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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

YDR 655MOT history

YDR 655 is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 162,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

YDR 655 white 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 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
162,100 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YDR 655
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YDR 655 was last recorded at 162,100 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 970 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,130 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
970 miles
Average per year
4,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,100 miles
  • 2025 – 161,130 miles
  • 2024 – 160,134 miles
  • 2023 – 157,023 miles
  • 2022 – 155,212 miles
  • 2021 – 154,284 miles
  • 2019 – 151,838 miles
  • 2018 – 147,941 miles
  • 2017 – 142,482 miles
  • 2016 – 139,362 miles
  • 2015 – 136,641 miles
  • 2014 – 134,377 miles
  • 2013 – 128,941 miles
  • 2012 – 124,740 miles
  • 2011 – 120,912 miles
  • 2010 – 116,814 miles
  • 2009 – 111,914 miles
  • 2008 – 105,401 miles
  • 2007 – 98,403 miles
  • 2006 – 73,055 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,100 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower slight fluid leak from steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,100 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    162,100 miles
    Test number
    257357938414
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail162,100 miles (+970)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,100 miles
    Test number
    988565400144
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass161,130 miles (+996)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    161,130 miles
    Test number
    816546371351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shocker top cover corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,134 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    160,134 miles
    Test number
    719156867350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail160,134 miles (+3,111)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,134 miles
    Test number
    206959150142
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam only works when held in position (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass157,023 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    157,023 miles
    Test number
    823148174370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass155,212 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    155,212 miles
    Test number
    478620262126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower slight fluid leak from steering box
    • AdvisoryBoth rear door corroded

  8. Fail155,212 miles (+928)3 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,212 miles
    Test number
    670835572665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure door corroded (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure door corroded (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower slight fluid leak from steering box

  9. Pass154,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,284 miles
    Test number
    927963329246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail154,284 miles (+2,446)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,284 miles
    Test number
    853966409620
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm of steering box. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm of steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass151,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,838 miles
    Test number
    769086268194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail151,838 miles (+3,897)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,838 miles
    Test number
    551391139258
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear joint as marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  13. Pass147,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    147,941 miles
    Test number
    745862034892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail147,941 miles (+5,459)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,941 miles
    Test number
    638676763620
    • DangerousNearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  15. Pass142,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    142,482 miles
    Test number
    242263756939
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Mudguard insecure

  16. Fail142,482 miles (+3,120)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,482 miles
    Test number
    948379993852
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Mudguard insecure

  17. Pass139,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    139,362 miles
    Test number
    571075397552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,362 miles (+2,721)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,362 miles
    Test number
    654271952933
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play above steering box (2.1.5)

  19. Pass136,641 miles (+2,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    136,641 miles
    Test number
    625054995188
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass134,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,377 miles
    Test number
    595232284114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail134,377 miles (+5,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,377 miles
    Test number
    549521884196
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  22. Pass128,941 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    128,941 miles
    Test number
    216213693403
    • NoteX5 wheels corroded

  23. Fail128,938 miles (+4,198)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,938 miles
    Test number
    199216683115
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front steering swivel seals leaking grease
    • NoteExcess travel in brake pedal
    • NoteFront number plate broken
    • NoteX5 wheels corroded

  24. Pass124,740 miles (+3,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    106570182154
    • NoteRbt-brakes slightly slow to react on press of pedal

  25. Pass120,912 miles (+4,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    120,912 miles
    Test number
    187267281161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass116,814 miles (+4,900)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,814 miles
    Test number
    842855470173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass111,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    111,914 miles
    Test number
    504757779164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail111,914 miles (+6,513)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,914 miles
    Test number
    843754879131
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass105,401 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    105,401 miles
    Test number
    174339578157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail105,396 miles (+6,993)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,396 miles
    Test number
    252525278152
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  31. Pass98,403 miles (+25,348)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,403 miles
    Test number
    664532797197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass73,055 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,055 miles
    Test number
    843784426163
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteW/washers poor

Questions about YDR 655

What vehicle is registration YDR 655 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YDR 655 on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2003. 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 YDR 655 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YDR 655 is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on YDR 655?
The MOT on YDR 655 is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YDR 655 done?
YDR 655 was recorded at 162,100 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,464 miles a year.
Has YDR 655 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YDR 655 has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on YDR 655 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 YDR 655 find?
YDR 655 passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: central integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support bar; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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