
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y212 GWCMOT history
Y212 GWC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 172,952 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,068 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y212 GWC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y212 GWC was last recorded at 172,952 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 3,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 169,642 miles · 14 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,310 miles
- Average per year
- 3,068 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,952 miles
- 2023 – 169,642 miles
- 2022 – 166,834 miles
- 2021 – 164,898 miles
- 2020 – 162,027 miles
- 2016 – 157,207 miles
- 2014 – 155,489 miles
- 2013 – 151,468 miles
- 2012 – 147,502 miles
- 2011 – 142,926 miles
- 2010 – 138,646 miles
- 2009 – 135,086 miles
- 2008 – 129,932 miles
- 2007 – 124,611 miles
- 2006 – 118,704 miles
- 2005 – 113,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2014
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Full MOT history
24 tests since 14 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,952 miles (+3,310)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 172,952 miles
- Test number
- 845145942684
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass169,642 miles (+2,808)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 169,642 miles
- Test number
- 547757373172
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryHandbrake long travel
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass166,834 miles (+1,936)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 166,834 miles
- Test number
- 383691877970
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Pass164,898 miles (+2,871)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 164,898 miles
- Test number
- 460701348933
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails/cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / cab floor area both sides front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass162,027 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 162,027 miles
- Test number
- 911899574278
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail162,027 miles (+4,820)1 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,027 miles
- Test number
- 984744083418
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass157,207 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 157,207 miles
- Test number
- 965229699942
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s/f corroded and holed by middle body mount
- AdvisorySlight corrosion around rear chassis
Fail157,207 miles (+1,718)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,207 miles
- Test number
- 642331699180
- FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.2.6)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryO/s/f corroded and holed by middle body mount
- AdvisorySlight corrosion around rear chassis
Pass155,489 miles (+36)12 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 155,489 miles
- Test number
- 828588984260
- AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.C.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteRear fuel filter housing broken
Fail155,453 miles (+3,985)6 failures11 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,453 miles
- Test number
- 376562874282
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteRear exhaust mounting braket corroded broken
Pass151,468 miles7 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 151,468 miles
- Test number
- 788283383262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)
- NoteExhaust centre flange bolt missing
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteFuel filter braket broken
- NoteNearside front hub swivel bearings slightly worn
- NoteNearside wiper blade slightly split on ends
Fail151,448 miles (+3,946)4 failures7 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,448 miles
- Test number
- 527733783209
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)
- NoteExhaust centre flange bolt missing
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteFuel filter braket broken
- NoteNearside front hub swivel bearings slightly worn
- NoteNearside wiper blade slightly split on ends
Pass147,502 miles10 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 147,502 miles
- Test number
- 269275972269
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAll four tyres perished
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
- NoteIndicator/wiper switch loose
- NoteNearside front hub swivel lower bearing/bush slightly worn
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Fail147,487 miles (+4,561)1 failure10 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,487 miles
- Test number
- 675345572253
- FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAll four tyres perished
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges of tread
- NoteIndicator/wiper switch loose
- NoteNearside front hub swivel lower bearing/bush slightly worn
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass142,926 miles (+22)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 142,926 miles
- Test number
- 699263771240
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail142,904 miles (+4,258)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,904 miles
- Test number
- 525409261284
- FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass138,646 miles (+3,560)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 138,646 miles
- Test number
- 882010370214
- NoteBoth rear & n/s front tyres slightley perrished
Pass135,086 miles (+15)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 135,086 miles
- Test number
- 514636369201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly worn.
Fail135,071 miles (+5,139)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,071 miles
- Test number
- 292565569236
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNearside rear shock absorber lower bush slightly worn.
Pass129,932 miles (+5,321)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 129,932 miles
- Test number
- 953043178219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,611 miles (+5,907)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 124,611 miles
- Test number
- 572961077215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 118,704 miles
- Test number
- 864225576212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,704 miles (+5,090)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,704 miles
- Test number
- 921425376256
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass113,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 113,614 miles
- Test number
- 822777455216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y212 GWC
- Does Y212 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y212 GWC expired on 16 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y212 GWC?
- The MOT on Y212 GWC expired on 16 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y212 GWC done?
- Y212 GWC was recorded at 172,952 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 3,068 miles a year.
- Has Y212 GWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y212 GWC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y212 GWC 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 Y212 GWC find?
- Y212 GWC passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 9 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded; front oil leak, but not excessive both front hubs damp; nearside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 6 more.
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