Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y887 BRDMOT history
Y887 BRD is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,063 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 93,063 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 3,546 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y887 BRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y887 BRD was last recorded at 93,063 miles on 7 Aug 2026, 2,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,028 miles · 2 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,035 miles
- Average per year
- 3,546 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 93,063 miles
- 2025 – 91,028 miles
- 2023 – 90,950 miles
- 2022 – 89,835 miles
- 2021 – 87,957 miles
- 2020 – 85,850 miles
- 2019 – 83,819 miles
- 2018 – 79,057 miles
- 2017 – 71,476 miles
- 2016 – 64,309 miles
- 2015 – 56,006 miles
- 2014 – 54,579 miles
- 2013 – 51,194 miles
- 2012 – 44,413 miles
- 2011 – 38,932 miles
- 2010 – 35,613 miles
- 2009 – 30,672 miles
- 2008 – 27,298 miles
- 2007 – 23,598 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass93,063 miles
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front axel swivel seals have slight leak
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
23 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass93,063 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 93,063 miles
- Test number
- 406150827261
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front axel swivel seals have slight leak
Pass91,028 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 91,028 miles
- Test number
- 208842796231
- MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail91,028 miles (+78)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,028 miles
- Test number
- 764897767766
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass90,950 miles (+15)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 90,950 miles
- Test number
- 866391817782
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,935 miles (+1,100)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,935 miles
- Test number
- 254466706800
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,835 miles (+1,878)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 89,835 miles
- Test number
- 651495822239
- MinorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass87,957 miles (+2,107)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 87,957 miles
- Test number
- 394790501260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass85,850 miles (+2,031)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 85,850 miles
- Test number
- 380545479216
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass83,819 miles (+4,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 83,819 miles
- Test number
- 837161150583
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass79,057 miles (+7,581)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 79,057 miles
- Test number
- 923769798776
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,476 miles (+7,167)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 71,476 miles
- Test number
- 651799759165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,309 miles (+226)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 64,309 miles
- Test number
- 995944267560
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail64,083 miles (+8,077)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,083 miles
- Test number
- 255952298722
- FailureFuel system component leaking near injection pump (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass56,006 miles (+1,427)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 56,006 miles
- Test number
- 231385030007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,579 miles (+3,385)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 54,579 miles
- Test number
- 466906054424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,194 miles (+6,781)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 51,194 miles
- Test number
- 225537143325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,413 miles (+5,481)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 44,413 miles
- Test number
- 408543252382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,932 miles (+3,319)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 38,932 miles
- Test number
- 979226951370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,613 miles (+2,412)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 35,613 miles
- Test number
- 572747950363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,201 miles (+2,529)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 33,201 miles
- Test number
- 551991410029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,672 miles (+3,374)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 30,672 miles
- Test number
- 572962319017
- NoteRear axel A frame, nearside bush worn
Pass27,298 miles (+3,700)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 27,298 miles
- Test number
- 222059408031
- NoteHand brake travel near limit
Pass23,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 23,598 miles
- Test number
- 264383807081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y887 BRD
- Does Y887 BRD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y887 BRD is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y887 BRD?
- The MOT on Y887 BRD is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y887 BRD done?
- Y887 BRD was recorded at 93,063 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2026, an average of 3,546 miles a year.
- Has Y887 BRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y887 BRD has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y887 BRD 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 Y887 BRD find?
- Y887 BRD passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside and nearside front axel swivel seals have slight leak.
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