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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y208 DFXMOT history

Y208 DFX is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 102,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

Y208 DFX red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
102,046 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
3,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y208 DFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y208 DFX was last recorded at 102,046 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
99,450 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,596 miles
Average per year
3,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,046 miles
  • 2024 – 99,450 miles
  • 2023 – 96,116 miles
  • 2022 – 93,214 miles
  • 2021 – 90,206 miles
  • 2020 – 87,737 miles
  • 2019 – 82,639 miles
  • 2018 – 75,785 miles
  • 2017 – 68,773 miles
  • 2016 – 63,812 miles
  • 2015 – 56,300 miles
  • 2014 – 48,410 miles
  • 2013 – 40,740 miles
  • 2012 – 40,602 miles
  • 2011 – 40,118 miles
  • 2010 – 39,482 miles
  • 2009 – 34,204 miles
  • 2008 – 30,993 miles
  • 2007 – 28,964 miles
  • 2006 – 25,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,046 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,046 miles (+2,596)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    186723617580
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass99,450 miles (+3,334)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    899591897724
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass96,116 miles (+2,902)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    96,116 miles
    Test number
    198030332968
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass93,214 miles (+3,008)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    259445705564
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. Pass90,206 miles (+2,469)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    490521460353
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass87,737 miles (+5,098)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    87,737 miles
    Test number
    861349866001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,639 miles (+6,854)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,639 miles
    Test number
    634496634238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,785 miles (+7,012)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    75,785 miles
    Test number
    390848017875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,773 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    803342632700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,812 miles (+7,512)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    63,812 miles
    Test number
    158180334070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,300 miles (+7,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    637604976480
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
  12. Pass48,410 miles (+7,670)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    48,410 miles
    Test number
    396049634327
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  13. Pass40,740 miles (+138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,740 miles
    Test number
    246545013372
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass40,602 miles (+484)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,602 miles
    Test number
    327715522321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,118 miles (+636)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,118 miles
    Test number
    108835221378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,482 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,482 miles
    Test number
    634163140374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,814 miles (+2,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,814 miles
    Test number
    111424500402
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Pass34,204 miles (+3,211)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,204 miles
    Test number
    633985909082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,993 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,993 miles
    Test number
    864008108027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,964 miles (+3,506)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,964 miles
    Test number
    194382837052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,458 miles
    Test number
    173089246446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y208 DFX

Does Y208 DFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 DFX is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y208 DFX?
The MOT on Y208 DFX is valid until 8 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y208 DFX done?
Y208 DFX was recorded at 102,046 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 3,869 miles a year.
Has Y208 DFX ever failed its MOT?
No. Y208 DFX has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on Y208 DFX 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 Y208 DFX find?
Y208 DFX passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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