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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y265 HWWMOT history

Y265 HWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 149,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

Y265 HWW blue 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 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,834 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 HWW
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
26 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y265 HWW was last recorded at 149,834 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,018 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2012: 66,739 miles, lower than 91,332 miles on 18 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,816 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,018 miles
Average per year
4,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,834 miles
  • 2024 – 146,816 miles
  • 2023 – 144,790 miles
  • 2022 – 142,064 miles
  • 2021 – 139,447 miles
  • 2020 – 135,539 miles
  • 2019 – 129,909 miles
  • 2018 – 124,661 miles
  • 2017 – 119,430 miles
  • 2016 – 113,027 miles
  • 2015 – 110,200 miles
  • 2014 – 104,748 miles
  • 2013 – 100,271 miles
  • 2012 – 66,739 miles
  • 2011 – 91,332 miles
  • 2010 – 86,893 miles
  • 2009 – 83,473 miles
  • 2008 – 82,374 miles
  • 2007 – 77,276 miles
  • 2006 – 71,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,834 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,834 miles (+3,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,834 miles
    Test number
    353009474209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass146,816 miles (+2,026)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    146,816 miles
    Test number
    662529242651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass144,790 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,790 miles
    Test number
    604862342661
    • MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well adjacent to toe plate/chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail144,790 miles (+2,726)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,790 miles
    Test number
    898540041270
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security foot well adjacent to toe plate/chassis mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass142,064 miles (+2,617)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    142,064 miles
    Test number
    692195338028
    • MinorNearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,447 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,447 miles
    Test number
    686956128357
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail139,447 miles (+3,908)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,447 miles
    Test number
    746461262031
    • MajorCentral Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing excess lift/bearing play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,539 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,539 miles
    Test number
    370316463513
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail135,539 miles (+5,630)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,539 miles
    Test number
    398063500158
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass129,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    289301596069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. Fail129,909 miles (+5,248)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,909 miles
    Test number
    954802578642
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass124,661 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    124,661 miles
    Test number
    401287709174
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail124,661 miles (+5,231)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,661 miles
    Test number
    235067268272
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  14. Pass119,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    119,430 miles
    Test number
    590773101421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail119,430 miles (+6,403)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,430 miles
    Test number
    375934439980
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSteering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass113,027 miles (+2,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    113,027 miles
    Test number
    787640886172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass110,200 miles (+5,452)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    110,200 miles
    Test number
    534304588460
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion All (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass104,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    104,748 miles
    Test number
    578549104386
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Fail104,748 miles (+4,477)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,748 miles
    Test number
    748877704307
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass100,271 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    815109523376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail100,271 miles (+33,532)2 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,271 miles
    Test number
    545808313304
    • DangerousNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass66,739 miles (-24,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,739 miles
    Test number
    458252492203
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  23. Pass91,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    91,332 miles
    Test number
    526892321327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,332 miles (+4,439)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,332 miles
    Test number
    449892421355
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass86,893 miles (+3,420)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,893 miles
    Test number
    653436280263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,473 miles (+1,099)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    83,473 miles
    Test number
    673971379235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,374 miles
    Test number
    321530598497
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail82,374 miles (+5,098)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,374 miles
    Test number
    621854288288
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass77,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    330405987272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail77,276 miles (+6,146)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,276 miles
    Test number
    290812787219
    • DangerousFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  31. Pass71,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    71,130 miles
    Test number
    200003466258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y265 HWW

Does Y265 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y265 HWW is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y265 HWW?
The MOT on Y265 HWW is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y265 HWW done?
Y265 HWW was recorded at 149,834 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,103 miles a year.
Has Y265 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 HWW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y265 HWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y265 HWW find?
Y265 HWW passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt.

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