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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y251 NFBMOT history

Y251 NFB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 121,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

Y251 NFB 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 2 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,237 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 NFB
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
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 NFB was last recorded at 121,237 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,235 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,237 miles
  • 2024 – 120,802 miles
  • 2023 – 120,336 miles
  • 2022 – 119,256 miles
  • 2021 – 109,177 miles
  • 2020 – 99,438 miles
  • 2019 – 98,221 miles
  • 2005 – 52,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,237 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Hazard warning switch inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,237 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,237 miles
    Test number
    453893620334
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail121,235 miles (+433)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,235 miles
    Test number
    223614907925
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass120,802 miles (+466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,802 miles
    Test number
    893176057611
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass120,336 miles (+1,080)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    120,336 miles
    Test number
    340432187486
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,256 miles (+10,079)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,256 miles
    Test number
    679167038542
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass109,177 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,177 miles
    Test number
    431906124846
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail109,177 miles (+9,739)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,177 miles
    Test number
    413570953225
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass99,438 miles (+1,217)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,438 miles
    Test number
    969025711008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake warning light not working
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting On rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass98,221 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,221 miles
    Test number
    200158128724
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint cover (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail98,221 miles (+1)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,221 miles
    Test number
    153471416284
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn ball joint cover (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail98,220 miles (+46,202)10 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,220 miles
    Test number
    618531852542
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all position lamps front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass52,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,018 miles
    Test number
    803516745384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y251 NFB

Does Y251 NFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y251 NFB is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y251 NFB?
The MOT on Y251 NFB is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y251 NFB done?
Y251 NFB was recorded at 121,237 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,465 miles a year.
Has Y251 NFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 NFB has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y251 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 Y251 NFB find?
Y251 NFB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking.

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