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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y227 LCUMOT history

Y227 LCU is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

Y227 LCU green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Nov 2026
Mileage
101,300 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y227 LCU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y227 LCU was last recorded at 101,300 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 3,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2007: 49,805 miles, lower than 475,278 miles on 1 Mar 2006.
  • 21 Feb 2013: 63,475 miles, lower than 614,930 miles on 21 Feb 2012.
  • 9 Feb 2015: 67,494 miles, lower than 653,717 miles on 18 Feb 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
97,553 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,747 miles
Average per year
2,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,300 miles
  • 2024 – 97,553 miles
  • 2023 – 93,892 miles
  • 2022 – 89,569 miles
  • 2021 – 85,071 miles
  • 2020 – 81,057 miles
  • 2019 – 77,735 miles
  • 2018 – 75,227 miles
  • 2017 – 72,295 miles
  • 2016 – 69,589 miles
  • 2015 – 67,494 miles
  • 2014 – 653,717 miles
  • 2013 – 63,475 miles
  • 2012 – 614,930 miles
  • 2011 – 59,231 miles
  • 2010 – 56,906 miles
  • 2009 – 54,779 miles
  • 2008 – 52,468 miles
  • 2007 – 49,805 miles
  • 2006 – 475,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,300 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass101,300 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    101,300 miles
    Test number
    841428548770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,553 miles (+3,661)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    97,553 miles
    Test number
    552733658141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,892 miles (+4,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    589162838989
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,569 miles (+4,498)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,569 miles
    Test number
    248779912649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,071 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    85,071 miles
    Test number
    598652014327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,057 miles (+3,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    81,057 miles
    Test number
    244531169540
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass77,735 miles (+2,508)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    77,735 miles
    Test number
    791182981798
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,227 miles (+2,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,227 miles
    Test number
    759557647568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass72,295 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    710104992902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,589 miles (+2,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,589 miles
    Test number
    936585768616
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass67,494 miles (-586,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    67,494 miles
    Test number
    587400545019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  12. Pass653,717 miles (+590,242)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    653,717 miles
    Test number
    266909644095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,475 miles (-551,455)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,475 miles
    Test number
    525022853008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass614,930 miles (+555,699)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    614,930 miles
    Test number
    627632652049
    • NoteFront hub seals leaking

  15. Pass59,231 miles (+2,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,231 miles
    Test number
    269381141023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass56,906 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,906 miles
    Test number
    330167240079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,779 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    54,779 miles
    Test number
    513882649048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,468 miles (+2,663)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    52,468 miles
    Test number
    140962548421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,805 miles (-425,473)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,805 miles
    Test number
    712404357096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass475,278 miles (+427,751)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    475,278 miles
    Test number
    363780066038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,527 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,527 miles
    Test number
    303409256077
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about Y227 LCU

Does Y227 LCU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y227 LCU is valid until 8 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y227 LCU?
The MOT on Y227 LCU is valid until 8 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y227 LCU done?
Y227 LCU was recorded at 101,300 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,734 miles a year.
Has Y227 LCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y227 LCU has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2006.
Has the mileage on Y227 LCU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 23 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y227 LCU find?
Y227 LCU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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