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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.

Y249 NFB blue 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass190,373 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass178,939 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,939 miles
    Test number
    693655311391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass176,262 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    176,262 miles
    Test number
    255179990513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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)
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass125,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    125,715 miles
    Test number
    202427329430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. 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)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass90,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,393 miles
    Test number
    103784017191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass77,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    77,546 miles
    Test number
    540701916180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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