
Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y214 GWCMOT history
Y214 GWC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 240,544 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 240,544 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,638 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y214 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 valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y214 GWC was last recorded at 240,544 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 240,535 miles · 15 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 9 miles
- Average per year
- 7,638 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 240,544 miles
- 2024 – 234,552 miles
- 2023 – 226,958 miles
- 2022 – 220,494 miles
- 2021 – 212,523 miles
- 2020 – 203,419 miles
- 2019 – 202,716 miles
- 2018 – 198,074 miles
- 2017 – 189,953 miles
- 2016 – 178,869 miles
- 2015 – 170,843 miles
- 2014 – 163,821 miles
- 2013 – 158,157 miles
- 2012 – 152,414 miles
- 2011 – 138,540 miles
- 2010 – 118,322 miles
- 2008 – 95,752 miles
- 2007 – 93,037 miles
- 2006 – 90,072 miles
- 2005 – 86,165 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryWiper stalk insecure LOOSERecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Steering box leaking oil
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass240,544 miles (+9)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 240,544 miles
- Test number
- 555399764654
- MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper stalk insecure LOOSE
Fail240,535 miles (+5,983)6 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,535 miles
- Test number
- 183437943660
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure coil spring LOOSE NOT FITTED CORRECTLY IN SPRING CUPS (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
- MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front seat base not fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper stalk insecure LOOSE
Pass234,552 miles (+52)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 234,552 miles
- Test number
- 448357290365
- MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail234,500 miles (+7,542)1 dangerous8 major3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,500 miles
- Test number
- 701350733302
- DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Universal joint bearings broken up. (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipes above chassis rail. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorIndicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass226,958 miles (+128)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 226,958 miles
- Test number
- 778800210267
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion found at body by mount
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail226,830 miles (+6,336)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 226,830 miles
- Test number
- 371474977056
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion found at body by mount
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass220,494 miles (+63)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 220,494 miles
- Test number
- 909202412791
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail220,431 miles (+7,908)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,431 miles
- Test number
- 655418219564
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorSteering box not properly attached BOLT LOOSE (2.1.2 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass212,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 212,523 miles
- Test number
- 990130069861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail212,523 miles (+18)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,523 miles
- Test number
- 894212514772
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Fail212,505 miles (+9,086)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,505 miles
- Test number
- 598104265837
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body cross member support, in front of rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass203,419 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 203,419 miles
- Test number
- 472466474644
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFluid around nearside front and rear axle/hub seals
- AdvisorySteering damper leaking
Fail203,419 miles (+703)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,419 miles
- Test number
- 571619065079
- MajorBrake performance not tested brake pedal spongy (1.2.1 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid around nearside front and rear axle/hub seals
Pass202,716 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 202,716 miles
- Test number
- 206350674476
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,715 miles (+4,641)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,715 miles
- Test number
- 277165194033
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint leaking slightly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass198,074 miles (+445)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2019
- Odometer
- 198,074 miles
- Test number
- 878088473663
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear tripod dust cover perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint onto transmission brake (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRea cross member corroded
Fail197,629 miles (+7,676)2 dangerous9 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,629 miles
- Test number
- 898518522127
- DangerousNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member has several holes (6.6.6)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryCentral Propshaft universal joint worn universal joint onto transmission brake
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt tripod joint dust cover perished (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis holed on rear cross member by body mount (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion body holed by body mount under drivers feet (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed pipe chafing on underside of spring platform (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear spring platform and inner sidewall have rub marks but not contact at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion Cross member corroded all across (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades have split ends
Pass189,953 miles (+11,084)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2018
- Odometer
- 189,953 miles
- Test number
- 846263434680
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass178,869 miles (+8,026)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 178,869 miles
- Test number
- 930449781863
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass170,843 miles (+7,022)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2016
- Odometer
- 170,843 miles
- Test number
- 768307615113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,821 miles (+5,664)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2015
- Odometer
- 163,821 miles
- Test number
- 586013924101
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front hub has very slight top-bottom play
- NoteOffside rear hub has very slight top-bottom play
Pass158,157 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 158,157 miles
- Test number
- 106652903147
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Fail158,157 miles (+5,743)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,157 miles
- Test number
- 478662403194
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
Pass152,414 miles (+13,874)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 152,414 miles
- Test number
- 376305822176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,540 miles (+20,218)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 138,540 miles
- Test number
- 227883621478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 118,322 miles
- Test number
- 632330630046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,322 miles (+22,570)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,322 miles
- Test number
- 603350530092
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass95,752 miles (+2,715)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 95,752 miles
- Test number
- 932169628376
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass93,037 miles (+2,965)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 93,037 miles
- Test number
- 421276007317
- NoteFront tyres slightly perished
- NoteO/S wiper split
- NoteSlight play rear prop shaft UJ
Pass90,072 miles (+3,907)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 90,072 miles
- Test number
- 792626906331
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,165 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,165 miles
- Test number
- 252348305370
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about Y214 GWC
- Does Y214 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y214 GWC is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y214 GWC?
- The MOT on Y214 GWC is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y214 GWC done?
- Y214 GWC was recorded at 240,544 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 7,638 miles a year.
- Has Y214 GWC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y214 GWC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y214 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 Y214 GWC find?
- Y214 GWC passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: indicator switch insecure; central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked; coil spring corroded all four corroded, and 5 more.
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