Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y238 HWWMOT history
Y238 HWW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 117,852 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 117,852 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,573 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y238 HWW
- 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
- 6 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y238 HWW was last recorded at 117,852 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 117,180 miles · 17 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 672 miles
- Average per year
- 3,573 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,852 miles
- 2024 – 117,180 miles
- 2023 – 116,007 miles
- 2022 – 114,488 miles
- 2021 – 113,902 miles
- 2020 – 113,660 miles
- 2019 – 111,562 miles
- 2018 – 109,182 miles
- 2017 – 107,096 miles
- 2016 – 102,986 miles
- 2015 – 94,709 miles
- 2014 – 89,681 miles
- 2013 – 85,565 miles
- 2012 – 82,790 miles
- 2011 – 79,502 miles
- 2010 – 71,865 miles
- 2009 – 67,948 miles
- 2008 – 61,824 miles
- 2007 – 55,774 miles
- 2006 – 49,533 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,852 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bracket on top of chassis (7.1.1 (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.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Rear cross member under rear seats excessively corroded but not a structural component
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes at hoses covered
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,852 miles (+672)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 117,852 miles
- Test number
- 584854209322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint seal slightly leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bracket on top of chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,180 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 117,180 miles
- Test number
- 996685188589
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear cross member under rear seats excessively corroded but not a structural component
Fail117,177 miles (+1,170)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,177 miles
- Test number
- 534140600854
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Anti torque ball joint on rear axle dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorDrag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Ball joint on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Rear cross member under rear seats excessively corroded but not a structural component
Pass116,007 miles (+1,519)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 116,007 miles
- Test number
- 669805355199
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play ball joint on steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper/chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass114,488 miles1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 114,488 miles
- Test number
- 492897556308
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail114,488 miles (+586)1 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,488 miles
- Test number
- 978433116633
- MajorNearside 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))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass113,902 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 113,902 miles
- Test number
- 765543489968
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes at hoses covered (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail113,902 miles (+242)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,902 miles
- Test number
- 691914876780
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes at hoses covered (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering box (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass113,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 113,660 miles
- Test number
- 752134580371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,660 miles (+2,098)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,660 miles
- Test number
- 371325280052
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass111,562 miles (+225)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 111,562 miles
- Test number
- 866536873606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,337 miles (+2,155)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 111,337 miles
- Test number
- 887636371852
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting and has had welding repairs to rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryChassis has been heavily waxolyed
Pass109,182 miles (+2,086)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 109,182 miles
- Test number
- 959833192102
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED AND HAS HAD WELDING REPAIRS (6.6.6)
Pass107,096 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 107,096 miles
- Test number
- 441604662582
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fail107,096 miles (+4,110)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,096 miles
- Test number
- 685873000636
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass102,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 102,986 miles
- Test number
- 917044380723
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,986 miles (+8,277)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,986 miles
- Test number
- 427068539101
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass94,709 miles (+5,028)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 94,709 miles
- Test number
- 189432355482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,681 miles (+4,116)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 89,681 miles
- Test number
- 879412664032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,565 miles (+2,775)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 85,565 miles
- Test number
- 777830783095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,790 miles (+3,288)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 82,790 miles
- Test number
- 626410342097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,502 miles (+7,637)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 79,502 miles
- Test number
- 115691461497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,865 miles (+3,917)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 71,865 miles
- Test number
- 381699840073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,948 miles (+6,124)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 67,948 miles
- Test number
- 813638959024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,824 miles (+6,050)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 61,824 miles
- Test number
- 622416858051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,774 miles (+6,241)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 55,774 miles
- Test number
- 562309957068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,533 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 49,533 miles
- Test number
- 124822266070
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y238 HWW
- Does Y238 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y238 HWW expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y238 HWW?
- The MOT on Y238 HWW expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y238 HWW done?
- Y238 HWW was recorded at 117,852 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 3,573 miles a year.
- Has Y238 HWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y238 HWW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y238 HWW 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 Y238 HWW find?
- Y238 HWW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front swivel joint seal slightly leaking; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bracket on top of chassis.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.