
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y887 GAAMOT history
Y887 GAA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 132,386 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 132,386 mi
- At MOT on 18 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,024 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y887 GAA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y887 GAA was last recorded at 132,386 miles on 18 Oct 2023, 2,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 129,470 miles · 14 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,916 miles
- Average per year
- 5,024 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 132,386 miles
- 2022 – 129,470 miles
- 2021 – 126,719 miles
- 2020 – 124,557 miles
- 2019 – 123,027 miles
- 2018 – 120,880 miles
- 2017 – 116,491 miles
- 2016 – 115,251 miles
- 2015 – 112,117 miles
- 2014 – 107,182 miles
- 2013 – 102,641 miles
- 2012 – 94,996 miles
- 2011 – 87,873 miles
- 2010 – 79,191 miles
- 2009 – 70,310 miles
- 2008 – 59,733 miles
- 2007 – 52,199 miles
- 2006 – 45,159 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
All brake pipes corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass132,386 miles (+2,916)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 132,386 miles
- Test number
- 872948648846
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass129,470 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 129,470 miles
- Test number
- 809657186204
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked but readable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
Fail129,470 miles (+2,751)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,470 miles
- Test number
- 860600135386
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front cracked but readable (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryService brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing slightly noisy both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
Pass126,719 miles (+29)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 126,719 miles
- Test number
- 452557794734
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
Fail126,690 miles (+2,133)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,690 miles
- Test number
- 435841718076
- DangerousSteering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper bush missing (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box to steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded
Pass124,557 miles (+1,530)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 124,557 miles
- Test number
- 115926638993
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,027 miles (+2,147)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,027 miles
- Test number
- 708962339197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,880 miles (+4,389)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 120,880 miles
- Test number
- 636969199677
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFitted with over size wheels and archs
Pass116,491 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 116,491 miles
- Test number
- 622501192158
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
Fail116,490 miles (+1,239)7 failures17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,490 miles
- Test number
- 679329925006
- FailureNearside Rear Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed tailgate hinge (1.9.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view Also parks in centre off windscreen when turned off, requires adjusting (8.2.1c)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working Both rear lamps (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front half shaft leaking and have bolts missing (broken off)
- AdvisoryBrake fluid (black) change recommended!
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryCentre mirror missing
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak (rocker cover area)
- AdvisoryFront position lamps damaged and repaired with tape
- AdvisoryHazard switch incomplete but works
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside front washer jet misaligned
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Characters (Y),(7) and (8) affected and just about readable (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak very wet but not dripping (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryTransfer box has slight oil leak
Pass115,251 miles (+3,134)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 115,251 miles
- Test number
- 607393924120
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass112,117 miles (+4,935)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 112,117 miles
- Test number
- 188980895172
- NoteO/s/f halfshaft bolt missing
Pass107,182 miles (+18)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 107,182 miles
- Test number
- 315641094128
- AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteFront and rear propshalft u-js worn
Fail107,164 miles (+4,523)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,164 miles
- Test number
- 206718384180
- DangerousNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteFront and rear propshalft u-js worn
Pass102,641 miles (+18)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 102,641 miles
- Test number
- 675623293171
- AdvisoryNearside Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront prop u/j worn
- NoteRear prop rear u/j very worn
Fail102,623 miles (+7,627)3 dangerous8 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,623 miles
- Test number
- 858669673185
- DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (4.2.B.5)
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront prop u/j worn
- NoteRear prop rear u/j very worn
Pass94,996 miles (+27)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 94,996 miles
- Test number
- 999154182163
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCrack to drivers mirror
- NoteDrivers seat damaged
- NoteOffside front light lens broken
- NoteSmall hole in offside headlamp
Fail94,969 miles (+7,096)14 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,969 miles
- Test number
- 297672772458
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake stationary pin locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
- FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteCrack to drivers mirror
- NoteDrivers seat damaged
- NoteOffside front light lens broken
- NoteSmall hole in offside headlamp
Pass87,873 miles (+8,682)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 87,873 miles
- Test number
- 625780461168
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass79,191 miles (+8,881)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 79,191 miles
- Test number
- 473555660162
- AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass70,310 miles (+21)1 advisory12 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 70,310 miles
- Test number
- 433452869105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDampness signs around brake master cylinder and brake pipes but no leaks under pressure when applied
- NoteNearside front tyre has some grease all over inner tyre wall
- NoteOil leaks under engine area
- NoteRear fog lamp lens slightly damaged
- NoteRear metal brake pipes slightly corroded in places
- NoteRear tie bar bushes slightly worn
- NoteSlight advanced travell on handbrake lever
- NoteSlight wear in rear upper shock absorber bushes (both sides)
- NoteSlight wear in steering damper bush (offside)
- NoteSlight wear in steering drop arm ball joint and rubber dust cover detatched
- NoteSurface corrosion to underbody in places
- NoteUnderbody and chassis is very dirty in places
Fail70,289 miles (+10,556)6 failures1 repaired5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,289 miles
- Test number
- 354166549120
- FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront axle breather pipe snapped
- NoteNsf tyre starting to get low on tread
- NoteRear fog lamp cracked
- NoteSlight corrosion to underbody
Pass59,733 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 59,733 miles
- Test number
- 373359558147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,716 miles (+7,517)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,716 miles
- Test number
- 392030058112
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass52,199 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 52,199 miles
- Test number
- 252047957173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,189 miles (+7,030)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,189 miles
- Test number
- 951162257112
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteN/s/f tyre side walls in poor condition
- NoteRear s/absr bushes worn
Pass45,159 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 45,159 miles
- Test number
- 741289156120
- NoteBoth rear s/absr lower bushes in poor condition
- NoteCut in outer side wall of n/s/f tyre but not exposing inner cord
- NoteFront no. plate in poor condition
- NoteO/s/r tyre side walls in poor condition
- NotePlay in n/s/f king pin
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Questions about Y887 GAA
- Does Y887 GAA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y887 GAA expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y887 GAA?
- The MOT on Y887 GAA expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y887 GAA done?
- Y887 GAA was recorded at 132,386 miles at its MOT on 18 Oct 2023, an average of 5,024 miles a year.
- Has Y887 GAA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y887 GAA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y887 GAA 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 GAA find?
- Y887 GAA passed its latest MOT on 18 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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