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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y283 HWWMOT history

Y283 HWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

Y283 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 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
120,000 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y283 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 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y283 HWW was last recorded at 120,000 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 108,381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 May 2011: 86,513 miles, lower than 833,702 miles on 20 Oct 2009.
  • 27 Jun 2013: 85,466 miles, lower than 834,070 miles on 18 Jun 2012.
  • 10 Jul 2025: 11,619 miles, lower than 116,166 miles on 26 Oct 2022.

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
11,619 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
108,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,000 miles
  • 2025 – 11,619 miles
  • 2022 – 116,166 miles
  • 2021 – 115,827 miles
  • 2020 – 115,559 miles
  • 2019 – 114,964 miles
  • 2018 – 114,524 miles
  • 2017 – 113,194 miles
  • 2016 – 109,811 miles
  • 2015 – 102,268 miles
  • 2014 – 87,681 miles
  • 2013 – 85,466 miles
  • 2012 – 834,070 miles
  • 2011 – 86,513 miles
  • 2009 – 833,702 miles
  • 2006 – 142,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,000 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight play in rear prop uj

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,000 miles (+108,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    120,000 miles
    Test number
    414712203563
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear prop uj

  2. Pass11,619 miles (-104,547)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    11,619 miles
    Test number
    128013878682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under seal

  3. Pass116,166 miles (+339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,166 miles
    Test number
    204628807153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to rear chassis

  4. Pass115,827 miles (+268)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,827 miles
    Test number
    770099230294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass115,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,559 miles
    Test number
    430618446398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail115,559 miles (+595)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,559 miles
    Test number
    573781725968
    • DangerousRear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass114,964 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,964 miles
    Test number
    357296851297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,524 miles (+1,330)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    114,524 miles
    Test number
    777233377093
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,194 miles (+3,383)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,194 miles
    Test number
    728758172915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,811 miles (+7,543)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,811 miles
    Test number
    958772228495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    102,268 miles
    Test number
    810869122030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail102,268 miles (+4,546)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,268 miles
    Test number
    335513385563
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass97,722 miles (+10,041)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,722 miles
    Test number
    139776565122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass87,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    797261274199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail87,681 miles (+2,215)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    259377064106
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass85,466 miles (-748,604)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,466 miles
    Test number
    767858673180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass834,070 miles (+747,557)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    834,070 miles
    Test number
    409550072149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,513 miles (-747,189)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,513 miles
    Test number
    259535421468
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNear side front tyre side wall slightly damaged
    • NoteFront discs and rear discs corroded
    • NoteFront king pins leak

  19. Pass833,702 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    833,702 miles
    Test number
    471353699201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail833,607 miles (+690,907)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    833,607 miles
    Test number
    484256879214
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass142,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    142,700 miles
    Test number
    462637446439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y283 HWW

Does Y283 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y283 HWW is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y283 HWW?
The MOT on Y283 HWW is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y283 HWW done?
Y283 HWW was recorded at 120,000 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026.
Has Y283 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y283 HWW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y283 HWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 5 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y283 HWW find?
Y283 HWW passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; slight play in rear prop uj.

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