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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y214 HVYMOT history

Y214 HVY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

Y214 HVY 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 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
131,131 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y214 HVY
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y214 HVY was last recorded at 131,131 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,718 miles · 6 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
413 miles
Average per year
4,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,131 miles
  • 2025 – 130,718 miles
  • 2024 – 129,892 miles
  • 2023 – 128,913 miles
  • 2022 – 126,389 miles
  • 2021 – 125,376 miles
  • 2020 – 124,539 miles
  • 2019 – 122,124 miles
  • 2018 – 113,618 miles
  • 2017 – 105,210 miles
  • 2016 – 97,162 miles
  • 2015 – 94,546 miles
  • 2014 – 91,849 miles
  • 2013 – 87,215 miles
  • 2012 – 83,602 miles
  • 2011 – 79,929 miles
  • 2010 – 75,953 miles
  • 2009 – 70,217 miles
  • 2008 – 62,637 miles
  • 2007 – 54,259 miles
  • 2006 – 44,261 miles
  • 2005 – 35,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,131 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,131 miles (+413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    131,131 miles
    Test number
    269777671488
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,718 miles (+826)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,718 miles
    Test number
    756059058292
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,892 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    129,892 miles
    Test number
    101897266149
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail129,892 miles (+979)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,892 miles
    Test number
    422551667040
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass128,913 miles (+2,524)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    543815110749
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass126,389 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    126,389 miles
    Test number
    120861895372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,376 miles (+837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,376 miles
    Test number
    958843048344
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear of rear prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  8. Pass124,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    555234866161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,539 miles (+2,415)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,539 miles
    Test number
    473302301865
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop box ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass122,124 miles (+8,506)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    122,124 miles
    Test number
    115210546054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,618 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,618 miles
    Test number
    509919662762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,604 miles (+8,394)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,604 miles
    Test number
    947435592798
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass105,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    105,210 miles
    Test number
    208983172941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail105,210 miles (+8,048)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,210 miles
    Test number
    534889333473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass97,162 miles (+2,616)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    486876541524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass94,546 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    94,546 miles
    Test number
    649367885172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,849 miles (+4,634)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,849 miles
    Test number
    256834484424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,215 miles
    Test number
    849659663190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,215 miles (+3,613)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,215 miles
    Test number
    678539163167
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass83,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,602 miles
    Test number
    728525782169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,602 miles (+3,673)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,602 miles
    Test number
    137194582112
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  22. Pass79,929 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    79,929 miles
    Test number
    386975961141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,953 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,953 miles
    Test number
    870209370167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,217 miles (+7,580)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    70,217 miles
    Test number
    781963679123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,637 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    62,637 miles
    Test number
    294312688432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,259 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    820333587179
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass54,259 miles (+9,998)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    971183487176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,261 miles (+8,477)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,261 miles
    Test number
    854734786129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    35,784 miles
    Test number
    981078875164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y214 HVY

Does Y214 HVY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y214 HVY is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y214 HVY?
The MOT on Y214 HVY is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y214 HVY done?
Y214 HVY was recorded at 131,131 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,539 miles a year.
Has Y214 HVY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y214 HVY has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y214 HVY 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 HVY find?
Y214 HVY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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