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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

YDF 5MOT history

YDF 5 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 88,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

YDF 5 blue 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 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
88,486 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YDF 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Apr 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YDF 5 was last recorded at 88,486 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,482 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
2,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,486 miles
  • 2025 – 88,369 miles
  • 2024 – 88,348 miles
  • 2023 – 88,046 miles
  • 2022 – 87,719 miles
  • 2021 – 87,403 miles
  • 2020 – 87,155 miles
  • 2019 – 86,704 miles
  • 2018 – 86,306 miles
  • 2017 – 85,518 miles
  • 2016 – 84,323 miles
  • 2015 – 83,272 miles
  • 2014 – 77,312 miles
  • 2013 – 75,437 miles
  • 2012 – 73,608 miles
  • 2010 – 69,837 miles
  • 2009 – 66,836 miles
  • 2008 – 59,915 miles
  • 2007 – 53,361 miles
  • 2006 – 46,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,486 miles
  • AdvisorySteering box dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass88,486 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    88,486 miles
    Test number
    113354194186
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  2. Fail88,482 miles (+73)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,482 miles
    Test number
    594768065383
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt above axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear lower shock bushes worn close to excessive
    • AdvisoryO/s/f lower bulkhead / floor corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box damp

  3. Pass88,409 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    312544611340
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail88,408 miles (+39)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,408 miles
    Test number
    901429149193
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,369 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    349761276924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,348 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    985084000279
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  7. Fail88,348 miles (+302)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,348 miles
    Test number
    578518115164
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  8. Pass88,046 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,046 miles
    Test number
    818831741986
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail88,046 miles (+327)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,046 miles
    Test number
    175518518106
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,719 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    87,719 miles
    Test number
    598632565597
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed
    • AdvisoryChips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front of chassis and front floor

  11. Fail87,719 miles (+316)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,719 miles
    Test number
    489532258493
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed
    • AdvisoryChips to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front of chassis and front floor

  12. Pass87,403 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    87,403 miles
    Test number
    568815051911
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail87,403 miles (+248)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,403 miles
    Test number
    958882257325
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis/rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass87,155 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    420508431708
    • 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))

  15. Fail87,152 miles (+448)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,152 miles
    Test number
    583162660731
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (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))

  16. Pass86,704 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,704 miles
    Test number
    355480165829
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  17. Fail86,702 miles (+396)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,702 miles
    Test number
    225413446944
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  18. Pass86,306 miles (+788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,306 miles
    Test number
    954652021536
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass85,518 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,518 miles
    Test number
    557643681762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,512 miles (+1,189)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,512 miles
    Test number
    729039578505
    • FailureFuel system component leaking by filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt joint is corroded (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass84,323 miles (+1,051)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,323 miles
    Test number
    228553091456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,272 miles (+5,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,272 miles
    Test number
    415640445089
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  23. Pass77,312 miles (+1,875)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,312 miles
    Test number
    609893354049
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  24. Pass75,437 miles (+1,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    399782453079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass73,608 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    367497742098
    • NoteSteering lock inoperative

  26. Fail73,608 miles (+3,771)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,608 miles
    Test number
    916226642033
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • NoteSteering lock inoperative

  27. Pass69,837 miles (+3,001)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    914334140375
    • NoteRear lower shocker bushes worn
    • NoteSlight weep on steering box

  28. Pass66,836 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    66,836 miles
    Test number
    172611449364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass59,915 miles (+6,554)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    59,915 miles
    Test number
    584130168235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,361 miles (+6,863)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,361 miles
    Test number
    133296847247
    • NoteBoth rear lower shocker bushes wearing

  31. Pass46,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    381912906430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YDF 5

What vehicle is registration YDF 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YDF 5 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Apr 2000. 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 YDF 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YDF 5 is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on YDF 5?
The MOT on YDF 5 is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YDF 5 done?
YDF 5 was recorded at 88,486 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 2,079 miles a year.
Has YDF 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YDF 5 has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on YDF 5 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 YDF 5 find?
YDF 5 passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: steering box damp.

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