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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1985 · 2,496 cc

YMW 677MOT history

YMW 677 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Apr 1985. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025 and it has passed 9 of 16 MOT tests, with 158,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2024.

YMW 677 green 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 26 Jul 2025
Mileage
158,644 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2024
MOT tests
16
9 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YMW 677
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
3 Apr 1985
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

YMW 677 was last recorded at 158,644 miles on 27 Jul 2024, 2,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2010: 138,448 miles, lower than 139,414 miles on 24 Sept 2009.

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
155,935 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
2,709 miles
Average per year
2,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,644 miles
  • 2023 – 155,935 miles
  • 2015 – 154,638 miles
  • 2013 – 147,651 miles
  • 2012 – 144,658 miles
  • 2010 – 139,449 miles
  • 2009 – 139,414 miles
  • 2008 – 133,344 miles
  • 2007 – 128,872 miles
  • 2006 – 121,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,644 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.

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

16 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,644 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    158,644 miles
    Test number
    970450448371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass155,935 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    155,935 miles
    Test number
    821600815524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail155,933 miles (+1,295)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,933 miles
    Test number
    575722152899
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousRan out off brake fluid during test
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass154,638 miles (+1)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    154,638 miles
    Test number
    687218745172
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteDrivers door handle brocken and outer skin corroded
    • NoteFront window wiper mechinisem slightly worn
    • NoteNear side rear wheel hub has slight dampness of oil
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear X member has slight corrosion
  5. Fail154,637 miles (+6,986)14 failures6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,637 miles
    Test number
    606565285041
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers door handle brocken and outer door skin corroded
    • NoteNear side rear wheel hub has slight dampness of oil
    • NoteWindscreen wiper mechinisem slightly worn
  6. Pass147,651 miles (+2,993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    147,651 miles
    Test number
    666068643290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  7. Pass144,658 miles (+5,209)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    144,658 miles
    Test number
    119533672166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDteering Damper Bushes worn
  8. Pass139,449 miles (+1,001)1 dangerous5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    139,449 miles
    Test number
    483023230340
    • DangerousFront propshaft - rear joint badly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
  9. Fail138,448 miles (-966)1 dangerous9 failures1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,448 miles
    Test number
    940460220315
    • DangerousFront propshaft - rear joint badly worn
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted
  10. Fail139,414 miles (+6,070)17 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,414 miles
    Test number
    332837669281
    • FailureFront Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
  11. Pass133,344 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    133,344 miles
    Test number
    790399998166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOffside front and near side rear tyres starting to crack on side walls
  12. Fail133,344 miles (+4,472)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,344 miles
    Test number
    183489198117
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOffside front and near side rear tyres starting to crack on side walls
  13. Pass128,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    128,872 miles
    Test number
    861484797185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail128,872 miles (+7,584)5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,872 miles
    Test number
    934664397186
    • Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass121,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    121,288 miles
    Test number
    282048406457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,288 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,288 miles
    Test number
    851818406168
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about YMW 677

What vehicle is registration YMW 677 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YMW 677 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 3 Apr 1985. 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 YMW 677 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on YMW 677 expired on 26 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on YMW 677?
The MOT on YMW 677 expired on 26 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has YMW 677 done?
YMW 677 was recorded at 158,644 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2024, an average of 2,044 miles a year.
Has YMW 677 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YMW 677 has failed 7 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on YMW 677 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YMW 677 find?
YMW 677 passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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