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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y899 NAWMOT history

Y899 NAW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 140,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y899 NAW 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,401 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 NAW
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 NAW was last recorded at 140,401 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 2,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2025: 131,868 miles, lower than 136,203 miles on 29 Feb 2024.

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
138,177 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,224 miles
Average per year
5,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,401 miles
  • 2025 – 138,177 miles
  • 2024 – 136,203 miles
  • 2023 – 134,928 miles
  • 2022 – 127,137 miles
  • 2021 – 120,405 miles
  • 2019 – 119,589 miles
  • 2018 – 112,906 miles
  • 2017 – 104,528 miles
  • 2016 – 95,168 miles
  • 2015 – 86,606 miles
  • 2014 – 78,570 miles
  • 2013 – 69,614 miles
  • 2012 – 60,611 miles
  • 2011 – 51,704 miles
  • 2010 – 43,177 miles
  • 2009 – 34,545 miles
  • 2008 – 26,492 miles
  • 2007 – 22,741 miles
  • 2006 – 19,413 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,401 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.

  • Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osf nsf

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf close to union

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight leak of power steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle feed pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,401 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,401 miles
    Test number
    156291090344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass138,177 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,177 miles
    Test number
    484626503280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail131,868 miles (-4,335)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,868 miles
    Test number
    730756265371
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass136,203 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,203 miles
    Test number
    948108512390
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf close to union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak of power steering box

  5. Fail136,203 miles (+1,275)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,203 miles
    Test number
    129480361655
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded nsf/osf on calipper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose back end (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf/osf close to union (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight leak of power steering box

  6. Pass134,928 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,928 miles
    Test number
    338496555710
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osf nsf (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever would benifit from adjustment
    • AdvisoryOs gear box mount broken

  7. Fail134,928 miles (+7,791)1 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,928 miles
    Test number
    528208760756
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle feed pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cab mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osf nsf (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever would benifit from adjustment
    • AdvisoryOs gear box mount broken

  8. Pass127,137 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    127,137 miles
    Test number
    686347025340
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed pipe and osf pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osf nsf (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail127,137 miles (+6,732)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,137 miles
    Test number
    787132597768
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed pipe and osf pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle body mount (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed osf nsf (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass120,405 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    120,405 miles
    Test number
    134706583111
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns drag link rubbers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf and feed pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail120,403 miles (+814)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,403 miles
    Test number
    596459556246
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns drag link rubbers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf nsf and feed pipe to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass119,589 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,589 miles
    Test number
    317439135853
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail119,589 miles (+6,683)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,589 miles
    Test number
    360017943506
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass112,906 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,906 miles
    Test number
    445638044761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail112,890 miles (+8,362)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,890 miles
    Test number
    785914996707
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass104,528 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,528 miles
    Test number
    849876841906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,168 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,168 miles
    Test number
    560664710401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail95,156 miles (+8,550)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,156 miles
    Test number
    745929062286
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass86,606 miles (+8,036)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,606 miles
    Test number
    196605885015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,570 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,570 miles
    Test number
    357690784041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail78,560 miles (+8,946)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,560 miles
    Test number
    378709774044
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass69,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    188100483030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,614 miles (+9,003)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,614 miles
    Test number
    869077273096
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  24. Pass60,611 miles (+8,907)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    60,611 miles
    Test number
    569644872025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,704 miles (+8,527)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    165974471037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,177 miles (+8,632)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,177 miles
    Test number
    881825770079
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  27. Pass34,545 miles (+8,053)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,545 miles
    Test number
    800271379016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Pass26,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,492 miles
    Test number
    141057568485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail26,492 miles (+3,751)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,492 miles
    Test number
    662015368010
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  30. Pass22,741 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    274190557000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,413 miles
    Test number
    443091456055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y899 NAW

Does Y899 NAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y899 NAW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y899 NAW?
The MOT on Y899 NAW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y899 NAW done?
Y899 NAW was recorded at 140,401 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,870 miles a year.
Has Y899 NAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 NAW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y899 NAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y899 NAW find?
Y899 NAW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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