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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

250 CEMOT history

250 CE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 166,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

250 CE 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 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,735 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
250 CE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

250 CE was last recorded at 166,735 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Dec 2009: 88,933 miles, lower than 98,467 miles on 28 May 2008.

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
166,735 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,735 miles
  • 2016 – 166,600 miles
  • 2014 – 163,157 miles
  • 2013 – 156,563 miles
  • 2012 – 153,328 miles
  • 2011 – 140,619 miles
  • 2009 – 88,933 miles
  • 2008 – 98,467 miles
  • 2007 – 92,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,735 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,735 miles
    Test number
    183629090277
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  2. Fail166,735 miles (+135)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,735 miles
    Test number
    581322407846
    • DangerousSteering component casing fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury offside and nearside step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under vehicle

  3. Pass166,600 miles (+3,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    166,600 miles
    Test number
    884497797278
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Pass163,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    163,157 miles
    Test number
    189896544495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  5. Fail163,157 miles (+6,594)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,157 miles
    Test number
    385583544016
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  6. Pass156,563 miles (+3,235)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    156,563 miles
    Test number
    299880863007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes corroded

  7. Pass153,328 miles (+12,709)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    153,328 miles
    Test number
    269698042028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass140,619 miles (+51,686)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    140,619 miles
    Test number
    196240721073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,933 miles (-9,534)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,933 miles
    Test number
    251124449323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,467 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    98,467 miles
    Test number
    114669848119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    92,941 miles
    Test number
    244273147473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 250 CE

What vehicle is registration 250 CE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 250 CE on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Sept 2000. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 250 CE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 250 CE is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 250 CE?
The MOT on 250 CE is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 250 CE done?
250 CE was recorded at 166,735 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,998 miles a year.
Has 250 CE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 250 CE has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 250 CE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 250 CE find?
250 CE passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; corrosion under vehicle.

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