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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1989 · 2,794 cc

YAS 406MOT history

YAS 406 is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Feb 1989. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2023.

YAS 406 silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2024
Mileage
144,718 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2023
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YAS 406
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,794 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
17 Feb 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

YAS 406 was last recorded at 144,718 miles on 7 Jan 2023, 603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,115 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
603 miles
Average per year
2,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,718 miles
  • 2022 – 144,115 miles
  • 2021 – 142,974 miles
  • 2019 – 142,036 miles
  • 2018 – 141,747 miles
  • 2017 – 141,181 miles
  • 2016 – 139,276 miles
  • 2015 – 134,525 miles
  • 2013 – 129,394 miles
  • 2012 – 125,086 miles
  • 2011 – 119,309 miles
  • 2010 – 113,217 miles
  • 2009 – 103,100 miles
  • 2008 – 102,988 miles
  • 2006 – 102,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,718 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake peddle has long travel

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering wheel has loose spoke

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,718 miles (+603)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    144,718 miles
    Test number
    290541705803
    • MinorNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake peddle has long travel

  2. Pass144,115 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    144,115 miles
    Test number
    226250912159
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension A frame ball joint gator deteriorated

  3. Pass142,974 miles (+938)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,974 miles
    Test number
    218941559871
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear axle A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,036 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    142,036 miles
    Test number
    629191938828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,747 miles (+566)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,747 miles
    Test number
    129654447185
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corossion on various parts undervehicle not effecting structure.

  6. Pass141,181 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    141,181 miles
    Test number
    109532518811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has loose spoke

  7. Fail141,171 miles (+1,895)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,171 miles
    Test number
    962259733789
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering wheel has loose spoke

  8. Pass139,276 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,276 miles
    Test number
    823472703895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,554 miles (+3,029)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    137,554 miles
    Test number
    511987747144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass134,525 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    134,525 miles
    Test number
    627923115002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,516 miles (+5,122)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,516 miles
    Test number
    228668505022
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass129,394 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    129,394 miles
    Test number
    605276743345
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel tank underside damp but not leaking at time of test...
    • NoteOsf seat base slightly loose...
    • NoteRear diff pion seal starting to leak oil,also transfer box starting to leak..
    • NoteRust present both front footwells...

  13. Fail129,394 miles (+4,308)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,394 miles
    Test number
    678583033348
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel tank underside damp but not leaking at time of test...
    • NoteOsf seat base slightly loose...
    • NoteRear diff pion seal starting to leak oil,also transfer box starting to leak..
    • NoteRust present both front footwells...
    • NoteSparew tyre flat

  14. Pass125,086 miles (+34)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    125,086 miles
    Test number
    245573542339
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Fail125,052 miles (+5,743)6 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,052 miles
    Test number
    518701632342
    • DangerousAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • DangerousHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • DangerousOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • DangerousRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass119,309 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    119,309 miles
    Test number
    237116861247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,217 miles (+10,117)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    113,217 miles
    Test number
    721241860117
    • NoteBoth front hub seals damp

  18. Fail103,100 miles2 repaired5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,100 miles
    Test number
    213225579123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSlight leak from both front inner hub seals
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box area

  19. Pass103,100 miles (+112)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,100 miles
    Test number
    260895079440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
    • NoteSlight leak from both front inner hub seals
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box area

  20. Pass102,988 miles (+824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,988 miles
    Test number
    442665868067
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass102,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    102,164 miles
    Test number
    442975226340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YAS 406

What vehicle is registration YAS 406 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YAS 406 on a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Feb 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YAS 406 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YAS 406 expired on 29 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YAS 406?
The MOT on YAS 406 expired on 29 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YAS 406 done?
YAS 406 was recorded at 144,718 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2023, an average of 2,638 miles a year.
Has YAS 406 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YAS 406 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on YAS 406 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 YAS 406 find?
YAS 406 passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported; brake peddle has long travel.

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