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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

YCF 736MOT history

YCF 736 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 170,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

YCF 736 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 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,818 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YCF 736
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YCF 736 was last recorded at 170,818 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 1,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,287 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,531 miles
Average per year
4,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,818 miles
  • 2025 – 169,287 miles
  • 2024 – 167,733 miles
  • 2023 – 166,172 miles
  • 2022 – 165,246 miles
  • 2021 – 165,060 miles
  • 2019 – 161,087 miles
  • 2018 – 157,996 miles
  • 2017 – 154,476 miles
  • 2016 – 148,224 miles
  • 2015 – 141,526 miles
  • 2014 – 133,355 miles
  • 2013 – 130,416 miles
  • 2012 – 127,229 miles
  • 2011 – 124,764 miles
  • 2010 – 122,072 miles
  • 2009 – 115,752 miles
  • 2008 – 108,652 miles
  • 2007 – 101,075 miles
  • 2006 – 93,092 miles
  • 2005 – 85,842 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,818 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear bump stops missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside h/lamp dim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,818 miles
    Test number
    442921464611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,818 miles (+1,531)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,818 miles
    Test number
    262268535751
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass169,287 miles (+1,554)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    169,287 miles
    Test number
    703690251306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,733 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,733 miles
    Test number
    687989617555
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside h/lamp dim
  5. Fail167,733 miles (+1,561)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,733 miles
    Test number
    654228814491
    • MajorDrive shaft joint excessively worn FRONT PROP (REAR JOINT) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside h/lamp dim
  6. Pass166,172 miles (+926)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,172 miles
    Test number
    536164224609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass165,246 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    165,246 miles
    Test number
    619597741290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,060 miles (+3,973)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,060 miles
    Test number
    200690611281
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryH/brake travel
  9. Pass161,087 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,087 miles
    Test number
    350327842538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
  10. Fail161,087 miles (+3,091)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,087 miles
    Test number
    690447983262
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
  11. Pass157,996 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    157,996 miles
    Test number
    951633441448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
  12. Fail157,994 miles (+3,518)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,994 miles
    Test number
    116930264914
    • MajorAll position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose front prop (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
  13. Pass154,476 miles (+6,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    154,476 miles
    Test number
    888590176765
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocks upper bushes have play
  14. Pass148,224 miles (+6,698)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    148,224 miles
    Test number
    781198035949
    • AdvisorySlight play both front wheel bearings
  15. Pass141,526 miles (+8,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    141,526 miles
    Test number
    244285571871
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel bearings slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside rear shock upper bush slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars
  16. Pass133,355 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    133,355 miles
    Test number
    168650934394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass130,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    130,416 miles
    Test number
    537921233340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  18. Fail130,416 miles (+3,187)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,416 miles
    Test number
    548869423377
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  19. Pass127,229 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    127,229 miles
    Test number
    915652732369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteH/brake adjustment
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
  20. Fail127,229 miles (+2,465)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,229 miles
    Test number
    368712832309
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteH/brake adjustment
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop missing
  21. Pass124,764 miles (+2,692)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    124,764 miles
    Test number
    919262531347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering u/j
  22. Pass122,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    122,072 miles
    Test number
    321815930347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  23. Fail122,072 miles (+6,320)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,072 miles
    Test number
    252423830388
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside front axle swivel leaking fluid
  24. Pass115,752 miles (+7,100)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    115,752 miles
    Test number
    462416649435
    • DangerousPropshaft component defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass108,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    108,652 miles
    Test number
    214106938389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,652 miles (+7,577)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,652 miles
    Test number
    124116938362
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
  27. Pass101,075 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    422708937361
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/r and o/s/f tyres getting down
  28. Fail101,075 miles (+7,983)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,075 miles
    Test number
    453227337437
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/r and o/s/f tyres getting down
  29. Pass93,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    341298926354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail93,092 miles (+7,250)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    612487426307
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  31. Pass85,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    85,842 miles
    Test number
    842372825328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YCF 736

What vehicle is registration YCF 736 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YCF 736 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1999. 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 YCF 736 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YCF 736 is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on YCF 736?
The MOT on YCF 736 is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YCF 736 done?
YCF 736 was recorded at 170,818 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
Has YCF 736 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YCF 736 has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on YCF 736 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 YCF 736 find?
YCF 736 passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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