LAND ROVER DEFENDER Y97WOF has 28 MOTs

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This 2001 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 271,551 miles 3 months ago on Monday 9th March 2026 at 15:56.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026.

Y97WOF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH MARCH 2027271,551 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Body Crossmember Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak From Differential
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND MARCH 2026271,538 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Oil Leak
  11. ADVISORY - Rear Body Crossmember Corroded
  12. ADVISORY - Oil Leak From Differential
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED13TH MARCH 202516TH MARCH 2026266,196 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  11. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Central Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED13TH MARCH 202416TH MARCH 2025261,956 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  11. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Central Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  16. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  17. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Front Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Rear N/s & O/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED8TH MARCH 2024261,903 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive From Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  15. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Central Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  19. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  20. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  21. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  22. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  23. ADVISORY - Front Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  24. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Rear N/s & O/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED7TH MARCH 202316TH MARCH 2024254,793 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Centre Body Cross Beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Cross Beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Both Front Hub Seals Leaking
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED16TH MARCH 202216TH MARCH 2023247,908 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Hub Seals Leaking
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Deteriorated/corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Cross Beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Centre Body Cross Beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED7TH MARCH 2022247,887 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Hub Seals Leaking
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Exhaust Deteriorated/corroded
  7. MAJOR - Rear Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Cross Beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Centre Body Cross Beam (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Hazard Warning Switch Inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Steering Column Universal Joint Has Excessive Wear Or Play Lower On Column (2.2.2 (c))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front 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))
  13. MAJOR - Offside 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))
  14. MAJOR - Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Rear A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  15. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202116TH MARCH 2022241,185 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Body Cross Member Holed By Corrosion
FAILED12TH MARCH 2021241,180 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Steering Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Body Cross Member Holed By Corrosion
PASSED24TH JANUARY 20203RD FEBRUARY 2021235,212 MI
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2020234,975 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 20193RD FEBRUARY 2020224,737 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2019224,624 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Towbar Is So Weakened By Corrosion Within 30cm Of A Towbar Mounting, The Towbar Is Likely To Become Detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Outriger Corrodide (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED19TH JANUARY 20183RD FEBRUARY 2019212,118 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Engine
PASSED27TH JANUARY 20173RD FEBRUARY 2018199,152 MI
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20163RD FEBRUARY 2017187,471 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 201528TH MAY 2016184,018 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 201426TH MAY 2015176,706 MI
PASSED15TH MAY 201324TH MAY 2014167,800 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 201224TH MAY 2013161,095 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 2012161,087 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
PASSED25TH MAY 201124TH MAY 2012150,979 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 20105TH MAY 2011138,523 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Signs Of Slight Fuel Leak From Rear Of Engine Area.
PASSED29TH APRIL 20095TH MAY 2010125,055 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED6TH MAY 20085TH MAY 2009111,537 MI
PASSED25TH APRIL 200727TH APRIL 200898,837 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 200627TH APRIL 200788,003 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

Y97WOF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

Y97WOF MOT Comments

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Y97WOF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 271,551 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,862 miles

Y97WOF FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration Y97WOF was manufactured on Friday 27th April 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 271,551 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 10,862 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 28 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means Y97WOF has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 90 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 21 Major, 4 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026 .

Does Y97WOF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 Y97WOF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is Y97WOF Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 30th May 2026 Y97WOF does have Tax. Read more

When does Y97WOF Tax expire?

The current Tax for Y97WOF will expire in 2 months on Saturday 1st August 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does Y97WOF MOT expire?

The current MOT for Y97WOF will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 16th March 2027. Read more

When did Y97WOF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for Y97WOF was on Monday 9th March 2026 at 15:56. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has Y97WOF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for Y97WOF we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has Y97WOF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 28 MOTs on record for Y97WOF we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is Y97WOF?

Y97WOF is registered as a 2001 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has Y97WOF done?

The odometer reading for Y97WOF at the last MOT in March 2026 was 271,551 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,862 miles per year. Read more

How old is Y97WOF?

The vehicle Y97WOF was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Friday 27th April 2001. Read more

What colour is Y97WOF?

The official colour of Y97WOF is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does Y97WOF have?

Y97WOF has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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