2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Electricity · LA72 YGD

A 2023 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD with a single recorded MOT test passing on 19 January 2026 carries a very short DVSA history, offering limited insight beyond a clean initial pass at roughly three years old. The only items noted were advisory in nature, both relating to the inner edges of the front tyres being worn close to the legal limit, which is consistent with the high wear rate typical of a heavy, dual-motor electric SUV relying heavily on its front axle under braking and cornering. While a pass with only two advisories is superficially reassuring, it must be interpreted against the broader picture of annual mileage accumulation and the fact that many components which commonly affect EVs of this type, including suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and brake components subject to corrosion from infrequent use, have not yet been examined through the MOT process. The recorded mileage of 41,804 miles over an approximate three-year span translates to around 13,900 miles per year, which is notably high for a vehicle of this age. This rate of accumulation exceeds average annual mileage for the UK and points to sustained, regular use rather than the low-mileage profile often associated with privately owned electric vehicles. Mechanically, higher annual mileage on a Model Y of this generation accelerates wear on consumables such as tyres, brake discs and pads, suspension components, and wheel bearings, while placing greater demand on the drive units and reducing the regenerative-braking benefit that typically prolongs friction-brake life. The mileage progression between the 2026 test and any prior telemetry has not been recorded in DVSA records, so gaps or sudden increases in mileage cannot be verified, but the overall figure itself signals that the vehicle has been worked relatively hard. For a prospective buyer, the front-tyre edge wear advisory is the most concrete inspection priority flagged by the MOT record. On a physical inspection, both front tyres should be checked for uneven shoulder wear, particularly on the inner edge, which on the Model Y can stem from camber settings, aggressive cornering, or alignment geometry disturbed by kerb impacts. A test drive should focus on any pulling to one side under acceleration or braking, uneven steering response, or vibration through the steering wheel at speed. Given the high mileage, the brake discs and calipers warrant close scrutiny, looking for signs of binding calipers, scoring or lipping on the disc edges, and corrosion around the hub mounting faces, as well as checking for any grinding or squealing noises during low-speed manoeuvres that would suggest pads running close to the metal. Suspension and underbody components should be examined with the elevated mileage in mind. Particular attention should be paid to the front control arms, suspension bushes, anti-roll bar drop links, and coil springs for any knocking, creaking, or clonking over uneven surfaces, speed bumps, or during full-lock steering manoeuvres. The rear subframe and suspension links should be inspected for any early signs of corrosion, especially around mounting points, given the Model Y's known susceptibility in this area. Given that this is the first MOT and there is no prior DVSA failure history against which to benchmark deterioration, a pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with Tesla vehicles is strongly advisable, alongside a diagnostic scan to confirm no fault codes are stored in the drive units, battery management system, or high-voltage architecture that would not be detected during a standard MOT check.