
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y271 HWWMOT history
Y271 HWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 113,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 113,776 mi
- At MOT on 11 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,596 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 HWW
- 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
- 28 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 HWW was last recorded at 113,776 miles on 11 Jul 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 113,768 miles · 28 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 8 miles
- Average per year
- 4,596 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 113,776 miles
- 2021 – 109,565 miles
- 2019 – 109,544 miles
- 2018 – 107,111 miles
- 2017 – 99,255 miles
- 2016 – 97,748 miles
- 2014 – 91,404 miles
- 2013 – 87,989 miles
- 2012 – 83,277 miles
- 2011 – 77,083 miles
- 2010 – 69,212 miles
- 2009 – 56,921 miles
- 2008 – 41,675 miles
- 2007 – 41,059 miles
- 2006 – 35,632 miles
What the latest MOT found
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
25 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,776 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 113,776 miles
- Test number
- 792909910437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,768 miles (+4,203)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,768 miles
- Test number
- 234203540814
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central/rear - chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central/rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass109,565 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 109,565 miles
- Test number
- 940962801630
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,556 miles (+12)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,556 miles
- Test number
- 893724792188
- MajorFront Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged both sides outers incorrectly shaped & fouling on axle/springs when steering is on lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides chassis to cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt sector shaft/drag link - gaiter location/clipping! (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail109,544 miles (+2,433)2 dangerous5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,544 miles
- Test number
- 536314056207
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorEmissions not tested metered test (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high very high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass107,111 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 107,111 miles
- Test number
- 174391086254
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged! (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive hub sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR! (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Fail107,104 miles (+9)1 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,104 miles
- Test number
- 773436723561
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up to right (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testBrake pipe likely to become detached or damaged main pipe not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective damaged! (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 + corroded! (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive hub sphere (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY NEAR! (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))
Fail107,095 miles (+7,840)8 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,095 miles
- Test number
- 295009562635
- MajorFuel pipe insecure filter housing (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various places near rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various places near cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass99,255 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 99,255 miles
- Test number
- 573395933137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,245 miles (+1,497)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,245 miles
- Test number
- 158021991222
- FailureFuel system component leaking running off bellhouse (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine transfer case and rear diff
Pass97,748 miles (+6,344)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 97,748 miles
- Test number
- 467004680696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Pass91,404 miles3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 91,404 miles
- Test number
- 308685804440
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth front swivle hubs leaking
- NoteCenter stop light inoprative
- NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on inner side wall
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
Fail91,404 miles (+3,415)9 failures3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,404 miles
- Test number
- 728575004228
- FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteBoth front swivle hubs leaking
- NoteCenter stop light inoprative
- NoteNearside rear tyre damaged on inner side wall
- NoteOil leak
- NoteOil leak from rear diff
Pass87,989 miles (+4,712)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 87,989 miles
- Test number
- 259079893114
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
Pass83,277 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 83,277 miles
- Test number
- 425283362182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail83,277 miles (+6,194)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,277 miles
- Test number
- 349520262188
- FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- FailureNearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass77,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 77,083 miles
- Test number
- 189204551180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,083 miles (+7,871)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,083 miles
- Test number
- 938441051191
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass69,212 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 69,212 miles
- Test number
- 134063750102
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront No Plate Cracked
Fail69,212 miles (+12,291)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,212 miles
- Test number
- 364412350112
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteFront No Plate Cracked
Pass56,921 miles (+1,070)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 56,921 miles
- Test number
- 722531849135
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail55,851 miles (+14,176)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,851 miles
- Test number
- 901869799086
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass41,675 miles (+616)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 41,675 miles
- Test number
- 850062908086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,059 miles (+5,427)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 41,059 miles
- Test number
- 871243597116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 35,632 miles
- Test number
- 972401696110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y271 HWW
- Does Y271 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y271 HWW expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 HWW?
- The MOT on Y271 HWW expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y271 HWW done?
- Y271 HWW was recorded at 113,776 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2023, an average of 4,596 miles a year.
- Has Y271 HWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 HWW has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on Y271 HWW 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 Y271 HWW find?
- Y271 HWW passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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