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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y215 GWCMOT history

Y215 GWC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 208,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2023.

Y215 GWC white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2024
Mileage
208,170 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2023
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 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 12 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y215 GWC was last recorded at 208,170 miles on 27 Dec 2023, 1,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,253 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,917 miles
Average per year
5,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,170 miles
  • 2022 – 203,495 miles
  • 2021 – 197,214 miles
  • 2020 – 191,889 miles
  • 2019 – 188,360 miles
  • 2018 – 185,381 miles
  • 2017 – 180,145 miles
  • 2016 – 175,176 miles
  • 2015 – 167,764 miles
  • 2013 – 156,358 miles
  • 2012 – 145,014 miles
  • 2011 – 138,773 miles
  • 2010 – 133,512 miles
  • 2009 – 130,388 miles
  • 2008 – 122,822 miles
  • 2007 – 116,988 miles
  • 2006 – 110,645 miles
  • 2005 – 103,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail208,170 miles
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mount trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2009

  • Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail208,170 miles (+1,917)16 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,170 miles
    Test number
    878059133400
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis mount trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass206,253 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    206,253 miles
    Test number
    494356054622
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail206,253 miles (+2,758)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,253 miles
    Test number
    768551029555
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass203,495 miles (+6,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    203,495 miles
    Test number
    223590965131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass197,214 miles (+5,325)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    197,214 miles
    Test number
    915731919423
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop missing
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass191,889 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    191,889 miles
    Test number
    935059521641
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension bump stop missing

  7. Fail191,885 miles (+3,525)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,885 miles
    Test number
    405993917870
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension bump stop missing

  8. Pass188,360 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    188,360 miles
    Test number
    228989810599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail188,359 miles (+2,978)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,359 miles
    Test number
    218244003002
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass185,381 miles (+5,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    185,381 miles
    Test number
    880749706685
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension bump stop missing

  11. Pass180,145 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    180,145 miles
    Test number
    580232493763
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail180,141 miles (+4,965)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,141 miles
    Test number
    231341615167
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass175,176 miles (+7,412)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    175,176 miles
    Test number
    644839216384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass167,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    167,764 miles
    Test number
    639395405158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail167,764 miles (+11,406)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,764 miles
    Test number
    579780605199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass156,358 miles (+11,344)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    156,358 miles
    Test number
    199686493294
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass145,014 miles (+6,241)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    145,014 miles
    Test number
    758259132121
    • NoteHazard/ indicator lamps fail to operate / at odd times ???

  18. Pass138,773 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    138,773 miles
    Test number
    467560471239
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe rusty
    • NoteRear x member rusty

  19. Fail138,773 miles (+5,261)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,773 miles
    Test number
    325269161258
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe rusty
    • NoteRear x member rusty

  20. Pass133,512 miles (+3,124)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    133,512 miles
    Test number
    850235560222
    • NoteBrake servo casing corroded
    • NoteChassis slightly corroded
    • NoteFront suspension coil springs corroded

  21. Fail130,388 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,388 miles
    Test number
    271857009388
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn (lipped)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  22. Pass130,388 miles (+7,566)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    130,388 miles
    Test number
    782727709351
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn (lipped)
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low

  23. Fail122,822 miles4 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,822 miles
    Test number
    273803908354
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread feathering and depth low (2mm)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber lower bushes worn
    • NoteRear tyres tread feathering on inner edges

  24. Pass122,822 miles (+5,834)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    122,822 miles
    Test number
    551993708360
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread feathering and depth low (2mm)
    • NoteO/s/r shock absorber lower bushes worn
    • NoteRear tyres tread feathering on inner edges

  25. Fail116,988 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,988 miles
    Test number
    352047497423
    • Repaired at testOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  26. Pass116,988 miles (+6,343)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    116,988 miles
    Test number
    573617997228
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  27. Pass110,645 miles (+7,208)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    110,645 miles
    Test number
    480888316356
    • NoteRear shock absorber bushes slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler

  28. Pass103,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    103,437 miles
    Test number
    433776935362
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail103,437 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,437 miles
    Test number
    372756035370
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about Y215 GWC

Does Y215 GWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y215 GWC expired on 12 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y215 GWC?
The MOT on Y215 GWC expired on 12 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y215 GWC done?
Y215 GWC was recorded at 208,170 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2023, an average of 5,797 miles a year.
Has Y215 GWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 GWC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y215 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 Y215 GWC find?
Y215 GWC failed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2023 with 16 major defects: brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; nearside drag link end ball joint has excessive play; nearside headlamp light intensity severely reduced, and 13 more.

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