Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y8 OSCMOT history
Y8 OSC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 144,619 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 May 2027
- Mileage
- 144,619 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,420 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 OSC
- 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
- 5 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 OSC was last recorded at 144,619 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 3,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Sept 2015: 86,315 miles, lower than 846,896 miles on 28 Oct 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,337 miles · 6 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,282 miles
- Average per year
- 4,420 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,619 miles
- 2025 – 141,337 miles
- 2024 – 136,762 miles
- 2023 – 132,155 miles
- 2022 – 124,125 miles
- 2021 – 114,853 miles
- 2020 – 114,723 miles
- 2019 – 103,817 miles
- 2018 – 97,835 miles
- 2017 – 89,823 miles
- 2016 – 86,389 miles
- 2015 – 86,315 miles
- 2014 – 846,896 miles
- 2013 – 81,534 miles
- 2012 – 79,213 miles
- 2011 – 78,146 miles
- 2010 – 76,500 miles
- 2009 – 74,902 miles
- 2008 – 70,461 miles
- 2006 – 56,744 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,619 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,619 miles (+3,282)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2027
- Odometer
- 144,619 miles
- Test number
- 599667294049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,337 miles (+4,575)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2026
- Odometer
- 141,337 miles
- Test number
- 936676517941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,762 miles (+4,607)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2025
- Odometer
- 136,762 miles
- Test number
- 512715934502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,155 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 132,155 miles
- Test number
- 368282107995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,119 miles (+7,994)2 dangerous7 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,119 miles
- Test number
- 976756183477
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside 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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake servo assistance weak
- AdvisoryHeadlamp beam patterns weak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake hose not fully secure
- AdvisorySteering box arm ball joint has slight play/wear
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis ,both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass124,125 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 124,125 miles
- Test number
- 659250023668
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear side doors corroded
Fail124,125 miles (+9,272)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,125 miles
- Test number
- 531386863722
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear side doors corroded
Pass114,853 miles (+130)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 114,853 miles
- Test number
- 769005019450
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail114,723 miles (+10,906)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,723 miles
- Test number
- 933452367275
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Top bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Could be swivel joint (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leaking from engine
- AdvisoryOil leaking from front diff
- AdvisoryOil leaking from gearbox
Pass103,817 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 103,817 miles
- Test number
- 882864205265
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear hub seals leaking
Fail103,817 miles (+5,982)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,817 miles
- Test number
- 221874222011
- MajorNearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth rear hub seals leaking
Pass97,835 miles (+8,012)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 97,835 miles
- Test number
- 572878443738
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass89,823 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 89,823 miles
- Test number
- 971748219130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,823 miles (+3,434)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,823 miles
- Test number
- 387055374798
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Pass86,389 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 86,389 miles
- Test number
- 915385116894
- AdvisoryNearside Front slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
Fail86,389 miles (+74)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,389 miles
- Test number
- 536394547343
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
Pass86,315 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 86,315 miles
- Test number
- 562164479446
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
Fail86,315 miles (-760,581)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,315 miles
- Test number
- 831431002181
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
Pass846,896 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 846,896 miles
- Test number
- 356461904307
- NoteFront hubs leaking
- NoteToe bar removed
- NoteTyres perished
Fail84,676 miles (+3,142)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,676 miles
- Test number
- 448061504446
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteFront hubs leaking
- NoteTyres perished
Pass81,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 81,534 miles
- Test number
- 635637793252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,534 miles (+2,321)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,534 miles
- Test number
- 607557793238
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass79,213 miles (+1,067)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 79,213 miles
- Test number
- 936672382275
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass78,146 miles (+1,646)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 78,146 miles
- Test number
- 928774701331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,500 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 76,500 miles
- Test number
- 724140500320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,499 miles (+1,597)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,499 miles
- Test number
- 844509490221
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass74,902 miles (+4,441)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 74,902 miles
- Test number
- 671538659277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,461 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 70,461 miles
- Test number
- 194464618218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,459 miles (+13,715)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,459 miles
- Test number
- 260752018245
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass56,744 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 56,744 miles
- Test number
- 894970336285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,732 miles (+1,228)6 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,732 miles
- Test number
- 531778026254
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass55,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 55,504 miles
- Test number
- 692343296062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 OSC
- Does Y8 OSC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 OSC is valid until 31 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 OSC?
- The MOT on Y8 OSC is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 OSC done?
- Y8 OSC was recorded at 144,619 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 4,420 miles a year.
- Has Y8 OSC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 OSC has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y8 OSC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y8 OSC find?
- Y8 OSC passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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