LAND ROVER DEFENDER YC08YKV has 19 MOTs

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This 2008 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 237,464 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 16:44.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Sunday 8th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

YC08YKV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 2026237,464 MI
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20248TH NOVEMBER 2025233,581 MI
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20238TH NOVEMBER 2024230,336 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20228TH NOVEMBER 2023226,338 MI
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 20218TH NOVEMBER 2022222,096 MI
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 20208TH NOVEMBER 2021218,540 MI
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20198TH NOVEMBER 2020212,977 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  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 - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20188TH NOVEMBER 2019205,176 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Steering Box Leaking Oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slight Leak From Axle Ball Seal
PASSED9TH NOVEMBER 20178TH NOVEMBER 2018198,507 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Radius Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Radius Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED9TH NOVEMBER 2017198,507 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has A Slight Oil Leak (2.2.d.2e)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Radius Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Radius Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 201624TH OCTOBER 2017189,081 MI
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201614TH AUGUST 2017188,407 MI
FAILED10TH AUGUST 2016188,291 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Adversely Affected By The Operation Of Another Lamp (1.2.1f)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Lower Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED8TH OCTOBER 20157TH OCTOBER 2016178,848 MI
PASSED18TH SEPTEMBER 201417TH SEPTEMBER 2015164,588 MI
PASSED9TH APRIL 201323RD APRIL 2014153,018 MI
PASSED18TH APRIL 201223RD APRIL 2013126,148 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 201123RD APRIL 201293,202 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED6TH APRIL 201193,201 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

YC08YKV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 84% | MOT Failure Rate: 16%

YC08YKV MOT Comments

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YC08YKV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 237,464 miles | Average yearly mileage: 13,968 miles

YC08YKV FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration YC08YKV was manufactured on Wednesday 23rd April 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 237,464 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 13,968 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 19 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means YC08YKV has a 84% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 25 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 8 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 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does YC08YKV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 YC08YKV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is YC08YKV Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 24th May 2026 YC08YKV does have Tax. Read more

When does YC08YKV Tax expire?

The current Tax for YC08YKV will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 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 YC08YKV MOT expire?

The current MOT for YC08YKV will expire in 6 months on Sunday 8th November 2026. Read more

When did YC08YKV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for YC08YKV was on Tuesday 4th November 2025 at 16:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has YC08YKV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YC08YKV we can see 16 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 YC08YKV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 19 MOTs on record for YC08YKV we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 84% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is YC08YKV?

YC08YKV is registered as a 2008 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has YC08YKV done?

The odometer reading for YC08YKV at the last MOT in November 2025 was 237,464 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 13,968 miles per year. Read more

How old is YC08YKV?

The vehicle YC08YKV was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 23rd April 2008. Read more

What colour is YC08YKV?

The official colour of YC08YKV is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does YC08YKV have?

YC08YKV has a 2.4 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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