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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y899 EVCMOT history

Y899 EVC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

Y899 EVC blue 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 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,225 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 EVC
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
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 EVC was last recorded at 170,225 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,775 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
450 miles
Average per year
1,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,225 miles
  • 2024 – 169,775 miles
  • 2023 – 169,273 miles
  • 2021 – 168,123 miles
  • 2020 – 166,987 miles
  • 2019 – 164,941 miles
  • 2018 – 162,727 miles
  • 2017 – 160,685 miles
  • 2016 – 159,072 miles
  • 2015 – 157,350 miles
  • 2014 – 156,048 miles
  • 2013 – 154,046 miles
  • 2012 – 152,202 miles
  • 2011 – 147,097 miles
  • 2010 – 146,265 miles
  • 2009 – 144,745 miles
  • 2008 – 142,633 miles
  • 2007 – 140,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,225 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,225 miles (+450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,225 miles
    Test number
    423098253011
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,775 miles (+502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    169,775 miles
    Test number
    340586149330
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass169,273 miles (+522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,273 miles
    Test number
    254010156600
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass168,751 miles (+628)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,751 miles
    Test number
    799047232841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,123 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,123 miles
    Test number
    565562200250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass166,987 miles (+2,046)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    166,987 miles
    Test number
    588620522523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,941 miles (+2,214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    164,941 miles
    Test number
    509729795896
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass162,727 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    162,727 miles
    Test number
    986184735788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,685 miles (+1,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    160,685 miles
    Test number
    799996692828
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass159,072 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    159,072 miles
    Test number
    494464647509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,350 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    157,350 miles
    Test number
    257922095135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass156,048 miles (+2,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    156,048 miles
    Test number
    149270104253
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  13. Pass154,046 miles (+1,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    154,046 miles
    Test number
    657574493167
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass152,202 miles (+5,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    152,202 miles
    Test number
    537469282158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass147,097 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    147,097 miles
    Test number
    647850401289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass146,265 miles (+1,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    146,265 miles
    Test number
    663678550172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass144,745 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    144,745 miles
    Test number
    391334869145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass142,633 miles (+2,434)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    142,633 miles
    Test number
    583185058124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    140,199 miles
    Test number
    122852227199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail140,199 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,199 miles
    Test number
    960241227128
    • FailureFront Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about Y899 EVC

Does Y899 EVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y899 EVC is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y899 EVC?
The MOT on Y899 EVC is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y899 EVC done?
Y899 EVC was recorded at 170,225 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 1,617 miles a year.
Has Y899 EVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 EVC has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2007.
Has the mileage on Y899 EVC 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 Y899 EVC find?
Y899 EVC passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive diff; oil leak, but not excessive engine; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox.

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