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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

YCV 1MOT history

YCV 1 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2024.

YCV 1 blue 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 7 Nov 2025
Mileage
118,840 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YCV 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

YCV 1 was last recorded at 118,840 miles on 8 Nov 2024, 58 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Apr 2009: 17,288 miles, lower than 64,808 miles on 16 Apr 2008.

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
118,782 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
58 miles
Average per year
3,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,840 miles
  • 2022 – 117,765 miles
  • 2021 – 114,786 miles
  • 2019 – 112,357 miles
  • 2018 – 107,270 miles
  • 2017 – 101,149 miles
  • 2016 – 94,308 miles
  • 2015 – 92,285 miles
  • 2014 – 89,997 miles
  • 2013 – 87,845 miles
  • 2012 – 84,783 miles
  • 2011 – 81,109 miles
  • 2010 – 76,257 miles
  • 2009 – 17,288 miles
  • 2008 – 64,808 miles
  • 2007 – 59,122 miles
  • 2006 – 52,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,840 miles

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • O-s & n-s front seat belts,frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • O-s front & n-s front brake hose ferules corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,840 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,840 miles
    Test number
    452828980336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,782 miles (+1,017)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,782 miles
    Test number
    720141697775
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner and outer adjacent to radius arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Radius arm area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass117,765 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,765 miles
    Test number
    435799569663
    • AdvisoryO-s & n-s front seat belts,frayed
    • AdvisoryO-s front & n-s front brake hose ferules corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from front of vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight play in n-s front wheel bearing.

  4. Fail117,763 miles (+2,977)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,763 miles
    Test number
    803174736452
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryO-s & n-s front seat belts,frayed
    • AdvisoryO-s front & n-s front brake hose ferules corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from front of vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight play in n-s front wheel bearing.

  5. Pass114,786 miles (+2,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,786 miles
    Test number
    232568932088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass112,357 miles (+5,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,357 miles
    Test number
    609298210755
    • AdvisoryO-s stop lamp working intermittently

  7. Pass107,270 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,270 miles
    Test number
    563168461262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail107,264 miles (+6,115)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,264 miles
    Test number
    906614701565
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30cm of brake servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass101,149 miles (+31)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,149 miles
    Test number
    861663035446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing n-s has slight play

  10. Fail101,118 miles (+6,810)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,118 miles
    Test number
    234839003299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassiss (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)

  11. Pass94,308 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,308 miles
    Test number
    812956781692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,291 miles (+2,006)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,291 miles
    Test number
    236829119511
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  13. Pass92,285 miles (+2,288)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,285 miles
    Test number
    457800455088
    • NoteRear chassis has slight corrosion

  14. Pass89,997 miles (+2,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    89,997 miles
    Test number
    959488644047
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass87,845 miles (+9)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    87,845 miles
    Test number
    148007853464
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe holed
    • NoteN/s shock mounting washer corroded
    • NoteO/s shock mounting washer corroded

  16. Fail87,836 miles (+3,053)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,836 miles
    Test number
    496601553036
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe holed
    • NoteN/s shock mounting washer corroded
    • NoteO/s shock mounting washer corroded

  17. Pass84,783 miles (+3,674)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,783 miles
    Test number
    339939962003
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r brake back plate missing

  18. Pass81,109 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    927239301178
    • NoteFront and rear number plates faded
    • NotePas box damp
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint

  19. Fail81,109 miles (+4,852)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    535456401117
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront and rear number plates faded
    • NotePas box damp
    • NoteSlight play in drop arm ball joint

  20. Fail76,257 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,257 miles
    Test number
    121569510130
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front & rear chassis area

  21. Pass76,257 miles (+58,969)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,257 miles
    Test number
    194599810189
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on front & rear chassis area

  22. Pass17,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,288 miles
    Test number
    892640529148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail17,288 miles (-47,520)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,288 miles
    Test number
    723988019102
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass64,808 miles (+2)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,808 miles
    Test number
    344357908179
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle intermittently will not switch off on key

  25. Fail64,806 miles (+5,684)2 dangerous6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,806 miles
    Test number
    204816508145
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteVehicle intermittently will not switch off on key

  26. Pass59,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,122 miles
    Test number
    213077217484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,122 miles (+6,282)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,122 miles
    Test number
    101396217103
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass52,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    214298916455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail52,840 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,840 miles
    Test number
    651178016100
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Questions about YCV 1

What vehicle is registration YCV 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YCV 1 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Dec 1997. 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 YCV 1 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YCV 1 expired on 7 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YCV 1?
The MOT on YCV 1 expired on 7 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YCV 1 done?
YCV 1 was recorded at 118,840 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2024, an average of 3,561 miles a year.
Has YCV 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YCV 1 has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on YCV 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YCV 1 find?
YCV 1 passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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