
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis outrigger corroded
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.
Pass133,375 miles (+51)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 133,375 miles
- Test number
- 390781702984
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis outrigger corroded
Pass133,324 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 133,324 miles
- Test number
- 205921974548
- AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking slightly
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
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))
Pass132,884 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 132,884 miles
- Test number
- 947929665960
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass132,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 132,118 miles
- Test number
- 580220586558
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
Pass125,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 125,060 miles
- Test number
- 955335058636
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass103,030 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 103,030 miles
- Test number
- 653152483032
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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.
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
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
Pass89,477 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2014
- Odometer
- 89,477 miles
- Test number
- 615908043190
- NoteWindcsreen wipers operation slow
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)
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
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
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
Pass61,166 miles (+5,805)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 61,166 miles
- Test number
- 587719191057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 55,361 miles
- Test number
- 160905500105
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass51,771 miles (+7,052)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 51,771 miles
- Test number
- 961979339198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,719 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 44,719 miles
- Test number
- 490603148104
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass33,265 miles (+12,372)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 33,265 miles
- Test number
- 310459027119
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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