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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y235 NVXMOT history

Y235 NVX is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

Y235 NVX black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Feb 2026
Mileage
171,369 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 NVX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 NVX was last recorded at 171,369 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,360 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,369 miles
  • 2023 – 170,881 miles
  • 2022 – 170,189 miles
  • 2021 – 169,053 miles
  • 2020 – 165,847 miles
  • 2019 – 161,924 miles
  • 2018 – 157,962 miles
  • 2017 – 155,350 miles
  • 2016 – 148,822 miles
  • 2015 – 141,793 miles
  • 2014 – 134,452 miles
  • 2013 – 129,822 miles
  • 2012 – 124,102 miles
  • 2011 – 116,664 miles
  • 2010 – 108,818 miles
  • 2009 – 101,559 miles
  • 2008 – 89,783 miles
  • 2007 – 81,544 miles
  • 2006 – 67,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,369 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,369 miles (+9)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,369 miles
    Test number
    161147786791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail171,360 miles (+479)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,360 miles
    Test number
    401534461901
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass170,881 miles (+692)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    170,881 miles
    Test number
    841667223168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass170,189 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    170,189 miles
    Test number
    805159103349
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail170,189 miles (+1,136)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,189 miles
    Test number
    610889792459
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,053 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    169,053 miles
    Test number
    386468754285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail169,053 miles (+3,206)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,053 miles
    Test number
    416185597970
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings clamp at steering box has excessive play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass165,847 miles (+3,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    165,847 miles
    Test number
    534347827933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass161,924 miles (+3,962)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    161,924 miles
    Test number
    327136568373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,962 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    157,962 miles
    Test number
    439116672593
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass155,350 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    155,350 miles
    Test number
    637010954243
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  12. Fail155,336 miles (+6,514)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,336 miles
    Test number
    746284264290
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  13. Pass148,822 miles (+89)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    148,822 miles
    Test number
    553008375730
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail148,733 miles (+6,940)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,733 miles
    Test number
    261660357741
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass141,793 miles (+7,341)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,793 miles
    Test number
    235612325191
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass134,452 miles (+170)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    134,452 miles
    Test number
    768858494045
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear cross member weak and covered in under seal.

  17. Fail134,282 miles (+4,460)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,282 miles
    Test number
    918936884022
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass129,822 miles (+5,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,822 miles
    Test number
    259533473065
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass124,102 miles (+61)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,102 miles
    Test number
    609826772043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail124,041 miles (+7,377)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,041 miles
    Test number
    316082272045
    • FailureCentre Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass116,664 miles (+7,846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,664 miles
    Test number
    665727461046
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass108,818 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    108,818 miles
    Test number
    782445360083
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal leaking

  23. Fail108,818 miles (+7,259)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,818 miles
    Test number
    224417550057
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front hub seal leaking

  24. Pass101,559 miles (+11,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,559 miles
    Test number
    960371969004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,783 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    89,783 miles
    Test number
    201560368021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake has alot of travel
    • NoteN/s/f tractor joint leaking

  26. Fail89,783 miles (+8,239)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,783 miles
    Test number
    661189658077
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHand brake has alot of travel
    • NoteN/s/f tractor joint leaking

  27. Pass81,544 miles (+14,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    81,544 miles
    Test number
    633033057011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass67,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    67,296 miles
    Test number
    124810966087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y235 NVX

Does Y235 NVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y235 NVX expired on 6 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y235 NVX?
The MOT on Y235 NVX expired on 6 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y235 NVX done?
Y235 NVX was recorded at 171,369 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has Y235 NVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 NVX has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y235 NVX 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 NVX find?
Y235 NVX passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 11 advisories: nearside front brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 8 more.

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