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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,492 cc

Y223 DFSMOT history

Y223 DFS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,739 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2026.

Y223 DFS 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 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
155,739 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 DFS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 DFS was last recorded at 155,739 miles on 6 Jun 2026, 7,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,357 miles · 6 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
7,382 miles
Average per year
6,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,739 miles
  • 2024 – 148,357 miles
  • 2022 – 138,362 miles
  • 2021 – 132,050 miles
  • 2020 – 131,098 miles
  • 2019 – 130,631 miles
  • 2018 – 129,284 miles
  • 2017 – 107,011 miles
  • 2016 – 85,999 miles
  • 2015 – 75,526 miles
  • 2014 – 66,578 miles
  • 2013 – 59,618 miles
  • 2012 – 50,547 miles
  • 2011 – 48,747 miles
  • 2010 – 43,495 miles
  • 2009 – 40,347 miles
  • 2008 – 37,871 miles
  • 2007 – 33,930 miles
  • 2006 – 30,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,739 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,739 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    155,739 miles
    Test number
    5611452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,357 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    148,357 miles
    Test number
    2904899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail148,046 miles (+9,684)
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,046 miles
    Test number
    2838195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,362 miles (+6,312)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    138,362 miles
    Test number
    836409520485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower swivel bearing has slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass132,050 miles (+952)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    132,050 miles
    Test number
    168274290298
    • Advisory"Front to rear" brake pipe Obscured by underseal making it difficult to inspect item.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Obscured by underseal making it difficult to inspect item. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Obscured by underseal making it difficult to inspect item. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Obscured by underseal making it difficult to inspect item. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Obscured by underseal making it difficult to inspect item. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underneath heavily undersealed making it difficult to inspect items such as but not limited too. Brake hoses, corrosion to body/chassis and suspension components, suspension bushes.
    • AdvisoryWipers park high but not affecting drivers view of road.

  6. Pass131,098 miles (+467)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,098 miles
    Test number
    839914250609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,631 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    130,631 miles
    Test number
    302392459575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,284 miles
    Test number
    697562145944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,284 miles (+81)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,284 miles
    Test number
    360629204215
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail129,203 miles (+22,192)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,203 miles
    Test number
    571390220782
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,011 miles (+21,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    107,011 miles
    Test number
    480269380675
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on the inner edges

  12. Pass85,999 miles (+10,473)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    85,999 miles
    Test number
    622464127965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,526 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,526 miles
    Test number
    226476195013
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from front axle differential pinion
    • NoteOil leak from offside front swivel hub

  14. Fail75,526 miles (+8,948)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,526 miles
    Test number
    205106385086
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine coolant level is low
    • NoteOil leak from engine
    • NoteOil leak from front axle differential pinion
    • NoteOil leak from offside front swivel hub

  15. Pass66,578 miles (+1)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,578 miles
    Test number
    518967274058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak from front axle differential pinion oil seal
    • NoteOil leak from offside rear of engine

  16. Fail66,577 miles (+6,959)9 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,577 miles
    Test number
    557222574009
    • FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak from front axle differential pinion oil seal
    • NoteOil leak from offside rear of engine

  17. Pass59,618 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,618 miles
    Test number
    227801493031
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine coolant level is low
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNo front or rear anti-roll bars are fitted to the vehicle, unable to ascertain whether they were fitted by the manufacturer or not - advise that anti-roll bar(s) may have been removed.
    • NoteOffside front wheel rim has considerable corrosion to a portion of the bead area
    • NoteSteering damper eye-end bush has excessive free play
    • NoteUnderside of front bumper has considerable corrosion

  18. Fail59,618 miles (+9,071)1 dangerous6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,618 miles
    Test number
    285373763040
    • DangerousSteering damper eye end bush has excessive free play.
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNo front or rear anti-roll bars are fitted to the vehicle, unable to ascertain whether they were fitted at the factory or not - advise that anti-roll-bar(s) may have been removed.

  19. Pass50,547 miles (+1,800)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    50,547 miles
    Test number
    859536382007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,747 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,747 miles
    Test number
    185609251463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,495 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,495 miles
    Test number
    220217240000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,347 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    102473969027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,871 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    37,871 miles
    Test number
    373809658092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,930 miles (+2,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,930 miles
    Test number
    760391057095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,987 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,987 miles
    Test number
    101201956010
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y223 DFS

Does Y223 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y223 DFS is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y223 DFS?
The MOT on Y223 DFS is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y223 DFS done?
Y223 DFS was recorded at 155,739 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2026, an average of 6,148 miles a year.
Has Y223 DFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 DFS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y223 DFS 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 Y223 DFS find?
Y223 DFS passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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