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Land Rover Defender

Purple · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y38 HWWMOT history

Y38 HWW is a purple diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

Y38 HWW purple 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 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,038 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 HWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 HWW was last recorded at 132,038 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 1,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,935 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,103 miles
Average per year
4,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,038 miles
  • 2024 – 130,935 miles
  • 2023 – 129,017 miles
  • 2022 – 124,544 miles
  • 2021 – 119,131 miles
  • 2020 – 115,476 miles
  • 2019 – 109,600 miles
  • 2018 – 104,216 miles
  • 2017 – 97,672 miles
  • 2016 – 87,998 miles
  • 2015 – 81,932 miles
  • 2013 – 74,077 miles
  • 2012 – 65,808 miles
  • 2011 – 63,433 miles
  • 2010 – 60,173 miles
  • 2009 – 54,968 miles
  • 2008 – 49,892 miles
  • 2007 – 46,463 miles
  • 2006 – 42,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,038 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass132,038 miles (+1,103)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,038 miles
    Test number
    101851727857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass130,935 miles (+1,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    130,935 miles
    Test number
    420031370408
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,017 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,017 miles
    Test number
    988450459389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,544 miles (+5,413)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    124,544 miles
    Test number
    815578083009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    119,131 miles
    Test number
    645936731385
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brakes only just meet test limits

  6. Fail119,131 miles (+3,655)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,131 miles
    Test number
    774667659098
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brakes only just meet test limits

  7. Pass115,476 miles (+5,876)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    115,476 miles
    Test number
    637353651339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,600 miles (+5,384)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    109,600 miles
    Test number
    959358869370
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall treads breaking off (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass104,216 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    104,216 miles
    Test number
    459776350338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,672 miles (+9,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,672 miles
    Test number
    758670519242
    • AdvisoryScreen damaged n/s but not in drivers view

  11. Pass87,998 miles (+6,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    87,998 miles
    Test number
    634611105214
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  12. Pass81,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,932 miles
    Test number
    888863725050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,932 miles (+7,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,932 miles
    Test number
    156532725444
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass74,077 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    74,077 miles
    Test number
    645703663240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,073 miles (+8,265)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,073 miles
    Test number
    817532263256
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass65,808 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,808 miles
    Test number
    966656882277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Fail65,800 miles (+2,367)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    715234482299
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass63,433 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    359275181434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Fail63,421 miles (+3,248)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,421 miles
    Test number
    796964081219
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Pass60,173 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    511300890016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,968 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    131522099093
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass54,968 miles (+5,076)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    54,968 miles
    Test number
    552212299030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,892 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,892 miles
    Test number
    270303798003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,876 miles (+3,413)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,876 miles
    Test number
    101141598448
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass46,463 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,463 miles
    Test number
    951306387095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,444 miles (+3,981)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,444 miles
    Test number
    914765487085
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass42,463 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,463 miles
    Test number
    992690166099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail42,380 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,380 miles
    Test number
    790153456042
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y38 HWW

Does Y38 HWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y38 HWW is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y38 HWW?
The MOT on Y38 HWW is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y38 HWW done?
Y38 HWW was recorded at 132,038 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 4,335 miles a year.
Has Y38 HWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 HWW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on Y38 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 Y38 HWW find?
Y38 HWW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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