
Land Rover Defender
Maroon · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y881 XOCMOT history
Y881 XOC is a maroon diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 156,952 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y881 XOC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Maroon
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 9 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y881 XOC was last recorded at 156,952 miles on 27 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 5 Apr 2007: 23,061 miles, lower than 215,129 miles on 2 Jun 2006.
- 1 Apr 2009: 27,929 miles, lower than 257,822 miles on 12 Apr 2008.
- 21 Feb 2012: 36,547 miles, lower than 352,830 miles on 20 Apr 2011.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 156,952 miles · 26 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 156,952 miles
- 2022 – 152,003 miles
- 2021 – 132,177 miles
- 2020 – 114,891 miles
- 2019 – 103,651 miles
- 2018 – 91,115 miles
- 2017 – 80,279 miles
- 2016 – 67,220 miles
- 2015 – 51,894 miles
- 2014 – 44,698 miles
- 2013 – 38,950 miles
- 2012 – 36,547 miles
- 2011 – 352,830 miles
- 2010 – 31,837 miles
- 2009 – 27,929 miles
- 2008 – 257,822 miles
- 2007 – 23,061 miles
- 2006 – 215,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leakingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle cover missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass156,952 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 156,952 miles
- Test number
- 686089964059
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail156,952 miles (+4,949)1 dangerous4 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,952 miles
- Test number
- 595744424680
- DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle cover missing
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass152,003 miles (+93)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 152,003 miles
- Test number
- 290761648322
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test complete towbar removed
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose but secure
Fail151,910 miles (+19,733)1 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,910 miles
- Test number
- 692712802146
- DangerousNearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision mounting bolt loose & of inadequate size (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush missing (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose but secure
Pass132,177 miles (+17,286)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 132,177 miles
- Test number
- 688525753784
- MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Advisory2 x towbar mount bolts loose
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryRear cross-membre (towbar mount) holed by corrosion
- AdvisorySpare wheel carrier loose but not insecure
Pass114,891 miles (+11,240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 114,891 miles
- Test number
- 475235619327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass103,651 miles (+12,536)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 103,651 miles
- Test number
- 553281896157
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Pass91,115 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,115 miles
- Test number
- 157395011521
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal spongey
Fail91,099 miles (+10,820)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,099 miles
- Test number
- 943910285179
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/toeboard holed 30cms from pedal box mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning tight spots lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal feels slightly spongy
- AdvisoryPlay in steering column lower u/j
Pass80,279 miles (+13,059)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 80,279 miles
- Test number
- 413620197968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,220 miles (+15,326)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 67,220 miles
- Test number
- 554036268812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,894 miles (+183)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 51,894 miles
- Test number
- 107846175454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,711 miles (+7,013)2 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,711 miles
- Test number
- 358758165051
- DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass44,698 miles (+5,748)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 44,698 miles
- Test number
- 149366634419
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteAll brake discs slight corrosion
Pass38,950 miles (+2,403)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 38,950 miles
- Test number
- 338946113073
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,547 miles (-316,283)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 36,547 miles
- Test number
- 719402452048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBolts missing out of offside gearbox mounting bracket
- NoteBoth front brake discs corroded / pitted
- NoteSlight oil leak from both front axle swivel hubs
Pass352,830 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 352,830 miles
- Test number
- 348740511179
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/r disc pitted
Fail352,830 miles (+320,993)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 352,830 miles
- Test number
- 579110111161
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteO/s/r disc pitted
Pass31,837 miles (+3,908)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 31,837 miles
- Test number
- 273677010108
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass27,929 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 27,929 miles
- Test number
- 752951199066
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front axel oil seals weaping
Fail27,929 miles (-229,893)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,929 miles
- Test number
- 864801399044
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth front axel oil seals weaping
Pass257,822 miles (+205,094)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 257,822 miles
- Test number
- 342493508190
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Fail52,728 miles (+29,667)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,728 miles
- Test number
- 754476588042
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySteering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass23,061 miles (-192,068)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 23,061 miles
- Test number
- 621985397035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 215,129 miles
- Test number
- 511323956139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y881 XOC
- Does Y881 XOC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y881 XOC expired on 26 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y881 XOC?
- The MOT on Y881 XOC expired on 26 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y881 XOC done?
- Y881 XOC was recorded at 156,952 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2024.
- Has Y881 XOC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y881 XOC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y881 XOC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 5 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y881 XOC find?
- Y881 XOC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out-rigger; nearside front hub seal leaking, and 7 more.
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