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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y212 WJSMOT history

Y212 WJS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

Y212 WJS blue 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
108,349 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 WJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 WJS was last recorded at 108,349 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jun 2015: 76,763 miles, lower than 751,434 miles on 11 Jun 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,345 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,349 miles
  • 2023 – 106,673 miles
  • 2022 – 103,913 miles
  • 2021 – 103,912 miles
  • 2020 – 99,649 miles
  • 2019 – 93,846 miles
  • 2018 – 89,249 miles
  • 2017 – 84,127 miles
  • 2016 – 80,531 miles
  • 2015 – 76,763 miles
  • 2014 – 751,434 miles
  • 2013 – 738,918 miles
  • 2012 – 70,887 miles
  • 2011 – 67,570 miles
  • 2010 – 63,851 miles
  • 2009 – 59,409 miles
  • 2008 – 54,327 miles
  • 2007 – 50,035 miles
  • 2006 – 45,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,349 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,349 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    108,349 miles
    Test number
    450539975520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Fail108,345 miles (+319)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,345 miles
    Test number
    675765168405
    • MajorNearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn A-frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Pass108,026 miles (+1,353)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,026 miles
    Test number
    881435465613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,673 miles (+2,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,673 miles
    Test number
    368415915817
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryChassis heavy under sealed

  5. Pass103,913 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,913 miles
    Test number
    947502529935
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail103,912 miles (+4,263)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,912 miles
    Test number
    601164469946
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Step insecure
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass99,649 miles (+81)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,649 miles
    Test number
    148921124367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail99,568 miles (+5,722)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,568 miles
    Test number
    207146453051
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis at steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass93,846 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,846 miles
    Test number
    409939011006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,249 miles (+176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    89,249 miles
    Test number
    851465209851
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail89,073 miles (+4,946)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,073 miles
    Test number
    387958751764
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass84,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    749617169819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub slight play

  13. Fail84,127 miles (+3,596)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,127 miles
    Test number
    825714337884
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub slight play

  14. Pass80,531 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,531 miles
    Test number
    473437594776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    229453365122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,763 miles (-674,671)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    645043165130
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  17. Pass751,434 miles (+12,516)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    751,434 miles
    Test number
    135952164178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass738,918 miles (+665,087)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    738,918 miles
    Test number
    505394613136
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail73,831 miles (+2,944)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,831 miles
    Test number
    219866303181
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass70,887 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    287687402493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,570 miles (+169)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    67,570 miles
    Test number
    607089421191
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail67,401 miles (+3,550)2 dangerous8 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,401 miles
    Test number
    666513221105
    • DangerousService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
    • DangerousN/s outrigger holed and corroded on chassis
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass63,851 miles (+4,442)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,851 miles
    Test number
    893413830186
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak , rear diff , rear of gear-box and top of engine o/s .

  24. Pass59,409 miles (+5,082)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    282450129429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass54,327 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,327 miles
    Test number
    651191928123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,035 miles (+4,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,035 miles
    Test number
    141370537168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass45,579 miles (+98)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,579 miles
    Test number
    842480236195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail45,481 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,481 miles
    Test number
    820884426158
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about Y212 WJS

Does Y212 WJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y212 WJS is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y212 WJS?
The MOT on Y212 WJS is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y212 WJS done?
Y212 WJS was recorded at 108,349 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 3,083 miles a year.
Has Y212 WJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 WJS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y212 WJS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y212 WJS find?
Y212 WJS passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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