)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    761428500238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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.
  22. 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.
  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass54,118 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,118 miles
    Test number
    284827207293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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