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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y279 HWWMOT history

Y279 HWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

Y279 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 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
160,626 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y279 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
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y279 HWW was last recorded at 160,626 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 1,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Feb 2015: 104,019 miles, lower than 980,808 miles on 7 Feb 2014.

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
158,847 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,779 miles
Average per year
5,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,626 miles
  • 2025 – 158,847 miles
  • 2024 – 156,014 miles
  • 2023 – 152,990 miles
  • 2022 – 146,155 miles
  • 2021 – 142,799 miles
  • 2020 – 139,058 miles
  • 2019 – 133,155 miles
  • 2018 – 126,805 miles
  • 2017 – 116,997 miles
  • 2016 – 109,492 miles
  • 2015 – 104,019 miles
  • 2014 – 980,808 miles
  • 2013 – 92,909 miles
  • 2012 – 88,865 miles
  • 2011 – 83,786 miles
  • 2010 – 78,102 miles
  • 2009 – 71,995 miles
  • 2008 – 64,860 miles
  • 2007 – 56,802 miles
  • 2006 – 51,899 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,626 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,626 miles (+1,779)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    160,626 miles
    Test number
    319475235821
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass158,847 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,847 miles
    Test number
    981645434413
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass156,014 miles (+3,024)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,014 miles
    Test number
    682566876075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Bad age splits in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has lots of surface rust

  4. Pass152,990 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,990 miles
    Test number
    724309172692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass146,155 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,155 miles
    Test number
    682417622628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail146,153 miles (+3,354)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,153 miles
    Test number
    619796797016
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass142,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,799 miles
    Test number
    402708157372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,799 miles (+3,741)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,799 miles
    Test number
    781991136878
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass139,058 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    139,058 miles
    Test number
    419841436006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail139,056 miles (+5,901)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,056 miles
    Test number
    540616500052
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass133,155 miles (+6,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,155 miles
    Test number
    587390259129
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced patching to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass126,805 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    126,805 miles
    Test number
    331634919908
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail126,801 miles (+9,804)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,801 miles
    Test number
    891335075656
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member and chassis (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis o/s n/s (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass116,997 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,997 miles
    Test number
    730625028708
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail116,996 miles (+7,504)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    588656569462
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger and rear crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass109,492 miles (+5,473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    109,492 miles
    Test number
    833110503783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass104,019 miles (-876,789)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,019 miles
    Test number
    686365955070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s and o/s front swivels slightly leaking oil

  18. Pass980,808 miles (+887,899)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    980,808 miles
    Test number
    375488534050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,909 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,909 miles
    Test number
    138378753409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,866 miles (+4,001)3 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,866 miles
    Test number
    449352453029
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass88,865 miles (+5,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,865 miles
    Test number
    687003652034
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass83,786 miles (+5,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    83,786 miles
    Test number
    327555751062
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass78,102 miles (+6,107)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    78,102 miles
    Test number
    892676250032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,995 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,995 miles
    Test number
    160795459419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,860 miles (+8,058)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,860 miles
    Test number
    530946648007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,802 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,802 miles
    Test number
    823085847038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,899 miles
    Test number
    244398226073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail51,899 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,899 miles
    Test number
    443568126090
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y279 HWW

Does Y279 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y279 HWW is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y279 HWW?
The MOT on Y279 HWW is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y279 HWW done?
Y279 HWW was recorded at 160,626 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 5,241 miles a year.
Has Y279 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y279 HWW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y279 HWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Feb 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y279 HWW find?
Y279 HWW passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded o/s & n/s; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 1 more.

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