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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y238 ONPMOT history

Y238 ONP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 113,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y238 ONP blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
113,203 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 ONP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 ONP was last recorded at 113,203 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 5,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2017: 91,804 miles, lower than 912,306 miles on 27 Mar 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,167 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,036 miles
Average per year
3,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,203 miles
  • 2025 – 108,167 miles
  • 2024 – 102,873 miles
  • 2023 – 97,742 miles
  • 2022 – 96,941 miles
  • 2021 – 95,970 miles
  • 2020 – 94,517 miles
  • 2019 – 93,443 miles
  • 2018 – 92,853 miles
  • 2017 – 91,804 miles
  • 2014 – 912,306 miles
  • 2013 – 90,198 miles
  • 2011 – 87,868 miles
  • 2010 – 75,351 miles
  • 2009 – 69,390 miles
  • 2008 – 61,710 miles
  • 2007 – 51,039 miles
  • 2006 – 42,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,203 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion on front brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,203 miles (+5,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    113,203 miles
    Test number
    712066207249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass108,167 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,167 miles
    Test number
    741585690601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,099 miles (+5,226)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,099 miles
    Test number
    440822443917
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in 3 places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,873 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,873 miles
    Test number
    279000775676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail102,854 miles (+143)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,854 miles
    Test number
    844518856740
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail102,711 miles (+4,969)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    941911602470
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor under wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member panel lower & upper across all panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass97,742 miles (+801)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    97,742 miles
    Test number
    166855374971
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front outriggers
    • AdvisoryRear chassis member corroded
    • AdvisoryWhole tow bar removed

  8. Pass96,941 miles (+971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,941 miles
    Test number
    781567203348
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass95,970 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,970 miles
    Test number
    171210922852
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front brake pipes

  10. Fail95,970 miles (+1,453)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,970 miles
    Test number
    763902731820
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front brake pipes

  11. Pass94,517 miles (+1,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    94,517 miles
    Test number
    564884701908
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass93,443 miles (+590)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    93,443 miles
    Test number
    646681840119
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass92,853 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    609942016661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,804 miles (-820,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,804 miles
    Test number
    888040106395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass912,306 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    912,306 miles
    Test number
    578686784074
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perrish

  16. Fail912,306 miles (+822,108)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    912,306 miles
    Test number
    485249574086
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perrish

  17. Pass90,198 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    90,198 miles
    Test number
    179742473497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,868 miles (+7,176)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    87,868 miles
    Test number
    117279111332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,692 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,692 miles
    Test number
    768609551078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,351 miles (+5,961)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    75,351 miles
    Test number
    703154160003
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to rear step

  21. Pass69,390 miles (+7,680)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,390 miles
    Test number
    473572879051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,710 miles (+10,671)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,710 miles
    Test number
    394733758050
    • NoteFront pinnion oil seal leaking

  23. Pass51,039 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,039 miles
    Test number
    651461267033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,043 miles
    Test number
    290782766054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 ONP

Does Y238 ONP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y238 ONP is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y238 ONP?
The MOT on Y238 ONP is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y238 ONP done?
Y238 ONP was recorded at 113,203 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 3,458 miles a year.
Has Y238 ONP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 ONP has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y238 ONP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y238 ONP find?
Y238 ONP passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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