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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y883 FAAMOT history

Y883 FAA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

Y883 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 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
83,739 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y883 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
21 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y883 FAA was last recorded at 83,739 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Aug 2013: 50,800 miles, lower than 55,134 miles on 17 Aug 2012.
  • 5 Jul 2016: 74,494 miles, lower than 719,405 miles on 22 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,498 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
241 miles
Average per year
2,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,739 miles
  • 2025 – 83,498 miles
  • 2024 – 82,877 miles
  • 2023 – 82,591 miles
  • 2022 – 82,169 miles
  • 2021 – 81,381 miles
  • 2020 – 80,455 miles
  • 2019 – 78,377 miles
  • 2018 – 77,206 miles
  • 2017 – 76,031 miles
  • 2016 – 74,494 miles
  • 2015 – 719,405 miles
  • 2014 – 68,137 miles
  • 2013 – 50,800 miles
  • 2012 – 55,134 miles
  • 2011 – 52,873 miles
  • 2010 – 50,543 miles
  • 2009 – 48,472 miles
  • 2008 – 46,321 miles
  • 2007 – 44,054 miles
  • 2006 – 41,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,739 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,739 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    83,739 miles
    Test number
    805760950356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,498 miles (+621)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    83,498 miles
    Test number
    557674581752
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass82,877 miles (+286)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,877 miles
    Test number
    534909921619
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,591 miles (+422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,591 miles
    Test number
    286035517528
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass82,169 miles (+788)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,169 miles
    Test number
    698060611856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    387039715072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail81,381 miles (+926)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,381 miles
    Test number
    367722544105
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass80,455 miles (+2,078)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,455 miles
    Test number
    715710522365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass78,377 miles (+1,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,377 miles
    Test number
    156116021319
    • AdvisoryFront drop arm from steering box ball joint dust cover poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass77,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,206 miles
    Test number
    989004652100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,206 miles (+1,175)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,206 miles
    Test number
    331012078151
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  12. Pass76,031 miles (+1,537)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    76,031 miles
    Test number
    710003637227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,494 miles (-644,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    74,494 miles
    Test number
    630036316712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass719,405 miles (+651,268)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    719,405 miles
    Test number
    806143005287
    • NoteSlight play in offside front swivel pin lower

  15. Pass68,137 miles (+17,337)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,137 miles
    Test number
    336840614456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,800 miles (-4,334)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,800 miles
    Test number
    747244923204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,134 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,134 miles
    Test number
    497170432245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,105 miles (+2,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,105 miles
    Test number
    329540322471
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass52,873 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    52,873 miles
    Test number
    365963421414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,543 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    50,543 miles
    Test number
    873824420217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,529 miles (+2,057)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    531252520230
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass48,472 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,472 miles
    Test number
    751214429245
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail48,472 miles (+2,151)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,472 miles
    Test number
    843874329257
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass46,321 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,321 miles
    Test number
    464655838283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,054 miles (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    44,054 miles
    Test number
    121652147274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail41,672 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,672 miles
    Test number
    362583846418
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear blade split

  27. Pass41,672 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    41,672 miles
    Test number
    930553146220
    • NoteRear blade split

Questions about Y883 FAA

Does Y883 FAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y883 FAA is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y883 FAA?
The MOT on Y883 FAA is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y883 FAA done?
Y883 FAA was recorded at 83,739 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 2,119 miles a year.
Has Y883 FAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y883 FAA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on Y883 FAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 12 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y883 FAA find?
Y883 FAA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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