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Land Rover Hard TOP

Green · Petrol · 1958

YRO 179MOT history

YRO 179 is a green petrol Land Rover Hard TOP first used on 31 Dec 1958. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 85,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,607 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YRO 179
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Hard TOP
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
31 Dec 1958
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YRO 179 was last recorded at 85,607 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,460 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
147 miles
Average per year
1,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,607 miles
  • 2025 – 85,460 miles
  • 2024 – 85,189 miles
  • 2023 – 84,985 miles
  • 2022 – 84,810 miles
  • 2021 – 84,525 miles
  • 2020 – 84,458 miles
  • 2019 – 56,447 miles
  • 2018 – 55,454 miles
  • 2017 – 54,431 miles
  • 2016 – 53,742 miles
  • 2015 – 52,846 miles
  • 2014 – 52,148 miles
  • 2013 – 51,724 miles
  • 2011 – 51,296 miles
  • 2010 – 50,947 miles
  • 2009 – 50,296 miles
  • 2008 – 49,410 miles
  • 2007 – 47,585 miles
  • 2006 – 46,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,607 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis Covered In Grease
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Chassis covered in grease and under seal restricting view and inspection of certain chassis components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front brake binding when rotated by hand

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nsr brake binding when rotated by hand

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,607 miles (+147)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,607 miles
    Test number
    799185112078
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis Covered In Grease
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine/Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass85,460 miles (+271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,460 miles
    Test number
    825706838973
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion - covered in grease or other material

  3. Pass85,189 miles (+204)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,189 miles
    Test number
    297852899175
    • MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front prop is worn (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,985 miles (+175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    84,985 miles
    Test number
    977985281116
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront prop uj is worn

  5. Pass84,810 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    631833849700
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in grease and under seal restricting view and inspection of certain chassis components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding when rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr brake binding when rotated by hand

  6. Fail84,810 miles (+285)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,810 miles
    Test number
    600047409620
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in grease and under seal restricting view and inspection of certain chassis components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding when rotated by hand
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNsr brake binding when rotated by hand

  7. Pass84,525 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,525 miles
    Test number
    255706699441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,458 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,458 miles
    Test number
    145394228846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail84,458 miles (+28,011)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,458 miles
    Test number
    581252559716
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp too bright (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass56,447 miles (+993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,447 miles
    Test number
    300870489935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass55,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    55,454 miles
    Test number
    671541429494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,454 miles (+1,023)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,454 miles
    Test number
    684786810730
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass54,431 miles (+689)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    54,431 miles
    Test number
    392458057502
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play from steering box to idler (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,742 miles (+896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    53,742 miles
    Test number
    206061266687
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass52,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,846 miles
    Test number
    995282618248
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail52,846 miles (+698)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,846 miles
    Test number
    571084537291
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass52,148 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,148 miles
    Test number
    288936564234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail52,125 miles (+401)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,125 miles
    Test number
    766664654215
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass51,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,724 miles
    Test number
    606366163247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,724 miles (+428)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,724 miles
    Test number
    916384453201
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  21. Pass51,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    237200171223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,296 miles (+349)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,296 miles
    Test number
    695550171249
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  23. Fail50,947 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    334873670476
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass50,947 miles (+651)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,947 miles
    Test number
    941763270263
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass50,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    322957969473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  26. Fail50,296 miles (+886)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    432037769205
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

  27. Pass49,410 miles (+1,825)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    49,410 miles
    Test number
    381609668225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,585 miles5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,585 miles
    Test number
    360356077261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass47,585 miles (+1,385)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,585 miles
    Test number
    884206477259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass46,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,200 miles
    Test number
    500436366223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YRO 179

What vehicle is registration YRO 179 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YRO 179 on a green petrol Land Rover Hard TOP first used on 31 Dec 1958. 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 YRO 179 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YRO 179 is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on YRO 179?
The MOT on YRO 179 is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YRO 179 done?
YRO 179 was recorded at 85,607 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,969 miles a year.
Has YRO 179 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YRO 179 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on YRO 179 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 YRO 179 find?
YRO 179 passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: central front fluid leak, but not excessive differential; central rear fluid leak, but not excessive differential; chassis covered in grease, and 1 more.

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