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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y228 NRDMOT history

Y228 NRD is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

Y228 NRD white Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
126,140 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 NRD
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
4 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 NRD was last recorded at 126,140 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,138 miles · 13 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,140 miles
  • 2025 – 124,870 miles
  • 2024 – 124,085 miles
  • 2023 – 123,970 miles
  • 2022 – 122,550 miles
  • 2019 – 121,680 miles
  • 2018 – 121,107 miles
  • 2017 – 119,700 miles
  • 2016 – 116,228 miles
  • 2015 – 115,957 miles
  • 2014 – 115,187 miles
  • 2013 – 114,656 miles
  • 2011 – 112,586 miles
  • 2010 – 111,288 miles
  • 2009 – 107,269 miles
  • 2008 – 93,798 miles
  • 2007 – 81,195 miles
  • 2006 – 72,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,140 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall +near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,140 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    126,140 miles
    Test number
    609440045934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall +near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail126,138 miles (+1,268)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,138 miles
    Test number
    962614292708
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis , /inner wing area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall +near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass124,870 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,870 miles
    Test number
    691609862506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail124,868 miles (+783)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,868 miles
    Test number
    446759109245
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly split on tread edge ,+near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box sector shaft has excessive movement drop arm , loose on shaft (2.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass124,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    124,085 miles
    Test number
    730941600068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,085 miles (+115)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,085 miles
    Test number
    280456098404
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,970 miles (+272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,970 miles
    Test number
    256227595854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail123,698 miles (+1,148)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,698 miles
    Test number
    731837905142
    • MajorOffside Drag link 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 Intermediate drop arm insecure loose / excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass122,550 miles (+870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    122,550 miles
    Test number
    697393244344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  10. Pass121,680 miles (+573)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,680 miles
    Test number
    298344289201
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper bush

  11. Pass121,107 miles (+1,407)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    121,107 miles
    Test number
    705229189531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass119,700 miles (+3,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    119,700 miles
    Test number
    917129980255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front +nearside rear tyres cracked /perrished on sisewalls

  13. Pass116,228 miles (+271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    116,228 miles
    Test number
    258290828840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Pass115,957 miles (+770)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    115,957 miles
    Test number
    517386945174
    • NoteO/s front wheel bearing slightly noisy

  15. Pass115,187 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,187 miles
    Test number
    809293834192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    114,656 miles
    Test number
    728880353154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail114,656 miles (+2,070)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,656 miles
    Test number
    218389643116
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass112,586 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    112,586 miles
    Test number
    487064031166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,288 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    111,288 miles
    Test number
    381762240182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    107,269 miles
    Test number
    411992749033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail107,269 miles (+13,471)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,269 miles
    Test number
    991072849072
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  22. Pass93,798 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    93,798 miles
    Test number
    833301628051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,789 miles (+12,594)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,789 miles
    Test number
    270547218075
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • NoteNearside front swivel joint slighlty damp.

  24. Pass81,195 miles (+9,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,195 miles
    Test number
    644947547046
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass72,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    72,194 miles
    Test number
    190326486034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail72,194 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,194 miles
    Test number
    873281886089
    • FailureFront Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y228 NRD

Does Y228 NRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 NRD is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y228 NRD?
The MOT on Y228 NRD is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 NRD done?
Y228 NRD was recorded at 126,140 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,686 miles a year.
Has Y228 NRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 NRD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y228 NRD 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 Y228 NRD find?
Y228 NRD passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall +near limit; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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