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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y249 OTTMOT history

Y249 OTT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 111,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

Y249 OTT 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 27 May 2027
Mileage
111,996 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 OTT
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
1 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 OTT was last recorded at 111,996 miles on 20 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,993 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,996 miles
  • 2025 – 110,244 miles
  • 2024 – 107,474 miles
  • 2023 – 105,070 miles
  • 2022 – 103,307 miles
  • 2021 – 101,488 miles
  • 2020 – 99,019 miles
  • 2019 – 95,198 miles
  • 2018 – 90,356 miles
  • 2017 – 85,741 miles
  • 2016 – 81,911 miles
  • 2015 – 76,861 miles
  • 2014 – 72,276 miles
  • 2013 – 68,229 miles
  • 2012 – 64,045 miles
  • 2011 – 59,488 miles
  • 2010 – 55,394 miles
  • 2009 – 50,614 miles
  • 2008 – 46,144 miles
  • 2007 – 41,040 miles
  • 2006 – 34,350 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,996 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Valve stem slightly damaged both front wheels tyre valves cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,996 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2027
    Odometer
    111,996 miles
    Test number
    331308978941
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail111,993 miles (+1,749)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,993 miles
    Test number
    200276825653
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,244 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    110,244 miles
    Test number
    308667713445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail110,241 miles (+2,767)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,241 miles
    Test number
    689708348722
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass107,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    107,474 miles
    Test number
    600420567880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail107,471 miles (+2,401)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,471 miles
    Test number
    986038315647
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass105,070 miles (+1,763)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    105,070 miles
    Test number
    140828012697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,307 miles (+1,819)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    103,307 miles
    Test number
    242020685300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,488 miles (+2,469)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    353994370805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass99,019 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    523587797829
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both front wheels tyre valves cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail99,019 miles (+3,821)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,019 miles
    Test number
    638049486798
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Valve stem slightly damaged both front wheels tyre valves cracking (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass95,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    95,198 miles
    Test number
    382874374464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,198 miles (+4,842)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,198 miles
    Test number
    726449147835
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass90,356 miles (+4,615)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    90,356 miles
    Test number
    438089115654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,741 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,741 miles
    Test number
    215449945924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,911 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    81,911 miles
    Test number
    975262897997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySlight Engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Fail81,903 miles (+5,042)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    299021483543
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySlight Engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  18. Pass76,861 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    76,861 miles
    Test number
    379820345111
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail76,853 miles (+4,577)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,853 miles
    Test number
    706958435139
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass72,276 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    596139144145
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracking on treads
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished and cracking on tread

  21. Fail72,276 miles (+4,047)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    807239744194
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracking on treads
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perished and cracking on tread

  22. Pass68,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    768380453132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail68,229 miles (+4,184)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,229 miles
    Test number
    208590953186
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass64,045 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    64,045 miles
    Test number
    298270152189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  25. Fail64,037 miles (+4,549)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,037 miles
    Test number
    847210652140
    • FailureOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront tyres perished

  26. Pass59,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,488 miles
    Test number
    198137241167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,488 miles (+4,094)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,488 miles
    Test number
    855087741106
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  28. Pass55,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,394 miles
    Test number
    912887740161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail55,388 miles (+4,774)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,388 miles
    Test number
    173007740148
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Pass50,614 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,614 miles
    Test number
    881317849177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass46,144 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    46,144 miles
    Test number
    434010758190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass41,040 miles (+6,690)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,040 miles
    Test number
    633170957159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass34,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,350 miles
    Test number
    552920256129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 OTT

Does Y249 OTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 OTT is valid until 27 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y249 OTT?
The MOT on Y249 OTT is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y249 OTT done?
Y249 OTT was recorded at 111,996 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,888 miles a year.
Has Y249 OTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 OTT has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y249 OTT 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 OTT find?
Y249 OTT passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear.

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