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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

23 AYMOT history

23 AY is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 85,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

23 AY white 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 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
85,351 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 AY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 AY was last recorded at 85,351 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 8,964 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,387 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,964 miles
Average per year
4,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,351 miles
  • 2024 – 76,387 miles
  • 2023 – 51,361 miles
  • 2022 – 47,495 miles
  • 2021 – 41,142 miles
  • 2019 – 40,513 miles
  • 2018 – 39,565 miles
  • 2017 – 37,464 miles
  • 2016 – 35,237 miles
  • 2015 – 32,561 miles
  • 2014 – 29,493 miles
  • 2013 – 26,075 miles
  • 2012 – 21,629 miles
  • 2011 – 16,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,351 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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 Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    85,351 miles
    Test number
    157556865765
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail85,351 miles (+8,964)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,351 miles
    Test number
    413226786362
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp sidelight (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass76,387 miles (+16,665)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    76,387 miles
    Test number
    551032604510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass59,722 miles (+8,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    59,722 miles
    Test number
    329921963279
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass51,361 miles (+3,866)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,361 miles
    Test number
    631007828087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass47,495 miles (+6,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    47,495 miles
    Test number
    717947348271
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Slight oil leak front differential
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass41,142 miles (+629)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,142 miles
    Test number
    858539752617
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass40,513 miles (+948)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,513 miles
    Test number
    970407577857
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass39,565 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,565 miles
    Test number
    292582750811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,464 miles (+2,227)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    37,464 miles
    Test number
    312293544209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,237 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    35,237 miles
    Test number
    873886510875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,235 miles (+2,674)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,235 miles
    Test number
    673819954592
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  13. Pass32,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    32,561 miles
    Test number
    228095995199
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail32,561 miles (+3,068)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,561 miles
    Test number
    915429385101
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBonnett release cable rubbing on lower steering column

  15. Pass29,493 miles (+3,418)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    29,493 miles
    Test number
    936152504218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass26,075 miles (+4,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,075 miles
    Test number
    759882283103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  17. Pass21,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,629 miles
    Test number
    958625582107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,629 miles (+5,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,629 miles
    Test number
    289405082116
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Pass16,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    16,153 miles
    Test number
    248494151158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 23 AY

What vehicle is registration 23 AY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 AY on a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Jul 2008. 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 23 AY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 AY is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 23 AY?
The MOT on 23 AY is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 AY done?
23 AY was recorded at 85,351 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,776 miles a year.
Has 23 AY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 AY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 23 AY 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 23 AY find?
23 AY passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: rear lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes.

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