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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y232 LHCMOT history

Y232 LHC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

Y232 LHC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,479 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 LHC
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
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y232 LHC was last recorded at 102,479 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,479 miles · 12 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,479 miles
  • 2024 – 101,281 miles
  • 2023 – 93,628 miles
  • 2022 – 90,101 miles
  • 2021 – 88,920 miles
  • 2020 – 83,883 miles
  • 2016 – 79,152 miles
  • 2014 – 75,329 miles
  • 2013 – 69,735 miles
  • 2012 – 59,576 miles
  • 2011 – 55,925 miles
  • 2010 – 44,737 miles
  • 2009 – 34,606 miles
  • 2008 – 24,357 miles
  • 2007 – 21,098 miles
  • 2006 – 19,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,479 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • All discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Stone chip front screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass102,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    318172979805
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail102,479 miles (+1,198)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    292956594845
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass101,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,281 miles
    Test number
    593127514522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail101,281 miles (+7,653)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,281 miles
    Test number
    713012538349
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,628 miles (+3,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,628 miles
    Test number
    435305414214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    90,101 miles
    Test number
    697863311808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,101 miles (+1,181)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,101 miles
    Test number
    522565836815
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass88,920 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    590203768451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,919 miles (+5,036)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,919 miles
    Test number
    425990762439
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

  10. Pass83,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    217024987112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail83,883 miles (+4,731)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,883 miles
    Test number
    129849239869
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass79,152 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,152 miles
    Test number
    190727219116
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryStone chip front screen

  13. Fail79,132 miles (+3,803)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,132 miles
    Test number
    939277623325
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front wheel bearing
    • AdvisoryStone chip front screen

  14. Pass75,329 miles (+5,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,329 miles
    Test number
    968982204213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass69,735 miles (+10,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,735 miles
    Test number
    938719673159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass59,576 miles (+3,651)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,576 miles
    Test number
    347576592190
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades perished
    • NoteChip in front window
    • NoteOff side fron hub damp when vehcile jacked up

  17. Pass55,925 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    338011581125
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteWiperblades starting to perish

  18. Fail55,925 miles (+11,188)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,925 miles
    Test number
    738591371154
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  19. Pass44,737 miles (+10,131)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    44,737 miles
    Test number
    121423090121
    • NoteN/s door mirror glass broken
    • NoteReserve travel on parking brake a little high
    • NoteWiper ends splitting

  20. Pass34,606 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    883537799177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail34,606 miles (+10,249)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,606 miles
    Test number
    973085099125
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass24,357 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,357 miles
    Test number
    363756008233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,098 miles (+2,039)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,098 miles
    Test number
    553743917275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    19,059 miles
    Test number
    943253576125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y232 LHC

Does Y232 LHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y232 LHC is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y232 LHC?
The MOT on Y232 LHC is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y232 LHC done?
Y232 LHC was recorded at 102,479 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,285 miles a year.
Has Y232 LHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 LHC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y232 LHC 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 LHC find?
Y232 LHC passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides.

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