Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y238 XAYMOT history
Y238 XAY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,210 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 137,210 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,070 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y238 XAY
- 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
- 27 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y238 XAY was last recorded at 137,210 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 20,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,054 miles · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20,156 miles
- Average per year
- 4,070 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 137,210 miles
- 2025 – 117,054 miles
- 2024 – 111,447 miles
- 2023 – 106,578 miles
- 2022 – 102,835 miles
- 2020 – 99,793 miles
- 2019 – 96,747 miles
- 2018 – 94,975 miles
- 2017 – 93,238 miles
- 2016 – 92,918 miles
- 2015 – 90,923 miles
- 2014 – 86,664 miles
- 2013 – 81,850 miles
- 2012 – 76,910 miles
- 2011 – 70,618 miles
- 2010 – 64,109 miles
- 2009 – 62,636 miles
- 2008 – 61,339 miles
- 2007 – 58,484 miles
- 2006 – 57,064 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass137,210 miles
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside middle chassis outer tube support corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,210 miles (+20,156)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 137,210 miles
- Test number
- 257480090083
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass117,054 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 117,054 miles
- Test number
- 178635801896
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside middle chassis outer tube support corroded
Fail117,054 miles (+5,607)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,054 miles
- Test number
- 308218937285
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside middle chassis outer tube support corroded
Pass111,447 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 111,447 miles
- Test number
- 220061102552
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail111,440 miles (+4,862)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,440 miles
- Test number
- 298297751394
- DangerousSteering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass106,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 106,578 miles
- Test number
- 619234346923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,578 miles (+3,743)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,578 miles
- Test number
- 198776017879
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not retracting (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Track rod 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass102,835 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 102,835 miles
- Test number
- 444322074918
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail102,835 miles (+3,042)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,835 miles
- Test number
- 611377320585
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass99,793 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 99,793 miles
- Test number
- 218165395277
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryKeep an eye on tyres for wear
Fail99,793 miles (+3,046)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,793 miles
- Test number
- 230231873959
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass96,747 miles (+1,772)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 96,747 miles
- Test number
- 728271942657
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Pass94,975 miles (+378)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 94,975 miles
- Test number
- 521720420885
- AdvisorySlight oil dampness on box
Fail94,597 miles (+1,359)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,597 miles
- Test number
- 858248959237
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil dampness on box
Pass93,238 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 93,238 miles
- Test number
- 835157762921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,238 miles (+320)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,238 miles
- Test number
- 451692772124
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass92,918 miles (+1,995)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 92,918 miles
- Test number
- 263377149912
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,923 miles (+4,259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 90,923 miles
- Test number
- 795199965181
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass86,664 miles (+4,814)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 86,664 miles
- Test number
- 817783764139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,850 miles (+4,940)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 81,850 miles
- Test number
- 157517953157
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass76,910 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 76,910 miles
- Test number
- 408914672140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,899 miles (+6,281)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,899 miles
- Test number
- 475042872146
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass70,618 miles (+6,509)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 70,618 miles
- Test number
- 769256961126
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass64,109 miles (+1,473)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 64,109 miles
- Test number
- 293902680458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,636 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 62,636 miles
- Test number
- 733546179124
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass61,339 miles (+2,855)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 61,339 miles
- Test number
- 903645078114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,484 miles (+1,420)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 58,484 miles
- Test number
- 152023577158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 57,064 miles
- Test number
- 864467076163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y238 XAY
- Does Y238 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y238 XAY is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y238 XAY?
- The MOT on Y238 XAY is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y238 XAY done?
- Y238 XAY was recorded at 137,210 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,070 miles a year.
- Has Y238 XAY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y238 XAY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y238 XAY 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 XAY find?
- Y238 XAY passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: steering box leaking oil; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 6 more.
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