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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y871 FAAMOT history

Y871 FAA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 171,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

Y871 FAA blue 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 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
171,816 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y871 FAA
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
2 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y871 FAA was last recorded at 171,816 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 12,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,381 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
12,435 miles
Average per year
5,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,816 miles
  • 2025 – 159,381 miles
  • 2024 – 147,535 miles
  • 2023 – 136,092 miles
  • 2022 – 124,909 miles
  • 2021 – 112,827 miles
  • 2020 – 107,816 miles
  • 2019 – 101,231 miles
  • 2018 – 95,276 miles
  • 2017 – 92,335 miles
  • 2016 – 88,084 miles
  • 2015 – 84,255 miles
  • 2014 – 84,222 miles
  • 2013 – 81,366 miles
  • 2012 – 78,477 miles
  • 2011 – 75,319 miles
  • 2010 – 72,543 miles
  • 2009 – 70,244 miles
  • 2008 – 68,553 miles
  • 2007 – 65,435 miles
  • 2006 – 59,814 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,816 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle has corrosion

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Steering box has seepage damper pin/bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive engine/transmission/steering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,816 miles (+12,435)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    171,816 miles
    Test number
    587065265686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle has corrosion

  2. Pass159,381 miles (+11,846)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,381 miles
    Test number
    796310221933
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion Throughout Underside of Vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump Stop Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering Stabilizer Worn Bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,535 miles (+11,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,535 miles
    Test number
    981668965381
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,092 miles (+122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,092 miles
    Test number
    883428688472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail135,970 miles (+11,061)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,970 miles
    Test number
    764494713973
    • DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing all removed (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar missing all removed (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rotted through (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,909 miles (+489)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,909 miles
    Test number
    716127954622
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage damper pin/bush worn (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Fail124,420 miles (+11,593)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,420 miles
    Test number
    401408398474
    • MajorCentral Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member/body mountings both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage damper pin/bush worn (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass112,827 miles (+5,011)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    112,827 miles
    Test number
    583464277778
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,816 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,816 miles
    Test number
    328852194408
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine/transmission/steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail107,802 miles (+6,571)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,802 miles
    Test number
    823950194186
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine/transmission/steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Pass101,231 miles (+5,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    101,231 miles
    Test number
    867357393232
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive prop flange (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  12. Pass95,276 miles (+2,941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    95,276 miles
    Test number
    923475984098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,335 miles (+4,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,335 miles
    Test number
    497265026788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,084 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    88,084 miles
    Test number
    832687030304
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres split

  15. Fail88,052 miles (+3,797)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,052 miles
    Test number
    826017167512
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres split

  16. Pass84,255 miles (+33)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,255 miles
    Test number
    565009085093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass84,222 miles (+2,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,222 miles
    Test number
    689069434391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass81,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    108777243328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail81,366 miles (+2,889)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,366 miles
    Test number
    775545343333
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass78,477 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    78,477 miles
    Test number
    598037142382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,473 miles (+3,154)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,473 miles
    Test number
    765386042382
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass75,319 miles (+2,776)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,319 miles
    Test number
    288253411301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    112807230396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,543 miles (+2,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,543 miles
    Test number
    813217330381
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass70,244 miles (+1,691)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    70,244 miles
    Test number
    103647509393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass68,553 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,553 miles
    Test number
    741877148391
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass68,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    68,033 miles
    Test number
    133339048244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,032 miles (+2,597)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,032 miles
    Test number
    444799748244
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass65,435 miles (+5,621)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,435 miles
    Test number
    141932067122
    • NoteFreeplay in offside front tractor joint (lower)
    • NoteFreeplay in offside front wheel bearing
    • NoteSqueeling from brakes

  30. Pass59,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,814 miles
    Test number
    901302406111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y871 FAA

Does Y871 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y871 FAA is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y871 FAA?
The MOT on Y871 FAA is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y871 FAA done?
Y871 FAA was recorded at 171,816 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 5,545 miles a year.
Has Y871 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y871 FAA has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y871 FAA 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 Y871 FAA find?
Y871 FAA passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 5 more.

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