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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y899 TSAMOT history

Y899 TSA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 133,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

Y899 TSA green 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 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
133,748 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 TSA
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
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 TSA was last recorded at 133,748 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,748 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,748 miles
  • 2025 – 133,372 miles
  • 2024 – 133,009 miles
  • 2023 – 132,676 miles
  • 2021 – 132,113 miles
  • 2020 – 131,522 miles
  • 2019 – 129,404 miles
  • 2018 – 125,650 miles
  • 2017 – 122,032 miles
  • 2016 – 117,807 miles
  • 2015 – 111,967 miles
  • 2014 – 105,967 miles
  • 2013 – 99,463 miles
  • 2012 – 92,293 miles
  • 2011 – 85,324 miles
  • 2010 – 77,643 miles
  • 2009 – 69,145 miles
  • 2008 – 62,661 miles
  • 2007 – 53,269 miles
  • 2006 – 37,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,748 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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    133,748 miles
    Test number
    742821798143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,748 miles (+376)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,748 miles
    Test number
    966850019127
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass133,372 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,372 miles
    Test number
    987271260608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass133,009 miles (+333)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,009 miles
    Test number
    548587216176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass132,676 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,676 miles
    Test number
    606810917444
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail132,674 miles (+561)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,674 miles
    Test number
    333334518557
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass132,113 miles (+591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,113 miles
    Test number
    670204708358
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass131,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,522 miles
    Test number
    322850974895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,522 miles (+2,118)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,522 miles
    Test number
    590257210342
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass129,404 miles (+3,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,404 miles
    Test number
    811424167774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass125,650 miles (+3,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,650 miles
    Test number
    860574350936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass122,032 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    122,032 miles
    Test number
    793611135738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail122,017 miles (+4,210)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,017 miles
    Test number
    384704604002
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis by radius arm mount and top shock mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Engine

  14. Pass117,807 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    490885590187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,805 miles (+5,838)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,805 miles
    Test number
    653662330844
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass111,967 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,967 miles
    Test number
    226868035170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,967 miles (+6,504)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,967 miles
    Test number
    299149434410
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Pass99,463 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,463 miles
    Test number
    809891643116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,462 miles (+7,169)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,462 miles
    Test number
    275400143408
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass92,293 miles (+6,969)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,293 miles
    Test number
    718238132148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade not travelling as far as offside wiper
    • NoteReverse light full of water

  21. Pass85,324 miles (+7,681)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,324 miles
    Test number
    986928831158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded badly
    • NoteSlight binding on offside front brake

  22. Fail77,643 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,643 miles
    Test number
    514450540170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass77,643 miles (+8,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    77,643 miles
    Test number
    760290940113
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass69,145 miles (+6,484)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    69,145 miles
    Test number
    884392249119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,661 miles (+9,392)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,661 miles
    Test number
    391075208434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    121258597181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,269 miles (+15,987)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,269 miles
    Test number
    112252497173
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass37,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    873674196036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y899 TSA

Does Y899 TSA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y899 TSA is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y899 TSA?
The MOT on Y899 TSA is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y899 TSA done?
Y899 TSA was recorded at 133,748 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 4,743 miles a year.
Has Y899 TSA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 TSA has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y899 TSA 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 TSA find?
Y899 TSA passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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