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Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y248 TDXMOT history

Y248 TDX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2023.

Y248 TDX green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2024
Mileage
145,096 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 TDX
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
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 TDX was last recorded at 145,096 miles on 9 Feb 2023, 2,255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,841 miles · 29 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,255 miles
Average per year
5,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,096 miles
  • 2022 – 142,841 miles
  • 2021 – 138,393 miles
  • 2020 – 138,393 miles
  • 2019 – 133,449 miles
  • 2018 – 129,798 miles
  • 2017 – 124,832 miles
  • 2016 – 118,501 miles
  • 2015 – 112,178 miles
  • 2014 – 108,097 miles
  • 2012 – 100,220 miles
  • 2011 – 92,559 miles
  • 2010 – 85,358 miles
  • 2009 – 77,789 miles
  • 2008 – 71,931 miles
  • 2007 – 64,620 miles
  • 2006 – 56,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,096 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at power steering tank (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside swivel leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,096 miles (+2,255)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    145,096 miles
    Test number
    479095013518
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at power steering tank (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass142,841 miles (+4,448)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    142,841 miles
    Test number
    448184022416
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll vehicle heavily undersealed

  3. Pass138,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,393 miles
    Test number
    757434850777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,393 miles (+1,386)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,393 miles
    Test number
    875502676895
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively limited movement (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,007 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    137,007 miles
    Test number
    842766285754
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Fail136,933 miles (+3,484)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,933 miles
    Test number
    616066958128
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached nut not up to washer (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Pass133,449 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,449 miles
    Test number
    149199917558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body steering brake and suspension parts have some surface rust

  8. Fail133,449 miles (+3,651)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,449 miles
    Test number
    158900685930
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1 blade (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body steering brake and suspension parts have some surface rust

  9. Pass129,798 miles (+4,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,798 miles
    Test number
    465627738776
    • AdvisoryFront steering spheres seals weeping oil
    • AdvisoryLight surface rust on chassis
    • AdvisorySlight play at steering wheel
    • AdvisorySlight weep on steering box lower seal

  10. Pass124,832 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    124,832 miles
    Test number
    917088056220
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth swivels leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn Front prop front uj
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryTow bar removed

  11. Fail124,832 miles (+6,331)2 failures1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,832 miles
    Test number
    446722486500
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.6.6)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryBoth swivels leaking oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn Front prop front uj
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Pass118,501 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,501 miles
    Test number
    933735563671
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail118,500 miles (+6,322)2 failures3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,500 miles
    Test number
    157188197003
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber top mount nut needs to be tighted
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet poor
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion cross member corroded but not holed (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass112,178 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,178 miles
    Test number
    877671025083
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers door handle stiff to operate
    • NoteOffside front hub seal leaking
    • NoteSteering box wet, indicating a possible leak, but not leaking at time of test

  15. Fail112,175 miles (+4,078)5 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,175 miles
    Test number
    199051825019
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDrivers door handle stiff to operate
    • NoteOffside front hub seal leaking
    • NoteSteering box wet, indicating a possible leak, but not leaking at time of test

  16. Pass108,097 miles (+7,877)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,097 miles
    Test number
    848304104031
    • NoteGrease leaking from offside axle joint

  17. Pass100,220 miles (+7,661)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,220 miles
    Test number
    907649342383
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteN/s rear step rusty

  18. Pass92,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    92,559 miles
    Test number
    885095451386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail92,559 miles (+7,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,559 miles
    Test number
    315178741311
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass85,358 miles (+194)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,358 miles
    Test number
    200060550332
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade is split.
    • NoteDrop link track rod end at steering box slight play

  21. Fail85,164 miles (+7,375)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,164 miles
    Test number
    374761440305
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade is split.

  22. Pass77,789 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    720149749359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s running board at rear corroded badly but still secure
    • NoteSlight play o/s front swivel and seals weeping

  23. Fail77,789 miles (+5,428)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,789 miles
    Test number
    833329649366
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s running board at rear corroded badly but still secure
    • NoteSlight play o/s front swivel and seals weeping

  24. Pass72,361 miles (+430)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    72,361 miles
    Test number
    121005409022
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorber bottom mounts slight play
    • NoteO/s front swivel joint slight weep

  25. Fail71,931 miles (+7,311)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    323100958391
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteO/s front swivel joint slight weep

  26. Pass64,620 miles (+7,811)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    64,620 miles
    Test number
    750631057312
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear shock bush slight play upper

  27. Pass56,809 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,809 miles
    Test number
    854803156374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    49,302 miles
    Test number
    350846406062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 TDX

Does Y248 TDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y248 TDX expired on 8 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y248 TDX?
The MOT on Y248 TDX expired on 8 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y248 TDX done?
Y248 TDX was recorded at 145,096 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2023, an average of 5,604 miles a year.
Has Y248 TDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 TDX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on Y248 TDX 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 Y248 TDX find?
Y248 TDX passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flexi; power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe at power steering tank.

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