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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y247 HWWMOT history

Y247 HWW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

Y247 HWW red 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 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,231 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y247 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
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y247 HWW was last recorded at 165,231 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,953 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,278 miles
Average per year
6,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,231 miles
  • 2025 – 162,953 miles
  • 2024 – 160,600 miles
  • 2023 – 158,992 miles
  • 2022 – 157,214 miles
  • 2021 – 154,443 miles
  • 2019 – 148,989 miles
  • 2018 – 142,965 miles
  • 2017 – 135,906 miles
  • 2016 – 128,226 miles
  • 2015 – 118,904 miles
  • 2014 – 108,527 miles
  • 2013 – 99,967 miles
  • 2012 – 93,427 miles
  • 2011 – 93,099 miles
  • 2010 – 80,525 miles
  • 2009 – 65,964 miles
  • 2008 – 58,517 miles
  • 2007 – 50,381 miles
  • 2006 – 42,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,231 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,231 miles (+2,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,231 miles
    Test number
    920546382294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,953 miles (+2,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,953 miles
    Test number
    301986756368
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Slight oil leak from swivel joint

  3. Pass160,600 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,600 miles
    Test number
    931200243770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,992 miles (+1,778)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    158,992 miles
    Test number
    352767332529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass157,214 miles (+2,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,214 miles
    Test number
    513185174935
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle mounting. Bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass154,443 miles (+5,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,443 miles
    Test number
    392261692228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass148,989 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    148,989 miles
    Test number
    641720278243
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail148,989 miles (+6,024)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,989 miles
    Test number
    574746404663
    • Repaired at testOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass142,965 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    142,965 miles
    Test number
    422825574900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,906 miles (+7,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,906 miles
    Test number
    241503576506
    • AdvisoryOffside Front drop arm ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass128,226 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    128,226 miles
    Test number
    411048038317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail128,130 miles (+9,226)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,130 miles
    Test number
    226226917067
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass118,904 miles (+10,377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    118,904 miles
    Test number
    238586673682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slightly corroded but serviceable and bush slight worn (2.2.C.1d)

  14. Pass108,527 miles (+8,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    108,527 miles
    Test number
    148596974207
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  15. Pass99,967 miles (+6,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    267396373273
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass93,427 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    93,427 miles
    Test number
    547125582278
    • AdvisorySteering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll brake discs have slight corrosion on inner faces

  17. Fail93,423 miles (+324)17 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,423 miles
    Test number
    678011862263
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteAll brake discs are corroded on inner faces, wiper blades split

  18. Pass93,099 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    547445371167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,094 miles (+12,569)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,094 miles
    Test number
    199525161186
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteN/s mirror glass damaged

  20. Pass80,525 miles (+14,561)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,525 miles
    Test number
    832422650149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,964 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,964 miles
    Test number
    562291169140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,956 miles (+7,439)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,956 miles
    Test number
    210190069422
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass58,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,517 miles
    Test number
    671130378149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,511 miles (+8,130)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    660080678160
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass50,381 miles (+7,716)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    50,381 miles
    Test number
    360698157144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,665 miles
    Test number
    902625166193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y247 HWW

Does Y247 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y247 HWW is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y247 HWW?
The MOT on Y247 HWW is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y247 HWW done?
Y247 HWW was recorded at 165,231 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 6,220 miles a year.
Has Y247 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y247 HWW has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on Y247 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 Y247 HWW find?
Y247 HWW passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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