LAND ROVER DEFENDER YA05NUU has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 121,451 miles 5 months ago on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 15:54.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 21st December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

YA05NUU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 2026121,451 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED26TH NOVEMBER 2025121,448 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Exhaust System Insecure Centre And Rear Mounts Broken (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Various. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Rod Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Wheel Hub Spigot Mounting Damaged To The Extent That Wheel Security Is Adversely Affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Hub Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Hub Seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 202415TH NOVEMBER 2025108,827 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Fluid Leak, But Not Excessive Water (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 202315TH NOVEMBER 2024107,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 202215TH NOVEMBER 2023104,789 MI
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 202114TH OCTOBER 2022100,679 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED13TH OCTOBER 2021100,677 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has An Excessively Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 202023RD SEPTEMBER 202199,282 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Inner Pad Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Pitman Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Joint Burnt Out/leaking (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 202099,282 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Empty (3.5 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin Inner Pad Low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush Both Sides (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Pitman Arm Ball Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Centre Joint Burnt Out/leaking (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 201922ND SEPTEMBER 202096,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 201820TH SEPTEMBER 201995,702 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play On Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH SEPTEMBER 201895,701 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Insecure (0.1 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play On Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20171ST SEPTEMBER 201893,506 MI
PASSED11TH JULY 201630TH JULY 201784,558 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - O/s/r Axle And Brake Back Plate Has Had Signs Of An Oil Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leaking From Transfer Rear Oil Seal Onto Hand Brake Drum
PASSED28TH JULY 201530TH JULY 201675,169 MI
FAILED27TH JULY 201575,163 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Has No Reserve Travel (3.1.6b)
  2. FAIL - Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecure (2.4.g.1)
  4. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
PASSED14TH JULY 201430TH JULY 201562,598 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED14TH JULY 201462,596 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Braking System Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Tyre Cracking
PASSED3RD JULY 201330TH JULY 201450,801 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
PASSED25TH JULY 201230TH JULY 201341,561 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Cracking
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Cracking
FAILED25TH JULY 201241,459 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  9. USER ENTERED - Both Front Tyres Cracking
  10. USER ENTERED - Offside Rear Tyre Cracking
PASSED27TH JULY 201130TH JULY 201234,187 MI
FAILED27TH JULY 201134,187 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED29TH JULY 201030TH JULY 201129,147 MI
PASSED30TH JULY 200930TH JULY 201023,702 MI
PASSED30TH JULY 200830TH JULY 200918,154 MI
FAILED30TH JULY 200818,154 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YA05NUU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

YA05NUU MOT Comments

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YA05NUU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 121,451 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,073 miles

YA05NUU FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration YA05NUU was manufactured on Saturday 30th July 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 121,451 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,073 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YA05NUU has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 67 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 13 Major, 1 Dangerous and 12 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 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does YA05NUU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 YA05NUU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YA05NUU Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 11th May 2026 YA05NUU does have Tax. Read more

When does YA05NUU Tax expire?

The current Tax for YA05NUU will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. 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 YA05NUU MOT expire?

The current MOT for YA05NUU will expire in 7 months on Monday 21st December 2026. Read more

When did YA05NUU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YA05NUU was on Monday 22nd December 2025 at 15:54. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YA05NUU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for YA05NUU we can see 18 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 YA05NUU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for YA05NUU we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YA05NUU?

YA05NUU is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has YA05NUU done?

The odometer reading for YA05NUU at the last MOT in December 2025 was 121,451 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 6,073 miles per year. Read more

How old is YA05NUU?

The vehicle YA05NUU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 30th July 2005. Read more

What colour is YA05NUU?

The official colour of YA05NUU is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does YA05NUU have?

YA05NUU has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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