Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y252 HWWMOT history
Y252 HWW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,021 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 100,021 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 2,311 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y252 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 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y252 HWW was last recorded at 100,021 miles on 10 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Mar 2026: 100,021 miles, lower than 994,970 miles on 31 Jan 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 994,970 miles · 31 Jan 2019
- Average per year
- 2,311 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,021 miles
- 2019 – 994,970 miles
- 2018 – 98,617 miles
- 2017 – 97,070 miles
- 2015 – 96,730 miles
- 2014 – 94,085 miles
- 2013 – 91,289 miles
- 2012 – 82,199 miles
- 2011 – 70,776 miles
- 2010 – 69,100 miles
- 2009 – 65,625 miles
- 2008 – 62,214 miles
- 2007 – 58,753 miles
- 2006 – 54,856 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass100,021 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,021 miles (-894,949)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 100,021 miles
- Test number
- 852458350198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass994,970 miles (+896,353)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 994,970 miles
- Test number
- 714610012987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,617 miles (+1,547)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 98,617 miles
- Test number
- 570242431611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,070 miles (+23)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 97,070 miles
- Test number
- 613951029103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail97,047 miles (+317)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,047 miles
- Test number
- 114521933539
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm. (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass96,730 miles (+2,645)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 96,730 miles
- Test number
- 881196681497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,085 miles (+22)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 94,085 miles
- Test number
- 209286874260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail94,063 miles (+2,774)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,063 miles
- Test number
- 825242074246
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteProp-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Pass91,289 miles (+9,090)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 91,289 miles
- Test number
- 869426443242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,199 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 82,199 miles
- Test number
- 595655152294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,199 miles (+11,423)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,199 miles
- Test number
- 128830852274
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSteering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteRear brake disc pitted
Pass70,776 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 70,776 miles
- Test number
- 536903771230
- NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted inside face
Fail70,771 miles (+1,671)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,771 miles
- Test number
- 935212651237
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteO/s front brake disc pitted inside face
- NoteRear brake discs pitted inside face
Pass69,100 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 69,100 miles
- Test number
- 421333710259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,075 miles (+3,450)4 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,075 miles
- Test number
- 514363700278
- DangerousNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
- DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousRear offside brake disc excessivly corroded
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass65,625 miles (+3,411)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 65,625 miles
- Test number
- 224879189453
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail62,214 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,214 miles
- Test number
- 122788998185
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass62,214 miles (+3,461)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 62,214 miles
- Test number
- 594668198132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 58,753 miles
- Test number
- 503516087142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,753 miles (+3,897)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,753 miles
- Test number
- 931635387166
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Pass54,856 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 54,856 miles
- Test number
- 184230006266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,549 miles1 dangerous4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,549 miles
- Test number
- 674588486109
- DangerousRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureFront Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about Y252 HWW
- Does Y252 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y252 HWW is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y252 HWW?
- The MOT on Y252 HWW is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y252 HWW done?
- Y252 HWW was recorded at 100,021 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,311 miles a year.
- Has Y252 HWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y252 HWW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2017.
- Has the mileage on Y252 HWW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y252 HWW find?
- Y252 HWW passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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