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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y235 LHCMOT history

Y235 LHC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

Y235 LHC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
182,649 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 LHC
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
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 LHC was last recorded at 182,649 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 8,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,970 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,679 miles
Average per year
7,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,649 miles
  • 2024 – 173,970 miles
  • 2022 – 173,061 miles
  • 2021 – 171,398 miles
  • 2020 – 161,344 miles
  • 2019 – 149,837 miles
  • 2018 – 142,788 miles
  • 2017 – 135,472 miles
  • 2016 – 128,203 miles
  • 2015 – 121,040 miles
  • 2014 – 113,219 miles
  • 2013 – 104,558 miles
  • 2012 – 95,799 miles
  • 2011 – 85,566 miles
  • 2010 – 74,688 miles
  • 2009 – 64,038 miles
  • 2008 – 57,724 miles
  • 2007 – 49,371 miles
  • 2005 – 37,753 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,649 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,649 miles (+8,679)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    182,649 miles
    Test number
    886334490656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,970 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    173,970 miles
    Test number
    462910111818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail173,969 miles (+908)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,969 miles
    Test number
    268297708779
    • MajorFront Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

  4. Pass173,061 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    173,061 miles
    Test number
    849031151729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,398 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    171,398 miles
    Test number
    109260176860
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail171,398 miles (+10,054)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,398 miles
    Test number
    682531806274
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass161,344 miles (+61)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    161,344 miles
    Test number
    920102310323
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail161,283 miles (+11,446)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,283 miles
    Test number
    645157769503
    • DangerousElectrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts loom touching front prop shaft (4.11 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper off side bush has slight wear

  9. Pass149,837 miles (+7,049)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,837 miles
    Test number
    495324267389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass142,788 miles (+7,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    142,788 miles
    Test number
    840529164467
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective transfer box mount
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass135,472 miles (+7,269)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    135,472 miles
    Test number
    642277316934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,203 miles (+7,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,203 miles
    Test number
    250489609186
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass121,040 miles (+7,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,040 miles
    Test number
    365254255027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

  14. Pass113,219 miles (+82)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,219 miles
    Test number
    418539754039
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail113,137 miles (+8,579)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,137 miles
    Test number
    216515854001
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass104,558 miles (+8,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,558 miles
    Test number
    516356253066
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass95,799 miles (+10,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,799 miles
    Test number
    637787632056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass85,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    85,566 miles
    Test number
    835445851010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,535 miles (+10,847)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,535 miles
    Test number
    975695451081
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass74,688 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,688 miles
    Test number
    532107930031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail74,538 miles (+10,500)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,538 miles
    Test number
    302553930011
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass64,038 miles (+6,314)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    64,038 miles
    Test number
    780060349029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,724 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    57,724 miles
    Test number
    494837958036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condtion
    • NoteGeneral corrsion to underneath of vehicle
    • NoteUnderneath of vehicle heavily covered in mud

  24. Fail57,719 miles (+8,348)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,719 miles
    Test number
    890017058019
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condtion
    • NoteGeneral corrsion to underneath of vehicle
    • NoteUnderneath of vehicle heavily covered in mud

  25. Fail49,371 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,371 miles
    Test number
    391207947057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteHandbrake travel requires adjusting †rear shockabsorbers getting weak

  26. Pass49,371 miles (+11,618)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    49,371 miles
    Test number
    960847547000
    • NoteHandbrake travel requires adjusting †rear shockabsorbers getting weak

  27. Pass37,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    37,753 miles
    Test number
    951705335202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,753 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,753 miles
    Test number
    141465435249
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y235 LHC

Does Y235 LHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y235 LHC is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y235 LHC?
The MOT on Y235 LHC is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y235 LHC done?
Y235 LHC was recorded at 182,649 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 7,137 miles a year.
Has Y235 LHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 LHC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y235 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 Y235 LHC find?
Y235 LHC passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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