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Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y884 YRSMOT history

Y884 YRS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 159,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.

Y884 YRS red 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
159,372 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y884 YRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y884 YRS was last recorded at 159,372 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,200 miles · 31 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
5,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,372 miles
  • 2025 – 156,918 miles
  • 2024 – 152,349 miles
  • 2023 – 147,451 miles
  • 2022 – 142,117 miles
  • 2021 – 135,200 miles
  • 2020 – 127,422 miles
  • 2019 – 117,792 miles
  • 2018 – 111,110 miles
  • 2017 – 106,934 miles
  • 2016 – 104,633 miles
  • 2015 – 101,031 miles
  • 2014 – 95,707 miles
  • 2013 – 92,231 miles
  • 2012 – 86,723 miles
  • 2011 – 86,072 miles
  • 2010 – 81,903 miles
  • 2009 – 72,288 miles
  • 2008 – 64,464 miles
  • 2007 – 56,114 miles
  • 2006 – 43,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,372 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear side step corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front bumper corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint boot perished

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,372 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    159,372 miles
    Test number
    413195657221
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side step corroded

  2. Fail159,200 miles (+2,282)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,200 miles
    Test number
    883868868470
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear side step corroded

  3. Pass156,918 miles (+4,569)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    156,918 miles
    Test number
    119604988499
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside low hard to inspect (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass152,349 miles (+4,898)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,349 miles
    Test number
    157175019367
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass147,451 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,451 miles
    Test number
    776428048633
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm from box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail147,451 miles (+5,334)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,451 miles
    Test number
    301873141116
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm from box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass142,117 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,117 miles
    Test number
    246028634995
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body cross member corroded

  8. Fail142,117 miles (+6,917)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,117 miles
    Test number
    238079647462
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint boot perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body cross member corroded

  9. Pass135,200 miles (+7,778)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,200 miles
    Test number
    515921799060
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass127,422 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    127,422 miles
    Test number
    790268451444
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper corroded

  11. Fail127,408 miles (+9,616)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,408 miles
    Test number
    865108110406
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass117,792 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    117,792 miles
    Test number
    754411159908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail117,791 miles (+6,681)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,791 miles
    Test number
    753003001335
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  14. Pass111,110 miles (+295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,110 miles
    Test number
    266109146058
    • AdvisoryChassis rails showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  15. Fail110,815 miles (+3,881)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,815 miles
    Test number
    873037834944
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryChassis rails showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing

  16. Pass106,934 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,934 miles
    Test number
    938497484840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,919 miles (+2,286)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,919 miles
    Test number
    547717022995
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass104,633 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    500709761270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,031 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,031 miles
    Test number
    536929615095
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Pass101,031 miles (+5,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,031 miles
    Test number
    646019315014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Pass95,707 miles (+3,476)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    95,707 miles
    Test number
    198526514425
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass92,231 miles (+5,508)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,231 miles
    Test number
    379266453005
    • NoteAll brake pads worn
    • NoteChassis undersealed and corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteStone chip in offside headlight
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle corroded and dirty
    • NoteWipers poor

  23. Pass86,723 miles (+651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    349738752020
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass86,072 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    86,072 miles
    Test number
    536828461117
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Fail86,066 miles (+4,163)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,066 miles
    Test number
    955386061171
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded

  26. Pass81,903 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    424077560193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,288 miles (+7,824)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    972620969185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass64,464 miles (+8,350)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    64,464 miles
    Test number
    583120078101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass56,114 miles (+12,295)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    56,114 miles
    Test number
    844584667196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail43,819 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,819 miles
    Test number
    441674176167
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  31. Pass43,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,819 miles
    Test number
    651554976125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y884 YRS

Does Y884 YRS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y884 YRS is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y884 YRS?
The MOT on Y884 YRS is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y884 YRS done?
Y884 YRS was recorded at 159,372 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 5,742 miles a year.
Has Y884 YRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y884 YRS has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y884 YRS 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 Y884 YRS find?
Y884 YRS passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear side step corroded.

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