
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y877 DFXMOT history
Y877 DFX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 214,632 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 214,632 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,716 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y877 DFX
- 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
- 18 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y877 DFX was last recorded at 214,632 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 8,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Sept 2019: 16,690 miles, lower than 166,758 miles on 14 Aug 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 205,722 miles · 8 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,910 miles
- Average per year
- 8,716 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,632 miles
- 2025 – 205,722 miles
- 2024 – 197,456 miles
- 2023 – 187,620 miles
- 2022 – 178,635 miles
- 2021 – 173,419 miles
- 2020 – 169,842 miles
- 2019 – 16,690 miles
- 2018 – 159,727 miles
- 2017 – 151,445 miles
- 2016 – 143,367 miles
- 2015 – 133,686 miles
- 2014 – 125,293 miles
- 2013 – 116,231 miles
- 2012 – 103,675 miles
- 2011 – 92,968 miles
- 2010 – 83,005 miles
- 2009 – 71,265 miles
- 2008 – 59,141 miles
- 2007 – 47,282 miles
- 2006 – 38,529 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shocker absorber bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shocker absorber bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm bush.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,632 miles (+8,910)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 214,632 miles
- Test number
- 546277683480
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass205,722 miles (+88)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 205,722 miles
- Test number
- 646106027165
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shocker absorber bush. (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shocker absorber bush. (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail205,634 miles (+8,178)1 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,634 miles
- Test number
- 411459974200
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt At the very front. One off the steering box. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- 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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shocker absorber bush. (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper shocker absorber bush. (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass197,456 miles (+9,836)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 197,456 miles
- Test number
- 808484534332
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Pass187,620 miles (+8,985)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 187,620 miles
- Test number
- 418900997702
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Pass178,635 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 178,635 miles
- Test number
- 335114510137
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower under side of bumper corrosion
Fail178,635 miles (+5,216)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,635 miles
- Test number
- 622244654296
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm, ball joint dust cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower under side of bumper corrosion
Pass173,419 miles (+3,577)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 173,419 miles
- Test number
- 660657368982
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass169,842 miles (+153,152)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 169,842 miles
- Test number
- 334026221360
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass16,690 miles (-150,068)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 16,690 miles
- Test number
- 461629997050
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear seat support mounts corroded
- AdvisorySteering box arm ball joint rubber starting deteriorate
Fail166,758 miles (+7,031)5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,758 miles
- Test number
- 349396037763
- MajorAnti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened retaining bolt missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass159,727 miles (+8,282)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 159,727 miles
- Test number
- 803987844326
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass151,445 miles (+8,078)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 151,445 miles
- Test number
- 239160371279
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp beam image slightly weaker
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass143,367 miles (+59)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 143,367 miles
- Test number
- 327755488230
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (2.4.A.3)
Fail143,308 miles (+9,622)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,308 miles
- Test number
- 783882424660
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member *4 (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension turret (2.4.A.3)
Pass133,686 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 133,686 miles
- Test number
- 958584782587
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail133,686 miles (+8,393)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,686 miles
- Test number
- 243587546992
- Repaired at testBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman (2.2.C.1c)
- Repaired at testSteering locking device insecure steering uj at steering box,fixing bolt too short and does not enter locking nut fully. (2.2.C.1g)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass125,293 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 125,293 miles
- Test number
- 985810934256
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Fail125,293 miles (+9,062)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,293 miles
- Test number
- 377450734208
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Pass116,231 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 116,231 miles
- Test number
- 928817843237
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail116,231 miles (+12,556)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,231 miles
- Test number
- 989177943274
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass103,675 miles (+10,707)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 103,675 miles
- Test number
- 227225532448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,968 miles (+9,963)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2012
- Odometer
- 92,968 miles
- Test number
- 355231231122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,005 miles1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,005 miles
- Test number
- 434357320179
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass83,005 miles (+11,740)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2011
- Odometer
- 83,005 miles
- Test number
- 460207920116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass71,265 miles (+12,124)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2010
- Odometer
- 71,265 miles
- Test number
- 124865429135
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass59,141 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2009
- Odometer
- 59,141 miles
- Test number
- 341176338129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,141 miles (+11,859)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,141 miles
- Test number
- 832646738171
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass47,282 miles (+8,753)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2008
- Odometer
- 47,282 miles
- Test number
- 620967237129
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass38,529 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2007
- Odometer
- 38,529 miles
- Test number
- 333072616191
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteBoth wipers split.
- NoteHigh level brake light not working.
- NoteNearside aim on upper limit.
Questions about Y877 DFX
- Does Y877 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y877 DFX is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y877 DFX?
- The MOT on Y877 DFX is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y877 DFX done?
- Y877 DFX was recorded at 214,632 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 8,716 miles a year.
- Has Y877 DFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y877 DFX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y877 DFX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y877 DFX find?
- Y877 DFX passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.
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