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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y288 TDXMOT history

Y288 TDX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 200,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

Y288 TDX green 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 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
200,756 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 TDX
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
6 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 TDX was last recorded at 200,756 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 5,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,303 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,453 miles
Average per year
8,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,756 miles
  • 2025 – 195,303 miles
  • 2024 – 189,759 miles
  • 2023 – 183,801 miles
  • 2022 – 177,509 miles
  • 2021 – 171,220 miles
  • 2020 – 166,220 miles
  • 2019 – 159,532 miles
  • 2018 – 152,244 miles
  • 2017 – 144,235 miles
  • 2016 – 135,211 miles
  • 2015 – 125,241 miles
  • 2014 – 116,179 miles
  • 2013 – 109,701 miles
  • 2012 – 101,454 miles
  • 2011 – 97,539 miles
  • 2010 – 90,047 miles
  • 2009 – 74,559 miles
  • 2008 – 56,764 miles
  • 2007 – 39,631 miles
  • 2006 – 32,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,756 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,756 miles (+5,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    200,756 miles
    Test number
    312150103206
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass195,303 miles (+5,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    195,303 miles
    Test number
    598312640842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass189,759 miles (+129)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    189,759 miles
    Test number
    268320361810
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,630 miles (+5,829)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,630 miles
    Test number
    562739354271
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass183,801 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    183,801 miles
    Test number
    562057427581
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail183,793 miles (+6,284)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,793 miles
    Test number
    831747403753
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass177,509 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    177,509 miles
    Test number
    905097456694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail177,509 miles (+6,289)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,509 miles
    Test number
    898415368163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass171,220 miles (+5,000)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    171,220 miles
    Test number
    237424284745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass166,220 miles (+6,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    166,220 miles
    Test number
    129196314994
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak, both diff pinion oil seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass159,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,532 miles
    Test number
    422174726346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail159,532 miles (+7,288)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,532 miles
    Test number
    698097108453
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass152,244 miles (+8,009)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,244 miles
    Test number
    992507942393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    144,235 miles
    Test number
    702210576172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail144,235 miles (+9,024)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,235 miles
    Test number
    996499145202
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm bottom ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear chassis holed and corroded to excess. rear cross member holed and corroded to excess in area of towing bracket (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass135,211 miles (+9,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    135,211 miles
    Test number
    757502265973
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component on steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres cracking on side walls

  17. Pass125,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    125,241 miles
    Test number
    770360361692
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  18. Fail125,241 miles (+9,062)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,241 miles
    Test number
    642496799721
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass116,179 miles (+6,478)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,179 miles
    Test number
    639718564201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,701 miles (+128)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    109,701 miles
    Test number
    496501683213
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Fail109,573 miles (+8,119)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,573 miles
    Test number
    267984973272
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Pass101,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    101,454 miles
    Test number
    909484462271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,454 miles (+3,915)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,454 miles
    Test number
    465064062252
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass97,539 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    97,539 miles
    Test number
    486183591241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,519 miles (+7,472)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,519 miles
    Test number
    787501591216
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass90,047 miles (+15,488)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,047 miles
    Test number
    622306780217
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight fuel leak - rear of engine - pressure regulator?
    • NoteSlight play front prop shaft - front u/j

  27. Pass74,559 miles (+17,795)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    531824579174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass56,764 miles (+17,133)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,764 miles
    Test number
    243246758155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass39,631 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,631 miles
    Test number
    222276657175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass32,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    32,856 miles
    Test number
    813617156138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 TDX

Does Y288 TDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 TDX is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 TDX?
The MOT on Y288 TDX is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 TDX done?
Y288 TDX was recorded at 200,756 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 8,266 miles a year.
Has Y288 TDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 TDX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y288 TDX 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 Y288 TDX find?
Y288 TDX passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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