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Land Rover Range Rover

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 3,950 cc

Y233 MBUMOT history

Y233 MBU is a black petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

Y233 MBU black Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,812 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y233 MBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y233 MBU was last recorded at 137,812 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,749 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
4,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,812 miles
  • 2025 – 137,749 miles
  • 2024 – 137,694 miles
  • 2022 – 136,932 miles
  • 2021 – 135,314 miles
  • 2019 – 132,640 miles
  • 2018 – 129,960 miles
  • 2017 – 123,359 miles
  • 2016 – 119,457 miles
  • 2015 – 115,264 miles
  • 2013 – 113,294 miles
  • 2012 – 110,000 miles
  • 2011 – 98,823 miles
  • 2010 – 89,157 miles
  • 2009 – 86,950 miles
  • 2008 – 74,716 miles
  • 2007 – 64,810 miles
  • 2006 – 50,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,812 miles
  • AdvisoryTyres perished

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.

  • All tyres perished/cracked

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,812 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,812 miles
    Test number
    821045606688
    • AdvisoryTyres perished

  2. Pass137,749 miles (+55)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,749 miles
    Test number
    999613525159
    • AdvisoryAll brake back plates rusty
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perrished
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty

  3. Fail137,694 miles (+762)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,694 miles
    Test number
    651449480281
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll suspension components rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily damaged/perished on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass136,932 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,932 miles
    Test number
    529372817787
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth rear air springs slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth side runners and brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre brake pipe fittings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Fail136,932 miles (+1,618)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,932 miles
    Test number
    233559874628
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryBoth rear air springs slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth side runners and brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre brake pipe fittings (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Pass135,314 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,314 miles
    Test number
    197827269380
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail135,308 miles (+2,668)1 dangerous3 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,308 miles
    Test number
    517443244730
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft, rear yoke damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass132,640 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,640 miles
    Test number
    124392453447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,351 miles (+2,391)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,351 miles
    Test number
    175152775886
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass129,960 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,960 miles
    Test number
    442181098278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,952 miles (+6,593)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,952 miles
    Test number
    922817550577
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  12. Pass123,359 miles (+3,902)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    123,359 miles
    Test number
    538997169188
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass119,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,457 miles
    Test number
    567397517538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail119,457 miles (+4,193)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,457 miles
    Test number
    594231243689
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail115,264 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    316778865081
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Pass115,264 miles (+1,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    115,264 miles
    Test number
    648778265052
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Pass113,294 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,294 miles
    Test number
    899975263006
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail113,280 miles (+3,280)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,280 miles
    Test number
    488564463080
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass110,000 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,000 miles
    Test number
    626208762018
    • NoteSlight oil leak n/s/r hub

  20. Fail109,990 miles (+11,167)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,990 miles
    Test number
    969436462072
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak n/s/r hub

  21. Pass98,823 miles (+9,666)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    98,823 miles
    Test number
    475271641050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,157 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    89,157 miles
    Test number
    191270660071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,950 miles (+12,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    86,950 miles
    Test number
    501074759033
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass74,716 miles (+9,906)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,716 miles
    Test number
    123318758000
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth track rod ends behind front axle have slight play

  25. Pass64,810 miles (+14,352)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,810 miles
    Test number
    602196237020
    • NoteO/s rear pads getting low
    • NoteParking brake will soon need attention

  26. Pass50,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    133190136092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,458 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,458 miles
    Test number
    531580336013
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about Y233 MBU

Does Y233 MBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y233 MBU is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y233 MBU?
The MOT on Y233 MBU is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y233 MBU done?
Y233 MBU was recorded at 137,812 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 4,344 miles a year.
Has Y233 MBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y233 MBU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y233 MBU 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 Y233 MBU find?
Y233 MBU passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: tyres perished.

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