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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y894 LCNMOT history

Y894 LCN is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.

Y894 LCN silver 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
118,831 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y894 LCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y894 LCN was last recorded at 118,831 miles on 1 May 2026, 582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Aug 2015: 97,829 miles, lower than 978,824 miles on 25 Aug 2015.

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
118,249 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
582 miles
Average per year
3,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,831 miles
  • 2024 – 118,249 miles
  • 2023 – 117,256 miles
  • 2022 – 117,169 miles
  • 2021 – 115,945 miles
  • 2020 – 113,486 miles
  • 2019 – 110,297 miles
  • 2018 – 106,968 miles
  • 2017 – 103,530 miles
  • 2016 – 100,800 miles
  • 2015 – 97,829 miles
  • 2014 – 94,759 miles
  • 2013 – 90,721 miles
  • 2012 – 86,471 miles
  • 2011 – 81,777 miles
  • 2009 – 72,535 miles
  • 2008 – 66,015 miles
  • 2007 – 55,962 miles
  • 2006 – 46,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,831 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering swivel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,831 miles (+582)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    118,831 miles
    Test number
    812583202281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass118,249 miles (+993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    118,249 miles
    Test number
    664737547939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass117,256 miles (+87)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    117,256 miles
    Test number
    410392497942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,169 miles (+1,224)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,169 miles
    Test number
    933687327491
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass115,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,945 miles
    Test number
    121279119030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail115,945 miles (+2,459)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,945 miles
    Test number
    731509592438
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass113,486 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,486 miles
    Test number
    125536717807
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail113,348 miles (+3,051)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,348 miles
    Test number
    466916294841
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive steering swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass110,297 miles (+3,329)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,297 miles
    Test number
    931844317929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,968 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    106,968 miles
    Test number
    739295828382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass103,530 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,530 miles
    Test number
    939804252705
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  12. Fail103,527 miles (+2,727)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,527 miles
    Test number
    700163006858
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Pass100,800 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    100,800 miles
    Test number
    161294342770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail100,746 miles (+2,917)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,746 miles
    Test number
    677219293279
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass97,829 miles (-880,995)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,829 miles
    Test number
    990425531600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail978,824 miles (+884,065)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    978,824 miles
    Test number
    670748996390
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  17. Pass94,759 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    94,759 miles
    Test number
    128366424295
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront bumper corroded
    • NoteO/s/f chassis corroded

  18. Fail94,756 miles (+4,035)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,756 miles
    Test number
    276956524262
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront bumper corroded
    • NoteO/s/f chassis corroded

  19. Pass90,721 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    90,721 miles
    Test number
    346202343409
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail90,718 miles (+4,247)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,718 miles
    Test number
    219730143297
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass86,471 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,471 miles
    Test number
    378904042409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail86,466 miles (+4,689)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,466 miles
    Test number
    686252042243
    • FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s hub seal leaking

  23. Pass81,777 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,777 miles
    Test number
    497186931293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  24. Fail81,772 miles (+9,237)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,772 miles
    Test number
    387864631235
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  25. Pass72,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    391471659461
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail72,535 miles (+6,520)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    910741759221
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass66,015 miles (+10,053)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    66,015 miles
    Test number
    374987648455
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront bumper corroded

  28. Pass55,962 miles (+9,638)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,962 miles
    Test number
    263279767113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,324 miles
    Test number
    291845076442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y894 LCN

Does Y894 LCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y894 LCN is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y894 LCN?
The MOT on Y894 LCN is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y894 LCN done?
Y894 LCN was recorded at 118,831 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 3,652 miles a year.
Has Y894 LCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y894 LCN has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y894 LCN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y894 LCN find?
Y894 LCN passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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