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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y282 MAEMOT history

Y282 MAE is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 95,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2025.

Y282 MAE 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 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
95,239 mi
At MOT on 1 May 2025
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y282 MAE
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
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
1 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y282 MAE was last recorded at 95,239 miles on 1 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,239 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,239 miles
  • 2024 – 94,246 miles
  • 2023 – 89,906 miles
  • 2021 – 88,417 miles
  • 2020 – 87,015 miles
  • 2019 – 86,264 miles
  • 2018 – 85,664 miles
  • 2016 – 83,678 miles
  • 2015 – 82,727 miles
  • 2014 – 81,900 miles
  • 2013 – 80,488 miles
  • 2012 – 77,353 miles
  • 2011 – 74,552 miles
  • 2010 – 72,124 miles
  • 2009 – 70,336 miles
  • 2008 – 69,095 miles
  • 2007 – 67,857 miles
  • 2006 – 66,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,239 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp/ no visible leaks (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage all pipes /hoses damp no visible leaks ? (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking oilRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear body cross member corroded/holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Direction indicator not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear body mounting bracket corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear body mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside front hub swivel leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,239 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    95,239 miles
    Test number
    990797779116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp/ no visible leaks (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage all pipes /hoses damp no visible leaks ? (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear body cross member corroded/holed

  2. Fail95,239 miles (+993)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,239 miles
    Test number
    560087323244
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box damp/ no visible leaks (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage all pipes /hoses damp no visible leaks ? (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel joints leaking oil
    • AdvisoryRear body cross member corroded/holed

  3. Pass94,246 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,246 miles
    Test number
    783993818068
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both torn but clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody crossmember forward of rear axle is corroded - body still secure.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil/fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail94,246 miles (+4,340)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,246 miles
    Test number
    752775837612
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose all loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose all loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both torn but clear screen (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody crossmember forward of rear axle is corroded - body still secure.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil/fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass89,906 miles (+1,489)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,906 miles
    Test number
    759468612231
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive offside engine/gearbox area - not dripping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/cracks - on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside front swivel hub seal is leaking but not contaminating brake disc -on limit.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts/cracks - approaching limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside body mounting forward of rear axle is heavily corroded - body is still secure.
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel approaching limit (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass88,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,417 miles
    Test number
    550812687480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting bracket corroded and holed

  7. Fail88,417 miles (+1,402)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,417 miles
    Test number
    876774459977
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (a) frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mounting bracket corroded and holed

  8. Pass87,015 miles (+751)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    497822146212
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front hub swivel leaking

  9. Pass86,264 miles (+600)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,264 miles
    Test number
    261466647806
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub swivel leaking

  10. Pass85,664 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    421327337123
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub swivels leaking

  11. Fail85,664 miles (+1,986)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,664 miles
    Test number
    220172549615
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub swivels leaking

  12. Pass83,678 miles (+951)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    83,678 miles
    Test number
    107115432840
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hubs leaking

  13. Pass82,727 miles (+827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    82,727 miles
    Test number
    431437717115
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corrorded

  14. Pass81,900 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    81,900 miles
    Test number
    547026914239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass80,488 miles (+3,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,488 miles
    Test number
    538510723273
    • NoteCorrosion starting on rear cross member

  16. Pass77,353 miles (+2,801)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,353 miles
    Test number
    917448022258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,552 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,552 miles
    Test number
    389245811209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,124 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    72,124 miles
    Test number
    312587510233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass70,336 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,336 miles
    Test number
    314733619236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,095 miles (+1,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    69,095 miles
    Test number
    992589418245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,857 miles (+1,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,857 miles
    Test number
    804168217256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass66,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,362 miles
    Test number
    933674316280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y282 MAE

Does Y282 MAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y282 MAE expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y282 MAE?
The MOT on Y282 MAE expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y282 MAE done?
Y282 MAE was recorded at 95,239 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2025, an average of 1,540 miles a year.
Has Y282 MAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y282 MAE has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y282 MAE 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 Y282 MAE find?
Y282 MAE passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit !!; offside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall; oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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