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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y235 EFRMOT history

Y235 EFR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

Y235 EFR 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 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
174,864 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y235 EFR
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
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y235 EFR was last recorded at 174,864 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 8,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,847 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,017 miles
Average per year
8,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,864 miles
  • 2025 – 166,847 miles
  • 2024 – 159,299 miles
  • 2022 – 154,560 miles
  • 2020 – 141,734 miles
  • 2019 – 126,342 miles
  • 2018 – 114,899 miles
  • 2017 – 103,472 miles
  • 2016 – 93,800 miles
  • 2015 – 84,953 miles
  • 2014 – 76,457 miles
  • 2013 – 68,959 miles
  • 2011 – 54,993 miles
  • 2010 – 46,085 miles
  • 2009 – 39,368 miles
  • 2008 – 32,569 miles
  • 2007 – 25,442 miles
  • 2006 – 17,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,864 miles
  • AdvisoryCORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front seatbelt anchorage cover damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,864 miles (+8,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    174,864 miles
    Test number
    571143022195
    • AdvisoryCORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass166,847 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,847 miles
    Test number
    982370096095
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail166,847 miles (+7,548)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,847 miles
    Test number
    962979143811
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass159,299 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,299 miles
    Test number
    280475772820
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt anchorage cover damaged

  5. Fail159,299 miles (+4,739)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,299 miles
    Test number
    516083948846
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seatbelt anchorage cover damaged

  6. Pass154,560 miles (+4,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    154,560 miles
    Test number
    677642630289
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass149,871 miles (+8,137)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,871 miles
    Test number
    278640461477
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of wheel (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seal on swivel hub slightly damaged.

  8. Pass141,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    141,734 miles
    Test number
    809298431598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail141,734 miles (+15,392)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,734 miles
    Test number
    539956426823
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near rear trailing arm. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass126,342 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    229634198291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail126,342 miles (+11,443)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,342 miles
    Test number
    892432568740
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass114,899 miles (+11,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,899 miles
    Test number
    697074632833
    • AdvisorySMALL CUTS IN N/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING
    • AdvisorySMALL CUTS IN O/S/F SEAT BELT WEBBING

  13. Pass103,472 miles (+9,672)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    103,472 miles
    Test number
    907509455624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass93,800 miles (+8,847)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    93,800 miles
    Test number
    979399927644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,953 miles (+8,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,953 miles
    Test number
    986413675128
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass76,457 miles (+7,498)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    76,457 miles
    Test number
    685160274144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,959 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,959 miles
    Test number
    646729463126
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  18. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    177709152175
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass54,993 miles (+8,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,993 miles
    Test number
    729460861199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass46,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,085 miles
    Test number
    892924940113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,085 miles (+6,717)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,085 miles
    Test number
    991024140136
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass39,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,368 miles
    Test number
    823652169150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,368 miles (+6,799)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,368 miles
    Test number
    980722169189
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass32,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,569 miles
    Test number
    721203768192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail32,569 miles (+7,127)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,569 miles
    Test number
    203935058120
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Fail25,442 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    564406737145
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass25,442 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    892176937189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,444 miles
    Test number
    334438936104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y235 EFR

Does Y235 EFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y235 EFR is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y235 EFR?
The MOT on Y235 EFR is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y235 EFR done?
Y235 EFR was recorded at 174,864 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 8,012 miles a year.
Has Y235 EFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y235 EFR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y235 EFR 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 Y235 EFR find?
Y235 EFR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: corrosion throughout vehicle; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; offside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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