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Land Rover Range Rover

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 3,950 cc

Y896 FARMOT history

Y896 FAR is a gold petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

Y896 FAR gold Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
149,312 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 FAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 FAR was last recorded at 149,312 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,087 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,225 miles
Average per year
5,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,312 miles
  • 2025 – 146,087 miles
  • 2024 – 144,323 miles
  • 2023 – 143,170 miles
  • 2022 – 140,675 miles
  • 2021 – 140,260 miles
  • 2020 – 139,994 miles
  • 2019 – 139,415 miles
  • 2018 – 137,003 miles
  • 2017 – 136,231 miles
  • 2016 – 132,781 miles
  • 2015 – 126,563 miles
  • 2014 – 125,846 miles
  • 2013 – 120,298 miles
  • 2012 – 115,039 miles
  • 2011 – 112,015 miles
  • 2010 – 101,726 miles
  • 2009 – 92,619 miles
  • 2008 – 80,871 miles
  • 2007 – 65,223 miles
  • 2006 – 46,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,312 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Handbrake just met requirements

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o\s\f lower ball joints

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • All air bags deterioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,312 miles (+3,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    149,312 miles
    Test number
    324561917866
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,087 miles (+1,764)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    146,087 miles
    Test number
    144907505272
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,323 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,323 miles
    Test number
    928702128977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass143,170 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,170 miles
    Test number
    386110278781
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o\s\f lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail143,169 miles (+2,494)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,169 miles
    Test number
    829528047676
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and o\s\f lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower trailing arm bush starting to seperate

  6. Pass140,675 miles (+415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,675 miles
    Test number
    111576427626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab steps slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody including Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

  7. Pass140,260 miles (+266)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,260 miles
    Test number
    146530414862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass139,994 miles (+579)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    139,994 miles
    Test number
    676091235245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass139,415 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,415 miles
    Test number
    270832962643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,003 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,003 miles
    Test number
    672850120333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail136,902 miles (+671)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,902 miles
    Test number
    929204925431
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass136,231 miles (+94)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    136,231 miles
    Test number
    550829904918
    • AdvisoryAll air bags deterioated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  13. Fail136,137 miles (+3,356)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,137 miles
    Test number
    748807658483
    • FailureEmissions not tested due exhaust system (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAll air bags deterioated
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  14. Pass132,781 miles (+6,218)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,781 miles
    Test number
    794709475417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlastic sills coverd

  15. Pass126,563 miles (+717)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    126,563 miles
    Test number
    229903145407
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass125,846 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    125,846 miles
    Test number
    768918564213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail125,846 miles (+5,548)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,846 miles
    Test number
    325528564260
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureCentre Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass120,298 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    120,298 miles
    Test number
    368910963269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail120,295 miles (+5,256)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,295 miles
    Test number
    376406753290
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass115,039 miles (+3,024)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,039 miles
    Test number
    809789612266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    112,015 miles
    Test number
    806382821251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail112,015 miles (+10,289)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,015 miles
    Test number
    386021721473
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  23. Pass101,726 miles (+9,107)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,726 miles
    Test number
    982176580167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass92,619 miles (+11,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    92,619 miles
    Test number
    813122459122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass80,871 miles (+15,648)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,871 miles
    Test number
    732340078015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,223 miles (+18,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,223 miles
    Test number
    132184767421
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass46,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,964 miles
    Test number
    431152476049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 FAR

Does Y896 FAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 FAR is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 FAR?
The MOT on Y896 FAR is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 FAR done?
Y896 FAR was recorded at 149,312 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,012 miles a year.
Has Y896 FAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 FAR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y896 FAR 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 Y896 FAR find?
Y896 FAR passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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