2022 Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD Electric · LB22 NHC

Annual mileage of roughly 12,500 miles on a four year old Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD places this vehicle firmly in the higher accumulation bracket for its age, meaning consumables such as tyres, brake components and driveshaft gaiters will have been worked considerably harder than on a comparable example covering average mileage. The MOT record itself is short but uncomplicated, with just two tests filed in 2025 and 2026 and no recorded history prior to that, which reflects the vehicle's relative youth and the fact that it only became MOT eligible partway through its life. The most recent test on 4 July 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, suggesting that whatever issues were present at the prior test have been rectified. The earlier 2025 entry shows an initial failure for headlamp aim on both sides, followed by a same-day pass once the lights were adjusted, alongside tyre wear advisories on the nearside rear, offside rear and offside front edges. That single failure and its associated advisories represent the entirety of the recorded defect history and paint a picture of a vehicle that has required only minor attention to remain roadworthy. With four MOT-eligible years elapsed and nearly 50,000 miles accumulated, the wear pattern implied by the record is consistent with steady, fairly heavy use rather than long periods of standing. The absence of any recorded brake, suspension or corrosion advisories across both tests is notable, particularly given that higher mileage EVs commonly develop uneven brake disc corrosion on the rear axle due to regenerative braking doing most of the deceleration. Equally, there is no history of advisory items relating to suspension bushes, coil springs, drop links, anti-roll bar mounts, subframe condition or underbody corrosion, which are the areas most likely to flag on a high mileage SUV of this type. The 2025 tyre wear advisories affect three corners and were noted as edge wear, a pattern that can point to alignment geometry drift, particularly on a heavy all wheel drive vehicle, and is worth bearing in mind despite the clean pass that followed. For a prospective buyer, the immediate priorities on inspection are the tyres themselves. Check the current tread depth across all four corners with a gauge, paying particular attention to the nearside rear, offside rear and offside front edges where the previous advisories were raised, and look for feathering or uneven shoulder wear that could suggest a persistent alignment issue. Uneven inner-edge wear in particular may indicate that a geometry check is overdue. Beyond the tyres, conduct a thorough visual examination of the underside using a torch or ramp, focusing on the rear brake discs for surface rust and lipping given the high mileage and the propensity for rear discs to corrode on vehicles that rely heavily on regeneration. Inspect the suspension arms, bushes and drop links for any perishing, cracking or torn boots, and check the driveshaft gaiters for splits, as these are common failure points on higher mileage examples. On the test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the anti-roll bar drop links which are a known wear item on the Model Y. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel at speed, which could indicate warped front brake discs, and test the brake pedal for a firm, even response without excessive travel or judder under heavy application. Verify that both headlamps are correctly aligned by checking against a wall or garage door in the dark, as the 2025 failure for headlamp aim too high on both sides suggests this is an area that has needed correction before. Finally, confirm that all tyres are of matching brand, size and tread pattern across the axle to avoid drivetrain or handling irregularities, and ask for evidence of when the wheel alignment was last checked, given the multiple edge wear advisories on the previous test.