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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y291 HWWMOT history

Y291 HWW is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 198,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

Y291 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 21 May 2027
Mileage
198,297 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,901 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 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
24 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 HWW was last recorded at 198,297 miles on 21 May 2026, 3,921 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2007: 55,566 miles, lower than 57,746 miles on 7 Jan 2006.
  • 15 Feb 2010: 105,543 miles, lower than 939,032 miles on 27 Jan 2009.

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
194,376 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,921 miles
Average per year
6,901 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,297 miles
  • 2025 – 194,376 miles
  • 2024 – 189,157 miles
  • 2023 – 180,387 miles
  • 2022 – 174,421 miles
  • 2021 – 172,980 miles
  • 2019 – 168,237 miles
  • 2018 – 155,386 miles
  • 2016 – 148,963 miles
  • 2014 – 135,425 miles
  • 2013 – 129,302 miles
  • 2012 – 118,169 miles
  • 2011 – 111,760 miles
  • 2010 – 105,543 miles
  • 2009 – 939,032 miles
  • 2008 – 73,457 miles
  • 2007 – 55,566 miles
  • 2006 – 57,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,297 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,297 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    198,297 miles
    Test number
    833871485573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass194,376 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    194,376 miles
    Test number
    544921884944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass189,157 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    189,157 miles
    Test number
    876141920530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail189,121 miles (+8,734)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,121 miles
    Test number
    646720437511
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass180,387 miles (+5,966)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    180,387 miles
    Test number
    409688505115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass174,421 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    174,421 miles
    Test number
    448820231613
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail174,385 miles (+1,405)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,385 miles
    Test number
    206669542921
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass172,980 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,980 miles
    Test number
    980074734707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass168,237 miles (+6,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,237 miles
    Test number
    592098399958
    • 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))

  10. Pass161,347 miles (+5,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    161,347 miles
    Test number
    172984399604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass155,386 miles (+6,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,386 miles
    Test number
    571521821145
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass148,963 miles (+6,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,963 miles
    Test number
    268018455430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass142,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    142,122 miles
    Test number
    336776513450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail142,122 miles (+6,697)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,122 miles
    Test number
    535391879260
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall split (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail135,425 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,425 miles
    Test number
    607047954369
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass135,425 miles (+6,123)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    135,425 miles
    Test number
    905637154316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,302 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    129,302 miles
    Test number
    238287653323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass122,196 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    122,196 miles
    Test number
    178944603013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,169 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    118,169 miles
    Test number
    837312752004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail118,168 miles (+6,408)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,168 miles
    Test number
    559791652021
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass111,760 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,760 miles
    Test number
    178144621435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail111,760 miles (+6,217)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,760 miles
    Test number
    118490921456
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass105,543 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    105,543 miles
    Test number
    573980350015
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront propshaft u/j slight wear
    • NoteRear number plate slightly damaged

  24. Fail105,543 miles (-833,489)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,543 miles
    Test number
    334036140053
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear number plate slightly damaged

  25. Pass939,032 miles (+865,575)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    939,032 miles
    Test number
    871707629027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,457 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,457 miles
    Test number
    623348008000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail73,457 miles (+17,891)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,457 miles
    Test number
    472917608088
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass55,566 miles (-2,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,566 miles
    Test number
    654486407033
    • NoteCentre rear view mirror missing.

  29. Pass57,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    57,746 miles
    Test number
    934237806053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y291 HWW

Does Y291 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y291 HWW is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y291 HWW?
The MOT on Y291 HWW is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y291 HWW done?
Y291 HWW was recorded at 198,297 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 6,901 miles a year.
Has Y291 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 HWW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y291 HWW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Jan 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y291 HWW find?
Y291 HWW passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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