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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y248 DKSMOT history

Y248 DKS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

Y248 DKS blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
72,193 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 DKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 DKS was last recorded at 72,193 miles on 14 May 2026, 983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,210 miles · 15 May 2025
Between the last two tests
983 miles
Average per year
2,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,193 miles
  • 2025 – 71,210 miles
  • 2022 – 65,589 miles
  • 2021 – 60,561 miles
  • 2020 – 56,535 miles
  • 2019 – 51,885 miles
  • 2018 – 47,043 miles
  • 2017 – 41,847 miles
  • 2016 – 36,683 miles
  • 2015 – 29,954 miles
  • 2014 – 22,388 miles
  • 2013 – 17,551 miles
  • 2012 – 16,496 miles
  • 2011 – 16,361 miles
  • 2010 – 16,183 miles
  • 2009 – 15,891 miles
  • 2008 – 15,657 miles
  • 2007 – 15,401 miles
  • 2006 – 15,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,193 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,193 miles (+983)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    72,193 miles
    Test number
    178268996624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,210 miles (+5,621)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    71,210 miles
    Test number
    228230409183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass65,589 miles (+8)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    65,589 miles
    Test number
    278983853182
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured dash area (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated socket damaged (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  4. Fail65,581 miles (+5,020)4 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,581 miles
    Test number
    237838279399
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box lever ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured dash area (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated socket damaged (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  5. Pass60,561 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    60,561 miles
    Test number
    517060876217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  6. Fail60,556 miles (+4,021)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,556 miles
    Test number
    462088380960
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame ball joint above diff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside washer jet not working but screen covered from n/s jet
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides low (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  7. Pass56,535 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,535 miles
    Test number
    105272767418
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis outrigger to body mount coroded but not yet holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  8. Fail56,527 miles (+4,642)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,527 miles
    Test number
    908934418576
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detatched (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box arm to control rod which goes to n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis outrigger to body mount coroded but not yet holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  9. Pass51,885 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    51,885 miles
    Test number
    880938750493
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  10. Fail51,885 miles (+4,842)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,885 miles
    Test number
    557709527052
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  11. Pass47,043 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,043 miles
    Test number
    962036675602
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside door difficult to close but does latch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  12. Fail47,043 miles (+5,196)2 failures1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,043 miles
    Test number
    236860494394
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside door difficult to close but does latch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass41,847 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    41,847 miles
    Test number
    988923088485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail41,844 miles (+5,161)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,844 miles
    Test number
    636218596185
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both fronts to flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of hub (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' various (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass36,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    546335767572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail36,683 miles (+6,729)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,683 miles
    Test number
    912407245833
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass29,954 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    29,954 miles
    Test number
    258444505137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,951 miles (+7,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,951 miles
    Test number
    926043905105
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Pass22,388 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    22,388 miles
    Test number
    677814794087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,551 miles (+1,055)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    17,551 miles
    Test number
    817463793075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,496 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    16,496 miles
    Test number
    849282682018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail16,361 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,361 miles
    Test number
    795979801108
    • 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)

  23. Pass16,361 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,361 miles
    Test number
    976029401114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,183 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    16,183 miles
    Test number
    160684670422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass15,891 miles (+234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,891 miles
    Test number
    563845569056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  26. Pass15,657 miles (+256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    15,657 miles
    Test number
    301137868081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass15,401 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,401 miles
    Test number
    603866177068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass15,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    15,088 miles
    Test number
    653096276020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 DKS

Does Y248 DKS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y248 DKS is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y248 DKS?
The MOT on Y248 DKS is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y248 DKS done?
Y248 DKS was recorded at 72,193 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 2,833 miles a year.
Has Y248 DKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 DKS has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y248 DKS 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 Y248 DKS find?
Y248 DKS passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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