
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y249 NFBMOT history
Y249 NFB is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 190,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 190,373 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,581 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y249 NFB
- 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
- 30 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y249 NFB was last recorded at 190,373 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 190,373 miles · 26 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,581 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 190,373 miles
- 2025 – 187,582 miles
- 2023 – 187,087 miles
- 2022 – 185,374 miles
- 2021 – 183,953 miles
- 2020 – 180,818 miles
- 2019 – 178,939 miles
- 2018 – 176,262 miles
- 2017 – 174,332 miles
- 2014 – 174,316 miles
- 2013 – 172,129 miles
- 2012 – 167,475 miles
- 2011 – 158,200 miles
- 2010 – 143,296 miles
- 2009 – 125,715 miles
- 2008 – 106,522 miles
- 2007 – 90,393 miles
- 2006 – 77,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Rear rear axle support ball joint dust cover split openRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn both sides at front axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer road wheel has had weld repair
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,373 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 190,373 miles
- Test number
- 504335391667
- AdvisoryCentral Rear rear axle support ball joint dust cover split open
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn both sides at front axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer road wheel has had weld repair
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail190,373 miles (+2,791)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,373 miles
- Test number
- 870480649394
- DangerousOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold bolts broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn sphere excessive movement / leaking transmission oil (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position lamps eliminate whilst brake pedal applied (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear rear axle support ball joint dust cover split open
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn both sides at front axle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass187,582 miles (+133)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 187,582 miles
- Test number
- 635629827598
- AdvisoryNearside Front 9swivel seal leaking
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion chassis
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail187,449 miles (+362)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,449 miles
- Test number
- 784064632572
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Captive nut has come detached from rear axle. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades. (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle swivel joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake lines corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGenaral corrosion to underside of vehicle and steering/suspension components.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Axle seeping greese from dust seals.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slght movement found in front axle king pins.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass187,087 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 187,087 miles
- Test number
- 639517847075
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underbody, chassis and suspension components
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail187,084 miles (+1,710)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,084 miles
- Test number
- 211885555251
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF and OSF (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underbody, chassis and suspension components
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass185,374 miles (+1,421)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 185,374 miles
- Test number
- 715588231743
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass183,953 miles (+3,135)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 183,953 miles
- Test number
- 506738783201
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear to front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass180,818 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 180,818 miles
- Test number
- 228828317809
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail180,813 miles (+1,874)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,813 miles
- Test number
- 885887566021
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel /oil mix (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass178,939 miles (+2,677)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 178,939 miles
- Test number
- 693655311391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,262 miles (+1,930)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 176,262 miles
- Test number
- 255179990513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,332 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 174,332 miles
- Test number
- 587976239442
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- AdvisoryBoth rear wheels lightly rubbing disc brake shields
Fail174,316 miles (+2,187)8 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,316 miles
- Test number
- 816722304227
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteGeneral corrosion to underside
Pass172,129 miles (+4,654)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2014
- Odometer
- 172,129 miles
- Test number
- 889710223172
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass167,475 miles (+9,275)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2013
- Odometer
- 167,475 miles
- Test number
- 415672402166
- AdvisoryInner Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteAll track rod ends gaiters deteriorated
Pass158,200 miles (+14,904)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2012
- Odometer
- 158,200 miles
- Test number
- 576739791048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass143,296 miles (+17,581)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 143,296 miles
- Test number
- 242860220400
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass125,715 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 125,715 miles
- Test number
- 202427329430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,715 miles (+19,193)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,715 miles
- Test number
- 632337019167
- FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass106,522 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 106,522 miles
- Test number
- 672335808127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail106,522 miles (+16,129)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,522 miles
- Test number
- 521368698077
- FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass90,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 90,393 miles
- Test number
- 103784017191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,393 miles (+12,847)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,393 miles
- Test number
- 652164907176
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass77,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 77,546 miles
- Test number
- 540701916180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,546 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,546 miles
- Test number
- 283640516494
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about Y249 NFB
- Does Y249 NFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 NFB is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y249 NFB?
- The MOT on Y249 NFB is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y249 NFB done?
- Y249 NFB was recorded at 190,373 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 5,581 miles a year.
- Has Y249 NFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y249 NFB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y249 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 Y249 NFB find?
- Y249 NFB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: central rear rear axle support ball joint dust cover split open; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn both sides at front axle; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.
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