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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y211 NBVMOT history

Y211 NBV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 66,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

Y211 NBV green 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,759 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 NBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y211 NBV was last recorded at 66,759 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 534 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,225 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
534 miles
Average per year
1,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,759 miles
  • 2024 – 66,225 miles
  • 2023 – 65,764 miles
  • 2022 – 65,115 miles
  • 2021 – 64,286 miles
  • 2020 – 63,757 miles
  • 2019 – 58,964 miles
  • 2018 – 58,424 miles
  • 2016 – 57,683 miles
  • 2015 – 54,755 miles
  • 2014 – 52,909 miles
  • 2013 – 50,809 miles
  • 2012 – 49,232 miles
  • 2011 – 46,869 miles
  • 2010 – 44,272 miles
  • 2009 – 41,536 miles
  • 2008 – 39,020 miles
  • 2007 – 35,937 miles
  • 2006 – 32,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,759 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Chassis in a corroded condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,759 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,759 miles
    Test number
    463739251550
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail66,759 miles (+534)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,759 miles
    Test number
    238105249811
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    326972043147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail66,225 miles (+461)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    621354510111
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass65,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    65,764 miles
    Test number
    150181436742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail65,764 miles (+649)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,764 miles
    Test number
    156080000404
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass65,115 miles (+829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,115 miles
    Test number
    473712257569
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass64,286 miles (+529)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,286 miles
    Test number
    518600337096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres perished
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  9. Pass63,757 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,757 miles
    Test number
    720880223426
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis in a corroded condition

  10. Fail63,749 miles (+4,785)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,749 miles
    Test number
    536570080606
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis in a corroded condition

  11. Pass58,964 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    58,964 miles
    Test number
    471943208499
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))

  12. Fail58,964 miles (+540)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,964 miles
    Test number
    423433213357
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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))

  13. Pass58,424 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    275746227396
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryChassis overall getting rather corroded.

  14. Fail58,406 miles (+723)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,406 miles
    Test number
    984333462970
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracked
    • AdvisoryChassis overall getting rather corroded.

  15. Pass57,683 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    57,683 miles
    Test number
    669358740286
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror is missing
    • AdvisoryN S F and O S F tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail57,683 miles (+2,928)2 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,683 miles
    Test number
    828147723529
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror is missing
    • AdvisoryN S F and O S F tyres are perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass54,755 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    54,755 miles
    Test number
    763510118974
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Most (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  18. Fail54,573 miles (+1,664)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,573 miles
    Test number
    419183142300
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Most (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing

  19. Pass52,909 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    395969034417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,865 miles (+2,056)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,865 miles
    Test number
    909442614265
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,809 miles
    Test number
    728733813226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,809 miles (+1,577)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,809 miles
    Test number
    397140513461
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass49,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    819259702230
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail49,232 miles (+2,363)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,232 miles
    Test number
    106668402234
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass46,869 miles (+2,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,869 miles
    Test number
    727814911248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail44,272 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    380131110248
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN.s.r. erake disc is corroded

  27. Pass44,272 miles (+2,736)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    44,272 miles
    Test number
    783261410291
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN.s.r. erake disc is corroded

  28. Pass41,536 miles (+2,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    41,536 miles
    Test number
    343362329430
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail39,020 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,020 miles
    Test number
    203248118287
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  30. Pass39,020 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    39,020 miles
    Test number
    373938618448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass35,937 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,937 miles
    Test number
    492535517292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass32,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,322 miles
    Test number
    672015616240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail32,322 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,322 miles
    Test number
    142384316217
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about Y211 NBV

Does Y211 NBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y211 NBV is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y211 NBV?
The MOT on Y211 NBV is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y211 NBV done?
Y211 NBV was recorded at 66,759 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 1,779 miles a year.
Has Y211 NBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 NBV has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y211 NBV 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 Y211 NBV find?
Y211 NBV passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear suspension component ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint; nearside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes; offside front suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bushes.

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