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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y251 HNOMOT history

Y251 HNO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 133,375 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

Y251 HNO 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 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
133,375 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,744 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 HNO
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
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 HNO was last recorded at 133,375 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,324 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
5,744 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,375 miles
  • 2024 – 133,324 miles
  • 2023 – 133,141 miles
  • 2022 – 132,884 miles
  • 2021 – 132,327 miles
  • 2020 – 132,102 miles
  • 2019 – 125,060 miles
  • 2018 – 117,688 miles
  • 2017 – 110,236 miles
  • 2016 – 103,030 miles
  • 2015 – 102,882 miles
  • 2014 – 99,717 miles
  • 2013 – 89,477 miles
  • 2012 – 76,670 miles
  • 2011 – 61,166 miles
  • 2010 – 55,361 miles
  • 2009 – 51,771 miles
  • 2008 – 44,719 miles
  • 2007 – 33,265 miles
  • 2006 – 20,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,375 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis outrigger corroded

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.

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Both front hub seals leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

35 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,375 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    133,375 miles
    Test number
    390781702984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis outrigger corroded
  2. Pass133,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,324 miles
    Test number
    205921974548
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking slightly
  3. Fail133,324 miles (+183)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,324 miles
    Test number
    896709747054
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf & osf rear steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie bar bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top & bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear tie bar bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top & bottom (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking slightly
  4. Pass133,141 miles (+257)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    133,141 miles
    Test number
    916257270861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass132,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,884 miles
    Test number
    947929665960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail132,884 miles (+557)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,884 miles
    Test number
    446634241002
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass132,327 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,327 miles
    Test number
    763973566372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Fail132,306 miles (+188)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,306 miles
    Test number
    432647158240
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Pass132,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,118 miles
    Test number
    580220586558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,118 miles (+16)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,118 miles
    Test number
    245107204544
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
  11. Fail132,102 miles (+7,042)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,102 miles
    Test number
    702741998380
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass125,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    125,060 miles
    Test number
    955335058636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,060 miles (+7,372)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,060 miles
    Test number
    278243333096
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  14. Pass117,688 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,688 miles
    Test number
    686047167117
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  15. Fail117,688 miles (+7,452)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,688 miles
    Test number
    456610361215
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  16. Pass110,236 miles (+71)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    507216259081
    • AdvisoryBit of wear to both rear shock absorbers top bushes
    • AdvisoryBoth front tractor seals damp
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted to nearside front seatbelt
    • AdvisoryFuel damp offside rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front strut turret corroding
    • AdvisoryRust ocurring rear cross panel of vehicle
  17. Fail110,165 miles (+7,135)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,165 miles
    Test number
    935042671342
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBit of wear to both rear shock absorbers top bushes
    • AdvisoryBoth front tractor seals damp
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted to nearside front seatbelt
    • AdvisoryFuel damp offside rear of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front strut turret corroding
    • AdvisoryRust ocurring rear cross panel of vehicle
  18. Pass103,030 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    103,030 miles
    Test number
    653152483032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,882 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    102,882 miles
    Test number
    988723565153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFuel leak from under engine cover.
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn.
  20. Fail102,882 miles (+3,165)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,882 miles
    Test number
    299520365128
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteDrag link slightly bent.
    • NoteFuel leak from under engine cover.
    • NoteSteerinr damper bush worn.
  21. Pass99,717 miles (+3)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    99,717 miles
    Test number
    138871164124
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteAdvise further inspection of metal brake pipe front to back along chassis
  22. Fail99,714 miles (+10,237)13 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,714 miles
    Test number
    335856454193
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteAdvise further inspection of metal brake pipe front to back along chassis
  23. Pass89,477 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,477 miles
    Test number
    615908043190
    • NoteWindcsreen wipers operation slow
  24. Fail89,477 miles (+680)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,477 miles
    Test number
    709618343117
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
  25. Fail88,797 miles (+12,127)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,797 miles
    Test number
    976494523184
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront propshaft rear universal joint worn excessively
  26. Pass76,670 miles (+5)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,670 miles
    Test number
    488360142149
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracking
    • NoteNoise from both front hubs
    • NoteSpare tyre not legal
  27. Fail76,665 miles (+15,499)1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    586159332189
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracking
    • NoteNoise from both front hubs
    • NoteSpare tyre not legal
  28. Pass61,166 miles (+5,805)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    61,166 miles
    Test number
    587719191057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass55,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    55,361 miles
    Test number
    160905500105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail55,359 miles (+3,588)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,359 miles
    Test number
    781585300135
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
  31. Pass51,771 miles (+7,052)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    51,771 miles
    Test number
    961979339198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass44,719 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,719 miles
    Test number
    490603148104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail44,640 miles (+11,375)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,640 miles
    Test number
    274514038422
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  34. Pass33,265 miles (+12,372)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,265 miles
    Test number
    310459027119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass20,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,893 miles
    Test number
    662136796064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 HNO

Does Y251 HNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 HNO is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y251 HNO?
The MOT on Y251 HNO is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 HNO done?
Y251 HNO was recorded at 133,375 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 5,744 miles a year.
Has Y251 HNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 HNO has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y251 HNO 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 Y251 HNO find?
Y251 HNO passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front chassis outrigger corroded.

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