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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 2,401 cc

YDL 848MOT history

YDL 848 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

YDL 848 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 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,206 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YDL 848
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
11 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YDL 848 was last recorded at 76,206 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Nov 2021: 46,102 miles, lower than 64,102 miles on 10 Nov 2021.

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
73,890 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,316 miles
Average per year
3,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,206 miles
  • 2024 – 73,890 miles
  • 2023 – 70,451 miles
  • 2022 – 67,573 miles
  • 2021 – 46,102 miles
  • 2020 – 62,015 miles
  • 2019 – 59,647 miles
  • 2018 – 56,489 miles
  • 2017 – 53,601 miles
  • 2016 – 45,899 miles
  • 2015 – 41,164 miles
  • 2014 – 36,595 miles
  • 2013 – 29,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,206 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Reversing lamp inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive From engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 30 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,206 miles (+2,316)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,206 miles
    Test number
    794566765681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,890 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    73,890 miles
    Test number
    582240810709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,451 miles (+2,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,451 miles
    Test number
    745392990495
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass67,573 miles (+21,471)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    143556019088
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,102 miles (-18,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,102 miles
    Test number
    540854084541
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail64,102 miles (+2,087)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,102 miles
    Test number
    663213869783
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,015 miles (+83)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,015 miles
    Test number
    892321709597
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail61,932 miles (+2,285)4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,932 miles
    Test number
    568897312616
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,647 miles (+3,158)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,647 miles
    Test number
    483149033517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,489 miles (+2,888)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    56,489 miles
    Test number
    827629943309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,601 miles (+7,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    53,601 miles
    Test number
    316296419810
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape / wearing unevenly

  12. Pass45,899 miles (+4,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,899 miles
    Test number
    722221783684
    • AdvisoryBoth front tytres slightly out of shape on inner edges / wearing unevenly

  13. Pass41,164 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    41,164 miles
    Test number
    684680720021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass36,595 miles (+6,997)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,595 miles
    Test number
    585492754326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,598 miles
    Test number
    269714663369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YDL 848

What vehicle is registration YDL 848 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YDL 848 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Dec 2010. 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 YDL 848 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YDL 848 is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on YDL 848?
The MOT on YDL 848 is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YDL 848 done?
YDL 848 was recorded at 76,206 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,926 miles a year.
Has YDL 848 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YDL 848 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on YDL 848 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Nov 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YDL 848 find?
YDL 848 passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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