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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y248 NFBMOT history

Y248 NFB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 67,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

Y248 NFB red 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 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,502 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y248 NFB
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
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y248 NFB was last recorded at 67,502 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,023 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,479 miles
Average per year
1,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,502 miles
  • 2025 – 66,023 miles
  • 2024 – 65,430 miles
  • 2022 – 64,735 miles
  • 2021 – 63,998 miles
  • 2020 – 62,695 miles
  • 2019 – 61,304 miles
  • 2018 – 60,002 miles
  • 2017 – 58,632 miles
  • 2016 – 57,742 miles
  • 2015 – 56,337 miles
  • 2014 – 54,619 miles
  • 2013 – 51,650 miles
  • 2012 – 49,294 miles
  • 2011 – 46,268 miles
  • 2010 – 43,811 miles
  • 2009 – 39,357 miles
  • 2008 – 34,756 miles
  • 2007 – 32,353 miles
  • 2006 – 29,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,502 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass67,502 miles (+1,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,502 miles
    Test number
    841889686091
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass66,023 miles (+593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    66,023 miles
    Test number
    282305721158
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass65,430 miles (+695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    65,430 miles
    Test number
    371198323957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass64,735 miles (+737)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,735 miles
    Test number
    263983387742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass63,998 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,998 miles
    Test number
    392759130715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass62,695 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,695 miles
    Test number
    839220532127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass61,304 miles (+1,302)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,304 miles
    Test number
    349683133619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,002 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,002 miles
    Test number
    627037133169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass58,632 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,632 miles
    Test number
    100173750585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,742 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,742 miles
    Test number
    826696553220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Fail57,742 miles (+1,405)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,742 miles
    Test number
    150623902918
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 4 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass56,337 miles (+1,718)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,337 miles
    Test number
    357296365156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,619 miles (+2,969)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    54,619 miles
    Test number
    455773464124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in spare tyre
  14. Pass51,650 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,650 miles
    Test number
    985313063110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,294 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,294 miles
    Test number
    697302172180
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass49,294 miles (+3,026)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    49,294 miles
    Test number
    729042272144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass46,268 miles (+2,457)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,268 miles
    Test number
    128318051106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,811 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,811 miles
    Test number
    691750680178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,357 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,357 miles
    Test number
    880278889141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    34,756 miles
    Test number
    102784408222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,756 miles (+2,403)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,756 miles
    Test number
    674904908283
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  22. Pass32,353 miles (+2,900)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,353 miles
    Test number
    862512497118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,453 miles
    Test number
    950772906216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y248 NFB

Does Y248 NFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y248 NFB is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y248 NFB?
The MOT on Y248 NFB is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y248 NFB done?
Y248 NFB was recorded at 67,502 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 1,938 miles a year.
Has Y248 NFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y248 NFB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jun 2016.
Has the mileage on Y248 NFB 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 NFB find?
Y248 NFB passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member.

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