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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y249 XAYMOT history

Y249 XAY is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 156,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

Y249 XAY grey 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 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,877 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 XAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 XAY was last recorded at 156,877 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2020: 113,926 miles, lower than 121,711 miles on 20 Nov 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
156,877 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,877 miles
  • 2024 – 156,871 miles
  • 2023 – 154,858 miles
  • 2022 – 153,372 miles
  • 2021 – 142,687 miles
  • 2020 – 113,926 miles
  • 2019 – 121,711 miles
  • 2018 – 113,365 miles
  • 2017 – 102,046 miles
  • 2016 – 90,177 miles
  • 2015 – 80,217 miles
  • 2014 – 74,713 miles
  • 2013 – 68,971 miles
  • 2012 – 61,978 miles
  • 2010 – 45,601 miles
  • 2009 – 40,982 miles
  • 2008 – 40,611 miles
  • 2007 – 39,565 miles
  • 2006 – 33,130 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,877 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coil spring corroded ALL COILSPRINGS CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,877 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,877 miles
    Test number
    511514268306
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail156,877 miles (+6)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,877 miles
    Test number
    397643654175
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,871 miles (+2,013)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    156,871 miles
    Test number
    217557027972
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL COILSPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coolant leak

  4. Pass154,858 miles (+1,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    154,858 miles
    Test number
    278668608144
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL COILSPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass153,372 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,372 miles
    Test number
    939773239880
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,371 miles (+10,684)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,371 miles
    Test number
    632823924636
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass142,687 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    142,687 miles
    Test number
    730061911794
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail142,687 miles (+28,761)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,687 miles
    Test number
    131103032303
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass113,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,926 miles
    Test number
    977709324295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,926 miles (-7,785)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,926 miles
    Test number
    284436057988
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass121,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,711 miles
    Test number
    792590525055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,711 miles (+8,346)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,711 miles
    Test number
    626691923178
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH AT AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM BUSH AT AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBONNET CABLE HANDLE DEFECTIVE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive NEAR TURBO (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass113,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,365 miles
    Test number
    643808037904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,365 miles (+11,314)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,365 miles
    Test number
    853784872635
    • DangerousRear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  15. Pass102,051 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,051 miles
    Test number
    438668411591
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear diff pinion seals leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail102,046 miles (+5,968)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,046 miles
    Test number
    190803979288
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside 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 Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryFront and rear diff pinion seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside side runner rotten
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass96,078 miles (+5,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,078 miles
    Test number
    625707397105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play

  18. Pass90,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,177 miles
    Test number
    157031708136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,177 miles (+9,960)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,177 miles
    Test number
    279945696090
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass80,217 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,217 miles
    Test number
    369394715052
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail80,217 miles (+5,504)5 failures2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,217 miles
    Test number
    207352015078
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOffside front seatbelt locking mechanism plastic cover missing but not affecting its operation.

  22. Pass74,713 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,713 miles
    Test number
    777124564027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,691 miles (+5,720)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,691 miles
    Test number
    548509344064
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber is missing

  24. Pass68,971 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,971 miles
    Test number
    747142193077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,978 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,978 miles
    Test number
    188625392413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,877 miles (+16,276)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,877 miles
    Test number
    455497482017
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass45,601 miles (+4,619)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,601 miles
    Test number
    303989770233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass40,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    40,982 miles
    Test number
    251644699268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,982 miles (+371)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,982 miles
    Test number
    870754899227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass40,611 miles (+1,046)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,611 miles
    Test number
    604622068248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass39,565 miles (+6,435)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,565 miles
    Test number
    324895187104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass33,130 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,130 miles
    Test number
    111978636136
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about Y249 XAY

Does Y249 XAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y249 XAY is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y249 XAY?
The MOT on Y249 XAY is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y249 XAY done?
Y249 XAY was recorded at 156,877 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 6,314 miles a year.
Has Y249 XAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 XAY has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y249 XAY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y249 XAY find?
Y249 XAY passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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