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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1985 · 2,495 cc

YPW 200MOT history

YPW 200 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1985. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 115,595 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

YPW 200 green 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 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,595 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YPW 200
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1985
First used
31 Dec 1985
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YPW 200 was last recorded at 115,595 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2010: 51,803 miles, lower than 93,957 miles on 6 May 2008.

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
113,968 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,627 miles
Average per year
2,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,595 miles
  • 2024 – 113,968 miles
  • 2023 – 112,143 miles
  • 2022 – 110,961 miles
  • 2021 – 109,125 miles
  • 2020 – 107,872 miles
  • 2019 – 105,937 miles
  • 2018 – 104,466 miles
  • 2017 – 103,504 miles
  • 2016 – 102,728 miles
  • 2015 – 101,943 miles
  • 2014 – 101,106 miles
  • 2013 – 100,215 miles
  • 2012 – 99,133 miles
  • 2010 – 51,822 miles
  • 2008 – 93,957 miles
  • 2007 – 86,962 miles
  • 2006 – 71,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,595 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front cross member

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,595 miles (+1,627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    115,595 miles
    Test number
    707408353160
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass113,968 miles (+1,825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    113,968 miles
    Test number
    243298928397
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,143 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,143 miles
    Test number
    798714072641
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail112,139 miles (+1,178)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,139 miles
    Test number
    907305129028
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass110,961 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    755240410822
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail110,961 miles (+1,836)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,961 miles
    Test number
    436705318210
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass109,125 miles (+1,253)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,125 miles
    Test number
    977212424471
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Across front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass107,872 miles (+1,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,872 miles
    Test number
    599319845056
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass105,937 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,937 miles
    Test number
    619594665122
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear body cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch inoperative

  10. Fail105,917 miles (+1,451)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,917 miles
    Test number
    813312067874
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded along front cross member (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear body cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch inoperative

  11. Pass104,466 miles (+962)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,466 miles
    Test number
    571800422061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,504 miles (+776)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    103,504 miles
    Test number
    906588197959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,728 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,728 miles
    Test number
    277033978819
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across front cross member (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Fail102,728 miles (+785)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,728 miles
    Test number
    574084279352
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking injector leak off pipes (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt slight movement in joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded across front cross member (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass101,943 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    687206805172
    • NoteSlight bind on n/s/f brake

  16. Fail101,943 miles (+837)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    719286905155
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight bind on n/s/f brake

  17. Pass101,106 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    101,106 miles
    Test number
    116433734147
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSteering box slight leak

  18. Fail101,106 miles (+891)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,106 miles
    Test number
    629947724118
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSteering box slight leak
    • NoteSteering damper bushes both fitted to one side

  19. Pass100,215 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,215 miles
    Test number
    209691733172
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail100,215 miles (+1,082)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,215 miles
    Test number
    209831733136
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass99,133 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    99,133 miles
    Test number
    476089182030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteMinor fluid leak from steering box
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail99,133 miles (+47,311)8 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,133 miles
    Test number
    378648482048
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteMinor fluid leak from steering box
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass51,822 miles (+19)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,822 miles
    Test number
    874363490040
    • NoteSteering box leaking
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places

  24. Fail51,803 miles (-42,154)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,803 miles
    Test number
    122091490493
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteSteering box leaking
    • NoteUnderside rusty in places

  25. Pass93,957 miles (+6,995)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    93,957 miles
    Test number
    472227828134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,962 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,962 miles
    Test number
    503582827121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail86,940 miles (+15,800)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    721095597065
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  28. Pass71,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    71,140 miles
    Test number
    431163566047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YPW 200

What vehicle is registration YPW 200 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YPW 200 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 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 YPW 200 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YPW 200 is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on YPW 200?
The MOT on YPW 200 is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YPW 200 done?
YPW 200 was recorded at 115,595 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,259 miles a year.
Has YPW 200 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YPW 200 has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on YPW 200 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YPW 200 find?
YPW 200 passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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