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Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y257 XAYMOT history

Y257 XAY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,255 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2024.

Y257 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
Expired
On 16 Jun 2025
Mileage
121,255 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2024
MOT tests
30
16 passed · 14 failed
Per year
3,792 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y257 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
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y257 XAY was last recorded at 121,255 miles on 17 Jun 2024, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,191 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
3,792 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,255 miles
  • 2023 – 117,501 miles
  • 2022 – 113,585 miles
  • 2020 – 111,244 miles
  • 2018 – 109,589 miles
  • 2017 – 105,838 miles
  • 2016 – 104,260 miles
  • 2015 – 102,951 miles
  • 2014 – 100,795 miles
  • 2013 – 95,143 miles
  • 2012 – 90,030 miles
  • 2011 – 83,104 miles
  • 2010 – 75,622 miles
  • 2009 – 68,612 miles
  • 2008 – 62,859 miles
  • 2007 – 57,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,255 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear bump stops missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • O/s/r axle seal weeping

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Drivers seat belt is damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake hose ferrules require attention

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front tyre is perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Various areas of corrosion has started

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,255 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    121,255 miles
    Test number
    342829017893
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  2. Fail121,191 miles (+3,690)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,191 miles
    Test number
    302564279202
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  3. Pass117,501 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,501 miles
    Test number
    258072299363
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir/vacuum reservoir slightly damaged just meets minimum reserve (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs lower bulkhead area slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension hub/sphere has slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r axle seal weeping
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear of chassis legs becoming corroded

  4. Fail117,501 miles (+3,916)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,501 miles
    Test number
    684127651552
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAir/vacuum reservoir slightly damaged just meets minimum reserve (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs lower bulkhead area slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f suspension hub/sphere has slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/r axle seal weeping
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear of chassis legs becoming corroded

  5. Pass113,585 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    113,585 miles
    Test number
    730095770198
    • AdvisoryLower bulkhead/front floor area becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outrigger becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember is becoming corroded on offside and near side lower
    • AdvisoryReserve vacuum just meets minimum spec.
    • AdvisoryBoth front radius arm bushes are becoming deteriorated

  6. Fail113,585 miles (+2,341)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,585 miles
    Test number
    444070744813
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower bulkhead/front floor area becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outrigger becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember is becoming corroded on offside and near side lower
    • AdvisoryReserve vacuum just meets minimum spec.
    • AdvisoryBoth front radius arm bushes are becoming deteriorated

  7. Pass111,244 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    493194798651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r axle seal weeping
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel outer rim slightly damaged

  8. Fail111,244 miles (+1,655)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,244 miles
    Test number
    198758326975
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r axle seal weeping
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel outer rim slightly damaged

  9. Pass109,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,589 miles
    Test number
    844592234764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,589 miles (+3,751)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,589 miles
    Test number
    610051443794
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass105,838 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,838 miles
    Test number
    401135855343
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt is damaged
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose ferrules require attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion has started
    • AdvisoryOil leak at transmission brake

  12. Fail105,834 miles (+1,574)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,834 miles
    Test number
    187948997374
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis and rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt is damaged
    • AdvisoryFront brake hose ferrules require attention
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of corrosion has started
    • AdvisoryOil leak at transmission brake

  13. Pass104,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,260 miles
    Test number
    180295439560
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

  14. Fail104,260 miles (+1,309)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,260 miles
    Test number
    277170065528
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass102,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    766091859924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail102,951 miles (+2,156)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    425357024938
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass100,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,795 miles
    Test number
    478147494248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Fail100,795 miles (+5,652)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,795 miles
    Test number
    126016694247
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass95,143 miles (+5,113)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,143 miles
    Test number
    557057283217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass90,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    90,030 miles
    Test number
    346879682469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail90,029 miles (+6,925)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,029 miles
    Test number
    548119882268
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass83,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    718668291262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail83,104 miles (+7,482)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,104 miles
    Test number
    337248391440
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass75,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    75,622 miles
    Test number
    161391790276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail75,622 miles (+7,010)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,622 miles
    Test number
    360971690443
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass68,612 miles (+5,753)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    68,612 miles
    Test number
    200416999259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass62,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,859 miles
    Test number
    552451498245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail62,859 miles (+5,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,859 miles
    Test number
    431401098248
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass57,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,674 miles
    Test number
    370364157237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail57,674 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,674 miles
    Test number
    891794657257
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y257 XAY

Does Y257 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y257 XAY expired on 16 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y257 XAY?
The MOT on Y257 XAY expired on 16 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y257 XAY done?
Y257 XAY was recorded at 121,255 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2024, an average of 3,792 miles a year.
Has Y257 XAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y257 XAY has failed 14 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y257 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 Y257 XAY find?
Y257 XAY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2024 with 2 advisories: brake pedal slightly spongy; rear bump stops missing.

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