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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

YDV 803MOT history

YDV 803 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 85,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

YDV 803 grey 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 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,668 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YDV 803
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YDV 803 was last recorded at 85,668 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 661 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,007 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
661 miles
Average per year
3,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,668 miles
  • 2024 – 85,007 miles
  • 2023 – 84,334 miles
  • 2022 – 83,683 miles
  • 2021 – 82,759 miles
  • 2020 – 80,059 miles
  • 2019 – 78,108 miles
  • 2018 – 75,502 miles
  • 2017 – 72,005 miles
  • 2016 – 68,564 miles
  • 2015 – 64,404 miles
  • 2014 – 60,182 miles
  • 2013 – 55,869 miles
  • 2012 – 51,755 miles
  • 2011 – 46,835 miles
  • 2009 – 33,569 miles
  • 2008 – 26,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,668 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (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 front swivel hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,668 miles (+661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,668 miles
    Test number
    166376432086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive SWIVEL JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEXI HOSES (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass85,007 miles (+673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    628170430377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SWIVEL HUB SLIGHT OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE RELATED CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGE RELATED CRACKING IN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass84,334 miles (+651)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,334 miles
    Test number
    160824069471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass83,683 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,683 miles
    Test number
    273196141316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front swivel hub seal leaking

  5. Fail83,674 miles (+915)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,674 miles
    Test number
    397311498968
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front swivel hub seal leaking

  6. Pass82,759 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    82,759 miles
    Test number
    655133531110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,059 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    80,059 miles
    Test number
    426450739826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,057 miles (+1,949)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,057 miles
    Test number
    574552872762
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play lower arm from steering box (marked in yellow) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass78,108 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    78,108 miles
    Test number
    576476471506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,502 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    75,502 miles
    Test number
    964393365499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,005 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,005 miles
    Test number
    451956401179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,564 miles
    Test number
    192241819034
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail68,564 miles (+4,160)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,564 miles
    Test number
    125229190720
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass64,404 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    64,404 miles
    Test number
    316181535250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,394 miles (+4,212)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,394 miles
    Test number
    428084325219
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass60,182 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,182 miles
    Test number
    766314434277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  17. Fail60,158 miles (+4,289)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,158 miles
    Test number
    607803534242
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass55,869 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    55,869 miles
    Test number
    746207323299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,755 miles (+4,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,755 miles
    Test number
    866438342262
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,835 miles (+13,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,835 miles
    Test number
    738212231261
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass33,569 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    33,569 miles
    Test number
    262979259225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    26,831 miles
    Test number
    774764038222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YDV 803

What vehicle is registration YDV 803 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YDV 803 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Sept 2005. 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 YDV 803 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YDV 803 is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on YDV 803?
The MOT on YDV 803 is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YDV 803 done?
YDV 803 was recorded at 85,668 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 3,423 miles a year.
Has YDV 803 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YDV 803 has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on YDV 803 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 YDV 803 find?
YDV 803 passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi hoses.

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