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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y253 XAYMOT history

Y253 XAY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 84,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2022.

Y253 XAY blue 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 24 Aug 2023
Mileage
84,405 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 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
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 XAY was last recorded at 84,405 miles on 25 Aug 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,400 miles · 15 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,405 miles
  • 2020 – 82,507 miles
  • 2019 – 80,192 miles
  • 2018 – 79,426 miles
  • 2017 – 79,125 miles
  • 2016 – 78,774 miles
  • 2015 – 78,199 miles
  • 2012 – 74,124 miles
  • 2011 – 70,440 miles
  • 2010 – 67,466 miles
  • 2009 – 54,718 miles
  • 2007 – 51,461 miles
  • 2006 – 39,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,405 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint seal leaked but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,405 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,405 miles
    Test number
    132980432286
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint seal leaked but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail84,400 miles (+1,893)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,400 miles
    Test number
    598290502471
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Driver seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint seal leaked but not excessive
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass82,507 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    82,507 miles
    Test number
    395724702573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass80,192 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,192 miles
    Test number
    875795242597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,426 miles (+301)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,426 miles
    Test number
    592652678448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,125 miles (+351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    79,125 miles
    Test number
    885268025084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  7. Pass78,774 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    78,774 miles
    Test number
    899693276517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,199 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    307779215096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,124 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    697110912156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail74,124 miles (+3,684)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    717349702183
    • FailureTowbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass70,440 miles (+2,974)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    70,440 miles
    Test number
    928189201112
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs are wearing thin

  12. Fail67,466 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    833261010114
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  13. Pass67,466 miles (+12,748)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,466 miles
    Test number
    963081010141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,718 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,718 miles
    Test number
    523803519194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/f knuckle joint seal has slight leak

  15. Pass54,718 miles (+3,257)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,718 miles
    Test number
    814583719116
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s/f knuckle joint seal has slight leak

  16. Pass51,461 miles (+5,536)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,461 miles
    Test number
    411465567427
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt fraying slightly
    • NotePassenger seat belt fraying slightly and small cuts in seat belt
    • NoteRear numberplate letter/s starting to delaminate slightly
    • NoteSlight noise from powersteering pump when operating the steering lock to lock

  17. Pass45,925 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,925 miles
    Test number
    131879907430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    39,520 miles
    Test number
    443187006036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y253 XAY

Does Y253 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 XAY expired on 24 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 XAY?
The MOT on Y253 XAY expired on 24 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 XAY done?
Y253 XAY was recorded at 84,405 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2022, an average of 2,699 miles a year.
Has Y253 XAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 XAY has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y253 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 Y253 XAY find?
Y253 XAY passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak; nearside front drive shaft joint seal leaked but not excessive; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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