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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y231 MAEMOT history

Y231 MAE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 252,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

Y231 MAE green 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 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
252,471 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 MAE
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 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 MAE was last recorded at 252,471 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 4,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,639 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,832 miles
Average per year
9,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,471 miles
  • 2025 – 247,639 miles
  • 2024 – 240,814 miles
  • 2023 – 234,314 miles
  • 2022 – 234,300 miles
  • 2021 – 226,207 miles
  • 2020 – 219,795 miles
  • 2019 – 206,529 miles
  • 2018 – 200,270 miles
  • 2017 – 191,640 miles
  • 2016 – 182,850 miles
  • 2015 – 172,730 miles
  • 2014 – 158,778 miles
  • 2013 – 149,135 miles
  • 2012 – 136,736 miles
  • 2011 – 124,104 miles
  • 2010 – 110,894 miles
  • 2009 – 97,415 miles
  • 2008 – 88,059 miles
  • 2007 – 77,256 miles
  • 2006 – 68,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,471 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake servo area slightly corroded (bulkhead)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Fog lamp discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass252,471 miles (+4,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    252,471 miles
    Test number
    412885772732
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo area slightly corroded (bulkhead)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass247,639 miles (+6,825)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    247,639 miles
    Test number
    541467780697
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  3. Pass240,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    240,814 miles
    Test number
    466568992986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail240,814 miles (+6,500)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,814 miles
    Test number
    575374908510
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass234,314 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    234,314 miles
    Test number
    300522848318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail234,300 miles (+8,093)3 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,300 miles
    Test number
    264432157671
    • DangerousDriver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated poss axle seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose rear shaft to parking brake drum (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass226,207 miles (+6,412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    226,207 miles
    Test number
    706687326940
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Fog lamp discoloured

  8. Pass219,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    219,795 miles
    Test number
    350323188287
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp discoloured

  9. Fail219,795 miles (+13,266)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,795 miles
    Test number
    396673034599
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm as chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp discoloured

  10. Pass206,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    206,529 miles
    Test number
    806800712637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail206,529 miles (+6,259)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,529 miles
    Test number
    415394062581
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Foremost track rod end as chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint on steering box drop arm as chalked (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass200,270 miles (+8,630)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    200,270 miles
    Test number
    846088486749
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Pass191,640 miles (+283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    191,640 miles
    Test number
    850748741640
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft front joint has play

  14. Fail191,357 miles (+8,507)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,357 miles
    Test number
    490332458002
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft front joint has play

  15. Pass182,850 miles (+10,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    182,850 miles
    Test number
    638186700012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen wiper deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear differential oil leak

  16. Pass172,730 miles (+13,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    172,730 miles
    Test number
    265680775176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass158,778 miles (+9,643)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    158,778 miles
    Test number
    106056074180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass149,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    149,135 miles
    Test number
    117101153136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail149,135 miles (+12,399)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,135 miles
    Test number
    596599843110
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass136,736 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    136,736 miles
    Test number
    525724872127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail136,708 miles (+12,604)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,708 miles
    Test number
    525004562131
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass124,104 miles (+13,210)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    124,104 miles
    Test number
    419541161130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    110,894 miles
    Test number
    292175760184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,894 miles (+13,479)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,894 miles
    Test number
    684002760193
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  25. Pass97,415 miles (+9,356)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,415 miles
    Test number
    231540649431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    724318948185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail88,059 miles (+10,803)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    252210048176
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteReverse light on

  28. Pass77,256 miles (+8,409)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    77,256 miles
    Test number
    512343747114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail68,847 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    231585646493
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass68,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    304505846164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 MAE

Does Y231 MAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y231 MAE is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y231 MAE?
The MOT on Y231 MAE is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y231 MAE done?
Y231 MAE was recorded at 252,471 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 9,346 miles a year.
Has Y231 MAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 MAE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y231 MAE 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 Y231 MAE find?
Y231 MAE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; brake servo area slightly corroded (bulkhead); offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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