
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass158,644 miles (+2,709)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 158,644 miles
- Test number
- 970450448371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,935 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 155,935 miles
- Test number
- 821600815524
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
Pass121,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 121,288 miles
- Test number
- 282048406457
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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