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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y232 HWWMOT history

Y232 HWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 147,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

Y232 HWW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,098 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 HWW
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 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y232 HWW was last recorded at 147,098 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,098 miles · 16 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,098 miles
  • 2025 – 146,646 miles
  • 2024 – 145,923 miles
  • 2023 – 145,205 miles
  • 2022 – 144,423 miles
  • 2021 – 143,167 miles
  • 2020 – 143,121 miles
  • 2019 – 142,581 miles
  • 2018 – 141,826 miles
  • 2017 – 141,098 miles
  • 2016 – 139,034 miles
  • 2015 – 135,681 miles
  • 2014 – 133,236 miles
  • 2013 – 130,415 miles
  • 2012 – 128,327 miles
  • 2011 – 123,135 miles
  • 2010 – 117,572 miles
  • 2009 – 107,588 miles
  • 2008 – 90,914 miles
  • 2007 – 73,084 miles
  • 2006 – 62,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,098 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed areaRecorded 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.

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,098 miles
    Test number
    794807060937
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

  2. Fail147,098 miles (+452)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,098 miles
    Test number
    458879444092
    • MajorDrag 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

  3. Pass146,646 miles (+723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    146,646 miles
    Test number
    637080639035
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    145,923 miles
    Test number
    858858191366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail145,923 miles (+718)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,923 miles
    Test number
    992576961631
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,205 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,205 miles
    Test number
    671272754090
    • AdvisoryNearside battery box corroded

  7. Pass144,423 miles (+1,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,423 miles
    Test number
    300101047808
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,167 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,167 miles
    Test number
    611300330441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,121 miles (+540)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,121 miles
    Test number
    521452311718
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door latch sticky
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger holed and corroded outwith prescribed area

  10. Pass142,581 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,581 miles
    Test number
    107204847108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail142,572 miles (+746)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,572 miles
    Test number
    248085741339
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at drag link (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at drag link (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass141,826 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    141,826 miles
    Test number
    886216570601
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass141,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    141,098 miles
    Test number
    776536109093
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail141,091 miles (+2,057)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,091 miles
    Test number
    881667936495
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass139,034 miles (+3,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,034 miles
    Test number
    835667596782
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  16. Pass135,681 miles (+52)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,681 miles
    Test number
    230742906782
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail135,629 miles (+2,393)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,629 miles
    Test number
    565003426322
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside,nearside and centre of rear crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass133,236 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    133,236 miles
    Test number
    179149084223
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Fail133,228 miles (+2,813)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,228 miles
    Test number
    747888784265
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  20. Pass130,415 miles (+2,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    130,415 miles
    Test number
    427883163264
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  21. Pass128,327 miles (+5,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,327 miles
    Test number
    929478852286
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  22. Pass123,135 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    123,135 miles
    Test number
    625286961290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,960 miles (+5,388)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,960 miles
    Test number
    346435551400
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  24. Pass117,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    117,572 miles
    Test number
    543704570287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail117,572 miles (+9,984)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,572 miles
    Test number
    613290370221
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  26. Pass107,588 miles (+16,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    107,588 miles
    Test number
    833776749282
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass90,914 miles (+17,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    452711548294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,084 miles (+10,160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    73,084 miles
    Test number
    594289917255
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass62,924 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    62,924 miles
    Test number
    850161026258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail62,915 miles4 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,915 miles
    Test number
    491436016260
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousBrake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBull bar

Questions about Y232 HWW

Does Y232 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y232 HWW is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y232 HWW?
The MOT on Y232 HWW is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y232 HWW done?
Y232 HWW was recorded at 147,098 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,181 miles a year.
Has Y232 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 HWW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y232 HWW 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 Y232 HWW find?
Y232 HWW passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; nearside floor holed and corroded outwith prescribed area.

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