
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y235 DKSMOT history
Y235 DKS is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 182,313 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 182,313 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,460 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y235 DKS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y235 DKS was last recorded at 182,313 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 181,902 miles · 21 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 411 miles
- Average per year
- 4,460 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 182,313 miles
- 2025 – 171,258 miles
- 2024 – 168,874 miles
- 2023 – 167,502 miles
- 2022 – 166,374 miles
- 2021 – 162,160 miles
- 2020 – 150,670 miles
- 2019 – 138,696 miles
- 2017 – 138,152 miles
- 2016 – 136,753 miles
- 2014 – 135,766 miles
- 2013 – 131,881 miles
- 2012 – 127,700 miles
- 2011 – 121,910 miles
- 2010 – 115,593 miles
- 2009 – 111,470 miles
- 2008 – 105,840 miles
- 2007 – 100,341 miles
- 2006 – 96,248 miles
- 2005 – 88,857 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Hazard warning lamps inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Windscreen washer not working
Major2 MOTs, 2026
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Full MOT history
33 tests since 29 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,313 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 182,313 miles
- Test number
- 400231248932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail182,311 miles (+409)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,311 miles
- Test number
- 782271772395
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Fail181,902 miles (+1,048)8 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,902 miles
- Test number
- 570209282731
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail180,854 miles (+287)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,854 miles
- Test number
- 122023407841
- DangerousPower steering component insecure and steering adversely affected steering box (2.1.5 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end , split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail180,567 miles (+9,309)2 dangerous14 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,567 miles
- Test number
- 806141593917
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod 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 Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass171,258 miles (+2,384)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 171,258 miles
- Test number
- 261632341114
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass168,874 miles (+1,372)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 168,874 miles
- Test number
- 299832292897
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal
Pass167,502 miles (+1,128)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 167,502 miles
- Test number
- 829835499287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass166,374 miles (+4,214)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2023
- Odometer
- 166,374 miles
- Test number
- 152960160305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,160 miles (+11,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 162,160 miles
- Test number
- 376096498202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass150,670 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 150,670 miles
- Test number
- 198117815793
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,662 miles (+11,966)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,662 miles
- Test number
- 177257114164
- MajorIntermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing holes in chassis elongated (2.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass138,696 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 138,696 miles
- Test number
- 134780495780
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail138,696 miles (+544)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,696 miles
- Test number
- 648081137033
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass138,152 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 138,152 miles
- Test number
- 183970702142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,151 miles (+1,398)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,151 miles
- Test number
- 960806443754
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak or pipe onto box (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass136,753 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 136,753 miles
- Test number
- 751894621982
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Fail136,751 miles (+985)1 dangerous12 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,751 miles
- Test number
- 643571942403
- DangerousSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) UJ loose onto steering box input (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead outrigger (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember and rails (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front crossmember (2.2.C.1h)
Pass135,766 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 135,766 miles
- Test number
- 355647594215
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Fail135,765 miles (+3,884)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,765 miles
- Test number
- 898816294234
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteRear steering bar bent
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Pass131,881 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 131,881 miles
- Test number
- 476096713430
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Fail131,878 miles (+4,178)8 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,878 miles
- Test number
- 469350713404
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass127,700 miles (+5,790)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 127,700 miles
- Test number
- 999092012346
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Fail121,910 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,910 miles
- Test number
- 348499791426
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass121,910 miles (+6,317)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 121,910 miles
- Test number
- 796329791209
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass115,593 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 115,593 miles
- Test number
- 884510580205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,590 miles (+4,120)1 dangerous6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,590 miles
- Test number
- 440499670201
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass111,470 miles (+5,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 111,470 miles
- Test number
- 914484899228
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass105,840 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 105,840 miles
- Test number
- 132928998223
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Fail105,840 miles (+5,499)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,840 miles
- Test number
- 683567098237
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass100,341 miles (+4,093)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 100,341 miles
- Test number
- 834697097290
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass96,248 miles (+7,391)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 96,248 miles
- Test number
- 873529096210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 88,857 miles
- Test number
- 131792305302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y235 DKS
- Does Y235 DKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y235 DKS is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y235 DKS?
- The MOT on Y235 DKS is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y235 DKS done?
- Y235 DKS was recorded at 182,313 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,460 miles a year.
- Has Y235 DKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y235 DKS has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y235 DKS 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 Y235 DKS find?
- Y235 DKS passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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