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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y241 XAYMOT history

Y241 XAY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 123,439 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

Y241 XAY green 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 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
123,439 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,219 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y241 XAY
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
5 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y241 XAY was last recorded at 123,439 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 4,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2012: 67,190 miles, lower than 67,564 miles on 20 Apr 2012.

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
119,272 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,167 miles
Average per year
4,219 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,439 miles
  • 2025 – 119,272 miles
  • 2024 – 117,173 miles
  • 2023 – 115,118 miles
  • 2022 – 111,537 miles
  • 2021 – 110,367 miles
  • 2020 – 108,984 miles
  • 2019 – 103,881 miles
  • 2018 – 99,048 miles
  • 2017 – 93,986 miles
  • 2016 – 88,094 miles
  • 2015 – 81,494 miles
  • 2014 – 74,543 miles
  • 2013 – 73,117 miles
  • 2012 – 67,190 miles
  • 2011 – 60,821 miles
  • 2010 – 56,911 miles
  • 2009 – 53,024 miles
  • 2007 – 51,220 miles
  • 2006 – 39,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,439 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Steering box has seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated AFRAME BALL JOINT

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,439 miles (+4,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    123,439 miles
    Test number
    462254946336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,272 miles (+2,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,272 miles
    Test number
    421812857707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass117,173 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,173 miles
    Test number
    866310751472
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft, rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle suspension arm, front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail117,173 miles (+2,055)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,173 miles
    Test number
    459595105089
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft, rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm, centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle suspension arm, front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,118 miles (+32)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    115,118 miles
    Test number
    581712684163
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated AFRAME BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,086 miles (+3,549)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,086 miles
    Test number
    168444501968
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mounting to chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated AFRAME BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass111,537 miles (+1,170)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    111,537 miles
    Test number
    140796060867
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint boot. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis, near rear axle suspension arm front mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,367 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,367 miles
    Test number
    565513208542
    • AdvisoryFront Cam belt damaged.
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Fail110,367 miles (+1,383)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,367 miles
    Test number
    961721134316
    • MajorCentral Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Cam belt damaged.
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering fluid. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre radius arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass108,984 miles (+5,103)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,984 miles
    Test number
    135806272693
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body support "X" member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive o/s & n/s swivel seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush worn
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  11. Pass103,881 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,881 miles
    Test number
    587949308113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers floor pan corrded
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  12. Fail103,881 miles (+4,833)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,881 miles
    Test number
    219788986648
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drivers floor pan corrded
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  13. Pass99,048 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,048 miles
    Test number
    760623789499
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion body x member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Fail99,048 miles (+5,062)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,048 miles
    Test number
    775309466810
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion body x member (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Pass93,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    226910926302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,986 miles (+5,892)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    174322707522
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass88,094 miles (+6,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,094 miles
    Test number
    268995096471
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft u/j slight play

  18. Pass81,494 miles (+6,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,494 miles
    Test number
    358531525005
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail74,543 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,543 miles
    Test number
    805701234040
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass74,543 miles (+1,426)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    74,543 miles
    Test number
    888891434058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,117 miles (+5,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    368184133140
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass67,190 miles (-374)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,190 miles
    Test number
    736966232187
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail67,564 miles (+6,743)4 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,564 miles
    Test number
    286421412125
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass60,821 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    897607691054
    • NoteSteering box slightly leaking

  25. Fail60,821 miles (+3,910)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    729016391086
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSteering box slightly leaking

  26. Pass56,911 miles (+21)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,911 miles
    Test number
    384102030036
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight play steering damper offside bush

  27. Fail56,890 miles (+3,866)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,890 miles
    Test number
    801715620031
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSlight play steering damper offside bush

  28. Pass53,024 miles (+1,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,024 miles
    Test number
    562273739000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass51,220 miles (+11,426)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,220 miles
    Test number
    640265167139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass39,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,794 miles
    Test number
    622190136103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y241 XAY

Does Y241 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y241 XAY is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y241 XAY?
The MOT on Y241 XAY is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y241 XAY done?
Y241 XAY was recorded at 123,439 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 4,219 miles a year.
Has Y241 XAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y241 XAY has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y241 XAY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y241 XAY find?
Y241 XAY passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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