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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y284 HWWMOT history

Y284 HWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 160,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

Y284 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 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
160,761 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y284 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 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y284 HWW was last recorded at 160,761 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,440 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
321 miles
Average per year
3,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,761 miles
  • 2023 – 160,440 miles
  • 2022 – 159,522 miles
  • 2021 – 158,457 miles
  • 2019 – 153,428 miles
  • 2018 – 148,435 miles
  • 2017 – 147,522 miles
  • 2016 – 146,556 miles
  • 2015 – 143,893 miles
  • 2014 – 140,709 miles
  • 2013 – 136,511 miles
  • 2012 – 132,297 miles
  • 2011 – 128,508 miles
  • 2010 – 123,603 miles
  • 2009 – 120,233 miles
  • 2008 – 115,472 miles
  • 2007 – 106,650 miles
  • 2006 – 93,928 miles
  • 2005 – 81,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,761 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive One is engine oil the other is a slight seepage from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering component leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,761 miles (+321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    160,761 miles
    Test number
    967187659310
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive One is engine oil the other is a slight seepage from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,440 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    160,440 miles
    Test number
    975443507532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail160,440 miles (+918)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,440 miles
    Test number
    356235969525
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass159,522 miles (+1,065)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    159,522 miles
    Test number
    862913036460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED IN OUTER SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass158,457 miles (+31)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    158,457 miles
    Test number
    247867505147
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail158,426 miles (+4,998)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,426 miles
    Test number
    554608273459
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass153,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,428 miles
    Test number
    412886489813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail153,426 miles (+4,991)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,426 miles
    Test number
    643734590102
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass148,435 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    148,435 miles
    Test number
    787605620698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass147,522 miles (+966)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    147,522 miles
    Test number
    519548789192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass146,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    146,556 miles
    Test number
    689054557759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail146,556 miles (+2,663)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,556 miles
    Test number
    928303614509
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass143,893 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    143,893 miles
    Test number
    955506485021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail143,893 miles (+3,184)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,893 miles
    Test number
    208115895452
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass140,709 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    140,709 miles
    Test number
    997137394170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail140,709 miles (+4,198)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,709 miles
    Test number
    747807194148
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail136,511 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,511 miles
    Test number
    155793393104
    • Repaired at testSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  18. Pass136,511 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    136,511 miles
    Test number
    729713593156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass132,297 miles (+3,789)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    132,297 miles
    Test number
    845189292187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass128,508 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    128,508 miles
    Test number
    889920501295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass123,603 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    123,603 miles
    Test number
    313793790125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,233 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,233 miles
    Test number
    790845299148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

  23. Pass120,233 miles (+4,761)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    120,233 miles
    Test number
    911635599114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,472 miles (+8,822)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    115,472 miles
    Test number
    533888998184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN/s rear idicator obscured by less than 50%

  25. Pass106,650 miles (+12,722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    106,650 miles
    Test number
    760607597102
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass93,928 miles (+12,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,928 miles
    Test number
    280045386190
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass81,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    81,874 miles
    Test number
    764414675143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,874 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,874 miles
    Test number
    243133675433
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y284 HWW

Does Y284 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y284 HWW is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y284 HWW?
The MOT on Y284 HWW is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y284 HWW done?
Y284 HWW was recorded at 160,761 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 3,786 miles a year.
Has Y284 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y284 HWW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y284 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 Y284 HWW find?
Y284 HWW passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive one is engine oil the other is a slight seepage from steering box.

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