LAND ROVER DEFENDER YB04XNZ has 29 MOTs

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This 2004 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 134,113 miles 8 months ago on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 06:44.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Saturday 24th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

YB04XNZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 2026134,113 MI
FAILED3RD OCTOBER 2025134,062 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Seat Belt Webbing Significantly Weakened Cut From Edge Greater Than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Seat Belt Webbing Significantly Weakened Cut From Edge Greater Than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Fluid Leak Harmful To The Environment Or A Risk To Other Road Users Diesel Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 202424TH OCTOBER 2025129,190 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advise Front Bumper Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Advise Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing
  3. ADVISORY - Advise Slight Movement In Steering Box Drop Arm Ball Joint
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202324TH OCTOBER 2024125,264 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advise Slight Movement In N/s/f Track Rod End
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 202220TH OCTOBER 2023121,467 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Advise Both Seat Belts Damaged But Serviceable
  2. ADVISORY - Advise Passenger Seat Belt Stalk Outer Cover Missing
FAILED10TH OCTOBER 2022121,467 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Under Wheel Arch (1.1.11 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Steeringb Drop Arm Ball Joint Excess Wear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Steering Component Casing Has Relative Movement To Chassis/bodywork Steering Damper Bush Worn Or Missing (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Front Passenger Door Catch Insecure Unable To Close Passenger Door With Out First Locking Inside (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Advise Both Seat Belts Damaged But Serviceable
  10. ADVISORY - Advise Passenger Seat Belt Stalk Outer Cover Missing
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 20214TH OCTOBER 2022120,208 MI
PASSED23RD SEPTEMBER 20204TH OCTOBER 2021115,925 MI
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 2020115,925 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Disc Contaminated Covered In Axle Oil (1.1.14 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. MAJOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Steering Box Drop Arm Ball Joint Worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH SEPTEMBER 20194TH OCTOBER 2020111,680 MI
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20184TH OCTOBER 2019107,752 MI
FAILED26TH SEPTEMBER 2018107,752 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Axle Swivel Joint Insecure In A Stub Axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Axle Swivel Joint Insecure In A Stub Axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Not Working (3.4 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 201729TH SEPTEMBER 2018102,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.2.c.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Ball Joint Dust Cover Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt Drop Arm (2.2.c.1c)
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 201629TH SEPTEMBER 201797,950 MI
FAILED21ST SEPTEMBER 201697,944 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Ball Joint Ball Pin Shank Loose Drop Arm (2.2.b.1c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Axle Swivel Joint Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3b)
  11. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201510TH SEPTEMBER 201692,253 MI
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 201410TH SEPTEMBER 201586,117 MI
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2013799,293 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201310TH SEPTEMBER 2014799,293 MI
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 201210TH SEPTEMBER 2013125,299 MI
FAILED31ST AUGUST 2012125,295 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. FAIL - Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Disc Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED2ND SEPTEMBER 20111ST SEPTEMBER 201265,169 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Advise Rear Brake Pipes Rusty
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20106TH AUGUST 201159,726 MI
FAILED7TH AUGUST 201059,719 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED29TH JULY 20094TH AUGUST 201055,184 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 200955,184 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20084TH AUGUST 200948,661 MI
FAILED4TH AUGUST 200848,644 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Illuminating The Registration Plate (1.1.c.1e)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
PASSED24TH JULY 200730TH JULY 200834,428 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YB04XNZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

YB04XNZ MOT Comments

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YB04XNZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 134,113 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,386 miles

YB04XNZ FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration YB04XNZ was manufactured on Friday 30th July 2004 so it is currently 22 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 134,113 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,386 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YB04XNZ has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 17 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 21 Major, 3 Dangerous and 28 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 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does YB04XNZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 YB04XNZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YB04XNZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 3rd June 2026 YB04XNZ does have Tax. Read more

When does YB04XNZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for YB04XNZ will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 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 YB04XNZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for YB04XNZ will expire in 5 months on Saturday 24th October 2026. Read more

When did YB04XNZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YB04XNZ was on Tuesday 14th October 2025 at 06:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YB04XNZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for YB04XNZ we can see 19 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 YB04XNZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for YB04XNZ we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YB04XNZ?

YB04XNZ is registered as a 2004 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has YB04XNZ done?

The odometer reading for YB04XNZ at the last MOT in October 2025 was 134,113 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 6,386 miles per year. Read more

How old is YB04XNZ?

The vehicle YB04XNZ was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th July 2004. Read more

What colour is YB04XNZ?

The official colour of YB04XNZ is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does YB04XNZ have?

YB04XNZ has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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