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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Petrol · 2010 · 4,600 cc

Y8 BBAMOT history

Y8 BBA is a grey petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

Y8 BBA grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
342 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 BBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
8 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 BBA was last recorded at 342 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2023: 73 miles, lower than 47,506 miles on 17 Feb 2022.

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
342 miles · 15 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 342 miles
  • 2023 – 84 miles
  • 2022 – 47,506 miles
  • 2020 – 46,861 miles
  • 2018 – 40,978 miles
  • 2017 – 36,561 miles
  • 2016 – 33,036 miles
  • 2015 – 27,912 miles
  • 2013 – 24,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass342 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Indicator tell-tale inoperative

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

Full MOT history

12 tests since 20 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass342 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    342 miles
    Test number
    375380731908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. Fail342 miles (+15)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    342 miles
    Test number
    838391305688
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  3. Fail327 miles (+243)8 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    327 miles
    Test number
    121018489013
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  4. Pass84 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84 miles
    Test number
    843538059674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73 miles (-47,433)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73 miles
    Test number
    550407930056
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  6. Pass47,506 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    47,506 miles
    Test number
    744672786061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass46,861 miles (+5,883)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,861 miles
    Test number
    581220819507
    • MinorOffside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass40,978 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    40,978 miles
    Test number
    277013133438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,561 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    36,561 miles
    Test number
    385620368876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,036 miles (+5,124)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,036 miles
    Test number
    365798483719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass27,912 miles (+3,744)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,912 miles
    Test number
    458761995169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,168 miles
    Test number
    516324353376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 BBA

Does Y8 BBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 BBA is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 BBA?
The MOT on Y8 BBA is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 BBA done?
Y8 BBA was recorded at 342 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026.
Has Y8 BBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 BBA has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y8 BBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 BBA find?
Y8 BBA passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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