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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y885 PHNMOT history

Y885 PHN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

Y885 PHN 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 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,183 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 PHN
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
31 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 PHN was last recorded at 73,183 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2012: 49,819 miles, lower than 498,192 miles on 3 Sept 2012.

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
72,580 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
603 miles
Average per year
2,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,183 miles
  • 2024 – 72,580 miles
  • 2023 – 71,895 miles
  • 2022 – 71,664 miles
  • 2021 – 71,534 miles
  • 2020 – 71,520 miles
  • 2019 – 70,306 miles
  • 2018 – 67,715 miles
  • 2017 – 66,016 miles
  • 2016 – 63,561 miles
  • 2015 – 60,500 miles
  • 2014 – 57,580 miles
  • 2013 – 53,840 miles
  • 2012 – 49,819 miles
  • 2011 – 46,967 miles
  • 2010 – 43,400 miles
  • 2009 – 38,792 miles
  • 2008 – 33,961 miles
  • 2007 – 28,716 miles
  • 2006 – 23,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,183 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member securing radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of chassi (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,183 miles (+603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,183 miles
    Test number
    571902722702
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member securing radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of chassi (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass72,580 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,580 miles
    Test number
    364784155739
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail72,577 miles (+682)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,577 miles
    Test number
    470707262375
    • MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front ns chassi cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass71,895 miles (+231)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    71,895 miles
    Test number
    396392895433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,664 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    731145506189
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail71,664 miles (+130)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,664 miles
    Test number
    544327130995
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,534 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    71,534 miles
    Test number
    669074916482
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mount slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail71,532 miles (+12)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,532 miles
    Test number
    186269320601
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mount corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,520 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,520 miles
    Test number
    613239003502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mount corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear crossmember

  10. Fail71,520 miles (+1,214)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,520 miles
    Test number
    654143191222
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body mount corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body mount corroded but not excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear crossmember

  11. Pass70,306 miles (+2,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,306 miles
    Test number
    207598824483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Pass67,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,715 miles
    Test number
    518350079006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,715 miles (+1,699)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,715 miles
    Test number
    838559148579
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

  14. Pass66,016 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,016 miles
    Test number
    846377187445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub ring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub ring corroded
    • AdvisoryCorosion to exhaust

  15. Fail66,016 miles (+2,455)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,016 miles
    Test number
    656214894814
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering body mount (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub ring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub ring corroded
    • AdvisoryCorosion to exhaust

  16. Pass63,561 miles (+3,061)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,561 miles
    Test number
    640109986010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust system
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Pass60,500 miles (+2,920)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,500 miles
    Test number
    275141235244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine oilleak

  18. Pass57,580 miles (+3,740)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,580 miles
    Test number
    956219934297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak to front axle

  19. Pass53,840 miles (+4,021)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,840 miles
    Test number
    408519933215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

  20. Pass49,819 miles (-448,373)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,819 miles
    Test number
    809808842261
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

  21. Fail498,192 miles (+451,225)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    498,192 miles
    Test number
    675257042299
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)
    • NoteBoth side steps incapable of been folded to safe postion
    • NoteRear cross member not 100% seem welded at time of test

  22. Pass46,967 miles (+3,567)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,967 miles
    Test number
    765006711218
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes heavily greased unable to fully inspect
    • NoteCorrosion to rear valance
    • NoteOil leak to front axle
    • NoteOil leak to rear axle

  23. Pass43,400 miles (+4,608)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    43,400 miles
    Test number
    434855330230
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOSF HUB SEAL...SLIGHT SWEAT OF OIL..

  24. Pass38,792 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,792 miles
    Test number
    314698739413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,961 miles (+5,245)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,961 miles
    Test number
    844324638264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,716 miles (+4,829)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,716 miles
    Test number
    803714937295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,887 miles
    Test number
    672701046210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 PHN

Does Y885 PHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 PHN is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y885 PHN?
The MOT on Y885 PHN is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 PHN done?
Y885 PHN was recorded at 73,183 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,546 miles a year.
Has Y885 PHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 PHN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y885 PHN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y885 PHN find?
Y885 PHN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member securing radiator; front vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of chassi; front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides.

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