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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y254 EFXMOT history

Y254 EFX is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

Y254 EFX red 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 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
136,306 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 EFX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 EFX was last recorded at 136,306 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,085 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,221 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,085 miles
Average per year
4,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,306 miles
  • 2025 – 135,221 miles
  • 2023 – 133,481 miles
  • 2022 – 132,444 miles
  • 2021 – 130,725 miles
  • 2020 – 124,046 miles
  • 2019 – 119,735 miles
  • 2018 – 113,402 miles
  • 2017 – 108,640 miles
  • 2016 – 104,134 miles
  • 2015 – 99,399 miles
  • 2014 – 94,514 miles
  • 2013 – 86,452 miles
  • 2012 – 82,260 miles
  • 2011 – 76,354 miles
  • 2010 – 69,155 miles
  • 2009 – 59,472 miles
  • 2007 – 49,270 miles
  • 2006 – 42,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,306 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,306 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    136,306 miles
    Test number
    272425753829
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail136,305 miles (+1,084)1 dangerous1 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,305 miles
    Test number
    494750683022
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear set (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass135,221 miles (+1,740)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    135,221 miles
    Test number
    144507311350
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,481 miles (+1,037)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    133,481 miles
    Test number
    584326014023
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,444 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,444 miles
    Test number
    102097143685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail132,439 miles (+1,714)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,439 miles
    Test number
    405184681274
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,725 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    130,725 miles
    Test number
    447213293762
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail130,725 miles (+6,679)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,725 miles
    Test number
    358950341945
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission swivel from hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,046 miles (+4,311)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,046 miles
    Test number
    675149627157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,735 miles (+6,333)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    119,735 miles
    Test number
    865434305974
    • AdvisoryN/SF swivel slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass113,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,402 miles
    Test number
    840419446862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail113,402 miles (+4,762)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,402 miles
    Test number
    736460851886
    • MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass108,640 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,640 miles
    Test number
    943117803383
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers rusting away
    • AdvisoryFront axle leaking badly
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  14. Fail108,640 miles (+4,506)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,640 miles
    Test number
    354516022831
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust hangers rusting away
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor

  15. Pass104,134 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,134 miles
    Test number
    457682190381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail104,132 miles (+4,733)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,132 miles
    Test number
    330982587177
    • FailureCentre Front Steering locking device missing drop arm (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing idler arm (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing idler arm (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass99,399 miles (+74)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    99,399 miles
    Test number
    437143875121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split

  18. Fail99,325 miles (+4,811)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,325 miles
    Test number
    228690175123
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split

  19. Pass94,514 miles (+8,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,514 miles
    Test number
    235635994480
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  20. Pass86,452 miles (+4,192)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,452 miles
    Test number
    687246873160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass82,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    767958692166
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail82,260 miles (+5,906)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    669848592193
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass76,354 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    76,354 miles
    Test number
    898034191122
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  24. Fail76,318 miles (+7,163)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,318 miles
    Test number
    496153991117
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass69,155 miles (+9,683)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,155 miles
    Test number
    972499670171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NotePossible oil seepage from power steering pump area

  26. Pass59,472 miles (+10,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,472 miles
    Test number
    793838269171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass49,270 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    49,270 miles
    Test number
    910354957399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail48,997 miles (+6,704)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,997 miles
    Test number
    451571747436
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass42,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,293 miles
    Test number
    391829046480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y254 EFX

Does Y254 EFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y254 EFX is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y254 EFX?
The MOT on Y254 EFX is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y254 EFX done?
Y254 EFX was recorded at 136,306 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,847 miles a year.
Has Y254 EFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 EFX has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y254 EFX 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 Y254 EFX find?
Y254 EFX passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 6 more.

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