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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1991 · 2,497 cc

YYT 1MOT history

YYT 1 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,686 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

YYT 1 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 13 Jan 2027
Mileage
214,686 km
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,511 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
YYT 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

YYT 1 was last recorded at 214,686 km on 17 Dec 2025, 404 km more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,282 km · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
404 km
Average per year
5,511 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,686 km
  • 2021 – 212,895 km
  • 2019 – 210,175 km
  • 2018 – 207,400 km
  • 2016 – 195,553 km
  • 2012 – 187,805 km
  • 2011 – 175,557 km
  • 2006 – 109,785 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,686 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • No reverse lamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,686 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    214,686 km
    Test number
    862145425126
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail214,686 km (+404)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,686 km
    Test number
    162491109113
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass214,282 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    214,282 km
    Test number
    287214868112
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass213,426 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    213,426 miles
    Test number
    761627119103
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT PADS N/S O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass212,895 km (+2,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    212,895 km
    Test number
    202313773699
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak upper pipe

  6. Pass210,175 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    210,175 km
    Test number
    775388547776
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lamp

  7. Fail210,174 miles4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,174 miles
    Test number
    895406180337
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lamp

  8. Pass207,400 km
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    207,400 km
    Test number
    865911791146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass201,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    201,580 miles
    Test number
    813077250126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass195,553 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    195,553 km
    Test number
    478443443984
    • AdvisoryHazard switch faulty but working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass191,183 miles (+6,159)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    191,183 miles
    Test number
    769902895025
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass185,024 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    185,024 miles
    Test number
    728930984093
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail185,007 miles6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,007 miles
    Test number
    146129274035
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass187,805 km (+3,013)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    187,805 km
    Test number
    618566432331
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail184,792 km (+9,235)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,792 km
    Test number
    417018222344
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass175,557 km (+210)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    175,557 km
    Test number
    375281391432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail175,347 km1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,347 km
    Test number
    126006761281
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  18. Pass159,370 miles (+13,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    159,370 miles
    Test number
    184864760233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass145,591 miles (+21,171)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    145,591 miles
    Test number
    993493289176
    • NoteScreen jet in poor condition.

  20. Pass124,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    124,420 miles
    Test number
    392923758033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,785 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    109,785 km
    Test number
    713679436301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about YYT 1

What vehicle is registration YYT 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YYT 1 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1991. 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 YYT 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YYT 1 is valid until 13 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on YYT 1?
The MOT on YYT 1 is valid until 13 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YYT 1 done?
YYT 1 was recorded at 214,686 km at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,511 km a year.
Has YYT 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YYT 1 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on YYT 1 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 YYT 1 find?
YYT 1 passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive steering box area; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive gear box area.

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