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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

Y8 EROMOT history

Y8 ERO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 53,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

Y8 ERO 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 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
53,018 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 ERO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 ERO was last recorded at 53,018 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 4,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Apr 2016: 29,276 miles, lower than 29,667 miles on 14 Apr 2016.

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
48,994 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,024 miles
Average per year
2,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 53,018 miles
  • 2024 – 48,994 miles
  • 2023 – 44,709 miles
  • 2022 – 40,544 miles
  • 2021 – 35,271 miles
  • 2018 – 30,977 miles
  • 2017 – 30,217 miles
  • 2016 – 29,276 miles
  • 2015 – 28,623 miles
  • 2014 – 27,361 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,018 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryProtection on the underside needs a refresh

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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,018 miles (+4,024)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    53,018 miles
    Test number
    674031932801
    • MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both nearside and offside (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryProtection on the underside needs a refresh

  2. Pass48,994 miles (+4,285)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    48,994 miles
    Test number
    486405345595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull stiff to operate
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has little reserve travel, may need adjustment or repair
    • AdvisoryUnderside has been previously wax oiled

  3. Pass44,709 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    44,709 miles
    Test number
    479640911676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,544 miles (+5,273)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    40,544 miles
    Test number
    740061180979
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Rear both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear both sides shock absorber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass35,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    35,271 miles
    Test number
    607621845937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail35,271 miles (+4,294)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,271 miles
    Test number
    662846736266
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass30,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,977 miles
    Test number
    122571997728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,977 miles (+760)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,977 miles
    Test number
    306036209834
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator does not face the rear (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component ipe leaking fluid to ram (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass30,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,217 miles
    Test number
    226600608109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail30,217 miles (+941)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,217 miles
    Test number
    722411321548
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking seal on pump (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass29,276 miles (-391)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,276 miles
    Test number
    519620665350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,667 miles (+1,044)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,667 miles
    Test number
    566564193793
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension leaking swivel joint seal (2.4.D.2)

  13. Pass28,623 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    28,623 miles
    Test number
    617465275016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,361 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    896773394088
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOffside front swivel has slight oil leak

  15. Fail27,361 miles8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,361 miles
    Test number
    325046984030
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOffside front swivel has slight oil leak

Questions about Y8 ERO

Does Y8 ERO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 ERO is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y8 ERO?
The MOT on Y8 ERO is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 ERO done?
Y8 ERO was recorded at 53,018 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 2,202 miles a year.
Has Y8 ERO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 ERO has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on Y8 ERO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 ERO find?
Y8 ERO passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; front oil leak, but not excessive; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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