
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y237 DFSMOT history
Y237 DFS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,723 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 91,723 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,006 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y237 DFS
- 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
- 2 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y237 DFS was last recorded at 91,723 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 91,428 miles · 2 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 295 miles
- Average per year
- 3,006 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,723 miles
- 2024 – 91,428 miles
- 2023 – 90,654 miles
- 2022 – 88,546 miles
- 2021 – 86,660 miles
- 2020 – 84,569 miles
- 2019 – 82,238 miles
- 2018 – 79,719 miles
- 2016 – 74,803 miles
- 2015 – 72,173 miles
- 2014 – 69,520 miles
- 2013 – 66,762 miles
- 2011 – 59,627 miles
- 2010 – 55,728 miles
- 2009 – 51,577 miles
- 2008 – 47,583 miles
- 2007 – 41,849 miles
- 2006 – 33,331 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lense damaged (4.5.1 (a) (i))
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.
Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Towing socket slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Fuel system component leaking
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
28 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,723 miles (+295)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 91,723 miles
- Test number
- 388739744313
- MinorRear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lense damaged (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Pass91,428 miles (+774)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 91,428 miles
- Test number
- 909852819308
- MinorRear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,654 miles (+2,108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 90,654 miles
- Test number
- 174470120752
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Diff and swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,546 miles (+1,886)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 88,546 miles
- Test number
- 892545187122
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front swivel orb seal slightly seeping grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel orb seal slightly seeping grease
- AdvisoryFuel connector on offside rear of engine slightly damp
- AdvisoryReverse lamp lens broken
- AdvisoryTowing socket slightly damaged
Pass86,660 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 86,660 miles
- Test number
- 480201752706
- AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal damp/slight leak of grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal damp/slight leak of grease
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Fail86,660 miles (+2,091)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,660 miles
- Test number
- 481933970048
- Repaired at testFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal damp/slight leak of grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal damp/slight leak of grease
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Pass84,569 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 84,569 miles
- Test number
- 970270265204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryMist of fuel around fuel filter housing
Fail84,566 miles (+2,328)1 dangerous1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,566 miles
- Test number
- 131019096543
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff input (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryMist of fuel around fuel filter housing
- AdvisoryReversing lamp damaged
Pass82,238 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 82,238 miles
- Test number
- 194934855622
- AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTowing socket slightly damaged
Fail82,234 miles (+2,515)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,234 miles
- Test number
- 910953536030
- DangerousPower steering pipe/hose damaged such that the steering is adversely affected hose to pump insecure (2.1.5 (g) (ii))
- MajorFuel pipe union leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine running onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering component deformed steering damper excess fluid leak (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryLower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front swivel orb oil seal slightly seeping
- AdvisoryUpper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTowing socket slightly damaged
Pass79,719 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 79,719 miles
- Test number
- 107501855822
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top and bottom (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Fail79,719 miles (+4,916)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,719 miles
- Test number
- 797029510945
- DangerousFuel system component leaking at fuel filter/housing (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on radius arm during lock to lock test (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top and bottom (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Pass74,803 miles (+2,630)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 74,803 miles
- Test number
- 382781720097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,173 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 72,173 miles
- Test number
- 907312795094
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Fail72,170 miles (+2,650)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,170 miles
- Test number
- 486079385008
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Pass69,520 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 69,520 miles
- Test number
- 396880484097
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail69,520 miles (+2,758)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,520 miles
- Test number
- 789429874022
- FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass66,762 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 66,762 miles
- Test number
- 288466263045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,762 miles (+7,135)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,762 miles
- Test number
- 847135863090
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass59,627 miles (+3,899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,627 miles
- Test number
- 168880791411
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass55,728 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 55,728 miles
- Test number
- 434336070008
- AdvisorySteering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Fail55,728 miles (+4,151)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,728 miles
- Test number
- 782385570085
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisorySteering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass51,577 miles (+3,994)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 51,577 miles
- Test number
- 704337979058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 47,583 miles
- Test number
- 594803368073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,583 miles (+5,734)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,583 miles
- Test number
- 153839558094
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass41,849 miles (+8,518)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 41,849 miles
- Test number
- 590627457052
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,331 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 33,331 miles
- Test number
- 903338356019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,331 miles6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,331 miles
- Test number
- 434282256035
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteFront propshaft rear joint worn
- NoteRear propshaft front bolts loose
Questions about Y237 DFS
- Does Y237 DFS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y237 DFS expired on 25 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y237 DFS?
- The MOT on Y237 DFS expired on 25 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y237 DFS done?
- Y237 DFS was recorded at 91,723 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 3,006 miles a year.
- Has Y237 DFS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y237 DFS has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y237 DFS 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 Y237 DFS find?
- Y237 DFS passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect: rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lense damaged.
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