Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y885 XRNMOT history
Y885 XRN is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,633 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 102,633 mi
- At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 1,938 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y885 XRN
- 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
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y885 XRN was last recorded at 102,633 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 16 Dec 2010: 86,346 miles, lower than 851,707 miles on 12 Jan 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 102,633 miles · 9 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,938 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,633 miles
- 2025 – 102,248 miles
- 2024 – 101,768 miles
- 2023 – 101,178 miles
- 2022 – 100,714 miles
- 2021 – 100,263 miles
- 2020 – 99,876 miles
- 2019 – 99,419 miles
- 2018 – 98,021 miles
- 2017 – 96,132 miles
- 2016 – 94,008 miles
- 2015 – 91,955 miles
- 2014 – 90,032 miles
- 2012 – 88,646 miles
- 2011 – 87,653 miles
- 2010 – 86,346 miles
- 2008 – 84,743 miles
- 2007 – 74,012 miles
- 2006 – 63,818 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,633 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Battery tray corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Number plate damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,633 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 102,633 miles
- Test number
- 404394731366
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail102,633 miles (+385)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,633 miles
- Test number
- 509302741650
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass102,248 miles (+480)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 102,248 miles
- Test number
- 237607677579
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass101,768 miles (+590)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 101,768 miles
- Test number
- 467039271108
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,178 miles (+464)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 101,178 miles
- Test number
- 480497348096
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass100,714 miles (+451)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 100,714 miles
- Test number
- 276678211994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,263 miles (+387)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,263 miles
- Test number
- 875785699206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,876 miles (+457)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 99,876 miles
- Test number
- 296463881917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,419 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 99,419 miles
- Test number
- 780327534795
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Number plate damaged
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail99,419 miles (+1,398)8 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,419 miles
- Test number
- 231432305401
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery tray corroded
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Number plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Number plate damaged
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass98,021 miles (+1,889)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 98,021 miles
- Test number
- 342660976465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,132 miles (+2,124)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 96,132 miles
- Test number
- 483361374665
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,008 miles (+2,053)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 94,008 miles
- Test number
- 505820490807
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,955 miles (+1,923)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 91,955 miles
- Test number
- 497843535086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,032 miles (+1,386)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 90,032 miles
- Test number
- 535206404069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,646 miles (+993)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 88,646 miles
- Test number
- 576702452354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,653 miles (+1,307)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 87,653 miles
- Test number
- 429534361331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,346 miles (-765,361)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 86,346 miles
- Test number
- 981580150339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass851,707 miles (+766,964)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 851,707 miles
- Test number
- 372832410044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass84,743 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 84,743 miles
- Test number
- 434807858003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,743 miles (+10,731)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,743 miles
- Test number
- 173856058027
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass74,012 miles (+10,194)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 74,012 miles
- Test number
- 901020667052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 63,818 miles
- Test number
- 703000466020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y885 XRN
- Does Y885 XRN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 XRN is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y885 XRN?
- The MOT on Y885 XRN is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y885 XRN done?
- Y885 XRN was recorded at 102,633 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
- Has Y885 XRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y885 XRN has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y885 XRN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y885 XRN find?
- Y885 XRN passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively.
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