
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y871 GAFMOT history
Y871 GAF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 118,627 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 118,627 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,103 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y871 GAF
- 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
- 31 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y871 GAF was last recorded at 118,627 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 118,621 miles · 29 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 4,103 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 118,627 miles
- 2025 – 114,130 miles
- 2024 – 109,416 miles
- 2023 – 103,379 miles
- 2022 – 99,698 miles
- 2021 – 96,311 miles
- 2020 – 93,323 miles
- 2019 – 88,533 miles
- 2018 – 83,230 miles
- 2017 – 81,031 miles
- 2016 – 79,296 miles
- 2015 – 77,333 miles
- 2013 – 74,221 miles
- 2012 – 70,963 miles
- 2011 – 67,477 miles
- 2010 – 62,655 miles
- 2009 – 56,950 miles
- 2008 – 52,106 miles
- 2007 – 46,775 miles
- 2006 – 39,504 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Steering box has seepage
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
BRAKE SERVO CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,627 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 118,627 miles
- Test number
- 683725444146
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail118,621 miles (+4,491)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,621 miles
- Test number
- 313138865871
- MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired servo fractured around master cylinder (1.1.3 (e))
- MajorFront Steering arm deformed track bar bent and rubbing on diff (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass114,130 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 114,130 miles
- Test number
- 805202329599
- AdvisoryBRAKE SERVO CORRODED
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail114,121 miles (+4,705)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,121 miles
- Test number
- 928807676032
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction WIPERS NOT PARKING (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBRAKE SERVO CORRODED
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass109,416 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 109,416 miles
- Test number
- 323379033984
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Arm Front Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Arm Front Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop Shaft Front UJ Had Slight Play, Greased Joint And Play Has Reduced (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail109,410 miles (+6,031)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,410 miles
- Test number
- 666343824510
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Arm Front Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle Arm Front Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear Prop Shaft Front UJ Had Slight Play, Greased Joint And Play Has Reduced (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass103,379 miles (+3,681)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 103,379 miles
- Test number
- 834046335462
- AdvisoryCentral Suspension component ball joint has slight play 'a' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed slight play on hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear 'a' frame arm bushes perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s out rigger corroded and holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt clip cover missing
Pass99,698 miles (+3,387)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 99,698 miles
- Test number
- 916791789487
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass96,311 miles (+1)1 dangerous10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 96,311 miles
- Test number
- 975422839184
- DangerousFront bonnet panel latch rotten
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak look like water pump has slight leak
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail96,310 miles (+2,987)1 dangerous1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,310 miles
- Test number
- 578197180741
- DangerousFront bonnet panel latch rotten
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak look like water pump has slight leak
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass93,323 miles (+2)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 93,323 miles
- Test number
- 945245529584
- DangerousFront bonnet latch panel rotten
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail93,321 miles (+4,788)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,321 miles
- Test number
- 351859813197
- DangerousFront bonnet latch panel rotten
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass88,533 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 88,533 miles
- Test number
- 781372709534
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes and middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shocks (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail88,530 miles (+5,300)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,530 miles
- Test number
- 724870416832
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake flexi to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear most uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes and middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shocks (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCondition of centre exhaust
Pass83,230 miles (+2,199)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 83,230 miles
- Test number
- 359648862162
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryChassie thick with underseal
Pass81,031 miles (+23)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 81,031 miles
- Test number
- 926664393839
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
- AdvisoryFuel filter/filter head damp with fuel
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail81,008 miles (+1,712)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,008 miles
- Test number
- 900697035638
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
- AdvisoryFuel filter/filter head damp with fuel
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass79,296 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 79,296 miles
- Test number
- 550822040644
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryTyres perished
Fail79,286 miles (+1,953)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,286 miles
- Test number
- 327010541193
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryTyres perished
Pass77,333 miles (+3,112)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 77,333 miles
- Test number
- 508809955043
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded and pitted
- NoteUnable to carry out full inspection of brakes,steering or suspension due to underbody rustproofing
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Pass74,221 miles (+3,258)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 74,221 miles
- Test number
- 827979783260
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth Offside Tyres Slightly Perished Between Tread
Pass70,963 miles (+3,486)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 70,963 miles
- Test number
- 827959472285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,477 miles (+4,822)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 67,477 miles
- Test number
- 697385981237
- NoteBoth sides rear doors getting quite rusty
- NoteUnderside heavily waxed
- NoteVery slight perishing between treads of both o/s tyres
Pass62,655 miles (+5,705)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 62,655 miles
- Test number
- 620508980260
- NoteSlight leak from n/s front swivel hub seal
- NoteVehicle underbody heavily undersealed
Pass56,950 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 56,950 miles
- Test number
- 613157989252
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRear crossmember quite rusty
- NoteSlight leak from both sides front swivel hub seals
Fail56,950 miles (+4,844)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,950 miles
- Test number
- 913007189284
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteRear crossmember quite rusty
- NoteSlight leak from both sides front swivel hub seals
Pass52,106 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 52,106 miles
- Test number
- 402839488208
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail52,106 miles (+5,331)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,106 miles
- Test number
- 780999188292
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass46,775 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 46,775 miles
- Test number
- 521449687253
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSlight leak from n/s swivel hub seal
Fail46,775 miles (+7,271)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,775 miles
- Test number
- 770589887241
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSlight leak from n/s swivel hub seal
Pass39,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 39,504 miles
- Test number
- 372641796247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y871 GAF
- Does Y871 GAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y871 GAF is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y871 GAF?
- The MOT on Y871 GAF is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y871 GAF done?
- Y871 GAF was recorded at 118,627 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,103 miles a year.
- Has Y871 GAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y871 GAF has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y871 GAF 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 GAF find?
- Y871 GAF passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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