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White and Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,500 cc

YDR 800MOT history

YDR 800 is a white and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2022.

YDR 800 white 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 29 Mar 2023
Mileage
72,460 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2022
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YDR 800
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

YDR 800 was last recorded at 72,460 miles on 30 Mar 2022, 1,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2011: 62,441 miles, lower than 63,137 miles on 12 Mar 2010.
  • 30 Oct 2015: 63,830 miles, lower than 63,976 miles on 11 Nov 2013.
  • 20 Jan 2021: 71,315 miles, lower than 71,875 miles on 26 Oct 2020.

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
71,315 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
1,145 miles
Average per year
850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 72,460 miles
  • 2021 – 71,315 miles
  • 2020 – 71,875 miles
  • 2019 – 68,706 miles
  • 2018 – 66,673 miles
  • 2017 – 64,591 miles
  • 2015 – 63,867 miles
  • 2013 – 63,976 miles
  • 2012 – 63,467 miles
  • 2011 – 62,441 miles
  • 2010 – 63,137 miles
  • 2009 – 61,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,460 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (Axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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, 2019–2021

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Slight oil leak from n/s and o/s front outer axel seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,460 miles (+1,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    72,460 miles
    Test number
    580273786644
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (Axle) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass71,315 miles (-560)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,315 miles
    Test number
    872126621726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sphere seal leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sphere seal leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail71,875 miles (+3,169)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,875 miles
    Test number
    472651904440
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter union (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive sphere seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive sphere seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sun visor loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper switch worn

  4. Pass68,706 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,706 miles
    Test number
    332023461950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from n/s and o/s front outer axel seal

  5. Fail68,690 miles (+127)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,690 miles
    Test number
    322940062752
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from n/s and o/s front outer axel seal

  6. Fail68,563 miles (+1,890)10 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,563 miles
    Test number
    517243157382
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated o/s/r hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under body covered in under seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass66,673 miles (+18)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    66,673 miles
    Test number
    950097322665
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail66,655 miles (+2,064)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,655 miles
    Test number
    526160701857
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,591 miles (+724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,591 miles
    Test number
    370913816864
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Pass63,867 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    63,867 miles
    Test number
    245920794910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,830 miles (-146)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    841642316740
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  12. Pass63,976 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,976 miles
    Test number
    345485413384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,770 miles (+303)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,770 miles
    Test number
    279062713300
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass63,467 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,467 miles
    Test number
    578884822358
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail63,462 miles (+1,021)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    489467612412
    • DangerousSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass62,441 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    859433491284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  17. Fail62,441 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    905503591203
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail62,441 miles (-696)1 dangerous11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,441 miles
    Test number
    249619071496
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Halfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOuter Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front wheel arch missing

  19. Pass63,137 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,137 miles
    Test number
    633201570021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,137 miles (+820)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,137 miles
    Test number
    693082760034
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass61,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,317 miles
    Test number
    951359349035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YDR 800

What vehicle is registration YDR 800 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YDR 800 on a white and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 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 YDR 800 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YDR 800 expired on 29 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YDR 800?
The MOT on YDR 800 expired on 29 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YDR 800 done?
YDR 800 was recorded at 72,460 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2022, an average of 850 miles a year.
Has YDR 800 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YDR 800 has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on YDR 800 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 28 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YDR 800 find?
YDR 800 passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: front lower oil leak, but not excessive; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear fluid leak, but not excessive (axle).

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