Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y229 LHCMOT history
Y229 LHC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 144,375 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 144,375 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,353 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y229 LHC
- 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
- 31 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y229 LHC was last recorded at 144,375 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 4,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Aug 2015: 75,500 miles, lower than 726,617 miles on 12 Sept 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 139,667 miles · 15 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,708 miles
- Average per year
- 5,353 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 144,375 miles
- 2025 – 139,667 miles
- 2024 – 133,857 miles
- 2023 – 128,394 miles
- 2022 – 122,663 miles
- 2021 – 116,840 miles
- 2020 – 110,626 miles
- 2019 – 104,715 miles
- 2018 – 97,442 miles
- 2017 – 88,723 miles
- 2016 – 80,857 miles
- 2015 – 75,500 miles
- 2014 – 726,617 miles
- 2013 – 69,360 miles
- 2012 – 67,332 miles
- 2011 – 65,825 miles
- 2010 – 61,190 miles
- 2009 – 54,351 miles
- 2008 – 49,531 miles
- 2007 – 43,068 miles
- 2006 – 35,814 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass144,375 miles
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm to axle bushes (x4) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both central outriggers
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam play in swivel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass144,375 miles (+4,708)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 144,375 miles
- Test number
- 622475362850
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front trailing arm to axle bushes (x4) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass139,667 miles (+98)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 139,667 miles
- Test number
- 533122679503
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both central outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam play in swivel (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail139,569 miles (+5,712)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,569 miles
- Test number
- 248332665678
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure movement on splines (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both central outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam play in swivel (5.1.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass133,857 miles (+5,463)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 133,857 miles
- Test number
- 213703250665
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front shock towers corroded
Pass128,394 miles (+5,731)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 128,394 miles
- Test number
- 909410055007
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass122,663 miles (+5,823)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 122,663 miles
- Test number
- 115351781262
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r body mount corroded
- AdvisoryO/s/f swivel joint has play
- AdvisoryRear x-member corroded/holed/covered in tape. (no tow ball fitted & not used)
Pass116,840 miles (+112)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 116,840 miles
- Test number
- 389688255501
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has slight play
- AdvisoryRear x-member corroded/holed (tow ball removed & not used)
Fail116,728 miles (+6,102)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,728 miles
- Test number
- 648914957629
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint has slight play
- AdvisoryRear x-member corroded/holed (tow ball removed & not used)
Pass110,626 miles (+5,911)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 110,626 miles
- Test number
- 699257639134
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test mounting area corroded,(not used)
Pass104,715 miles (+7,273)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 104,715 miles
- Test number
- 617289682247
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear on top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting mounting area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass97,442 miles (+8,719)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 97,442 miles
- Test number
- 172565774569
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear above chassis (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass88,723 miles (+7,866)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 88,723 miles
- Test number
- 618388553922
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play both (n/s worst) (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass80,857 miles (+5,357)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 80,857 miles
- Test number
- 221385338841
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,500 miles (-651,117)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 75,500 miles
- Test number
- 186769424759
- AdvisoryRear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass726,617 miles (+657,257)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 726,617 miles
- Test number
- 526855554230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,360 miles (+2,028)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,360 miles
- Test number
- 388164363279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,332 miles5 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,332 miles
- Test number
- 499725422178
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass67,332 miles (+1,507)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2013
- Odometer
- 67,332 miles
- Test number
- 829795522173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass65,825 miles (+4,635)
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 65,825 miles
- Test number
- 158878501182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,190 miles (+6,839)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 61,190 miles
- Test number
- 460837820107
- NoteOsf headlamp glass cracked
- NoteSlight play in steering idler arm ball joint
Pass54,351 miles (+4,820)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2010
- Odometer
- 54,351 miles
- Test number
- 460001529146
- NotePlastic pipe work at rear of engine adrift
Pass49,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2009
- Odometer
- 49,531 miles
- Test number
- 972391828199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,531 miles (+6,463)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,531 miles
- Test number
- 210771728412
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass43,068 miles (+7,254)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 43,068 miles
- Test number
- 231887717479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2007
- Odometer
- 35,814 miles
- Test number
- 234253726149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,814 miles3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,814 miles
- Test number
- 131612826167
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- NoteN/s/r suspension arm from axle to chasis showing rust around bush
Questions about Y229 LHC
- Does Y229 LHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 LHC is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y229 LHC?
- The MOT on Y229 LHC is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y229 LHC done?
- Y229 LHC was recorded at 144,375 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,353 miles a year.
- Has Y229 LHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y229 LHC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y229 LHC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y229 LHC find?
- Y229 LHC passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both; nearside rear bump stop missing; offside power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box, and 2 more.
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