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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y228 UUGMOT history

Y228 UUG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 152,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

Y228 UUG 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 Feb 2027
Mileage
152,087 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,456 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 UUG
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 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 UUG was last recorded at 152,087 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Apr 2010: 40,687 miles, lower than 85,428 miles on 3 Dec 2008.

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
152,087 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,456 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,087 miles
  • 2025 – 146,506 miles
  • 2024 – 138,668 miles
  • 2022 – 131,419 miles
  • 2021 – 123,177 miles
  • 2020 – 112,999 miles
  • 2019 – 102,487 miles
  • 2018 – 90,406 miles
  • 2017 – 80,899 miles
  • 2016 – 72,903 miles
  • 2015 – 68,712 miles
  • 2014 – 61,224 miles
  • 2013 – 55,176 miles
  • 2012 – 50,116 miles
  • 2011 – 46,781 miles
  • 2010 – 40,687 miles
  • 2008 – 85,428 miles
  • 2007 – 31,071 miles
  • 2006 – 25,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,087 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Horn not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass152,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    152,087 miles
    Test number
    493859079811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail152,087 miles (+5,581)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,087 miles
    Test number
    749529151751
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass146,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    146,506 miles
    Test number
    104497179606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail146,506 miles (+7,838)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,506 miles
    Test number
    966409521220
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass138,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,668 miles
    Test number
    604591702428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail138,668 miles (+7,249)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,668 miles
    Test number
    303538389512
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass131,419 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    127461413526
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre not leaking - repairable
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Fail131,416 miles (+8,239)1 dangerous8 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,416 miles
    Test number
    949878645950
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre not leaking - repairable
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass123,177 miles (+16)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    123,177 miles
    Test number
    531812014078
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail123,161 miles (+10,162)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,161 miles
    Test number
    860325470054
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass112,999 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,999 miles
    Test number
    314381922928
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel below windscreen , not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail112,996 miles (+10,509)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,996 miles
    Test number
    960783803262
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of steering component (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of towbar mounting , rear crossmember outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel below windscreen , not within prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass102,487 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    102,487 miles
    Test number
    683361854626
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail102,481 miles (+12,075)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,481 miles
    Test number
    392891010904
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass90,406 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,406 miles
    Test number
    186835831081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  16. Fail90,401 miles (+9,502)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,401 miles
    Test number
    251341349042
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  17. Pass80,899 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,899 miles
    Test number
    589162258336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member and out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Fail80,899 miles (+7,996)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,899 miles
    Test number
    533918830673
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member and out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  19. Pass72,903 miles (+4,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,903 miles
    Test number
    581063273676
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear box joint is corroded.

  20. Pass68,712 miles (+7,488)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    366915548704
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear joint corroded

  21. Pass61,224 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,224 miles
    Test number
    255850214284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    55,176 miles
    Test number
    629166883137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail55,176 miles (+5,060)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,176 miles
    Test number
    977306883140
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass50,116 miles (+3,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,116 miles
    Test number
    998968102103
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass46,781 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    46,781 miles
    Test number
    505276811182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,687 miles
    Test number
    323084620145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Fail40,687 miles (-44,741)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,687 miles
    Test number
    784150120125
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  28. Pass85,428 miles (+54,357)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    85,428 miles
    Test number
    674728038311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,071 miles (+5,095)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,071 miles
    Test number
    460043917224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass25,976 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,976 miles
    Test number
    331947406463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail25,976 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,976 miles
    Test number
    794747506261
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y228 UUG

Does Y228 UUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 UUG is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y228 UUG?
The MOT on Y228 UUG is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 UUG done?
Y228 UUG was recorded at 152,087 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,456 miles a year.
Has Y228 UUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 UUG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y228 UUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y228 UUG find?
Y228 UUG passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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