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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y254 PREMOT history

Y254 PRE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

Y254 PRE blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,323 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y254 PRE
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
15 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y254 PRE was last recorded at 129,323 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2006: 60,854 miles, lower than 608,547 miles on 2 Mar 2006.
  • 27 Feb 2007: 50,636 miles, lower than 60,854 miles on 3 Mar 2006.
  • 20 Nov 2010: 69,234 miles, lower than 642,434 miles on 21 Nov 2009.

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
124,448 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,323 miles
  • 2025 – 124,448 miles
  • 2023 – 122,218 miles
  • 2022 – 118,274 miles
  • 2021 – 114,242 miles
  • 2020 – 111,319 miles
  • 2019 – 108,163 miles
  • 2018 – 104,509 miles
  • 2017 – 100,673 miles
  • 2016 – 97,133 miles
  • 2015 – 92,724 miles
  • 2014 – 87,861 miles
  • 2013 – 83,848 miles
  • 2012 – 78,921 miles
  • 2011 – 74,575 miles
  • 2010 – 69,234 miles
  • 2009 – 642,434 miles
  • 2008 – 59,922 miles
  • 2007 – 50,684 miles
  • 2006 – 60,854 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,323 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,323 miles (+4,875)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,323 miles
    Test number
    844149243388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,448 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,448 miles
    Test number
    456593481810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,218 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,218 miles
    Test number
    386589034378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,274 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    118,274 miles
    Test number
    644257942872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,242 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    114,242 miles
    Test number
    350499732907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,319 miles (+3,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,319 miles
    Test number
    498397887410
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass108,163 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,163 miles
    Test number
    635018732687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail108,142 miles (+3,633)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,142 miles
    Test number
    308608350766
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass104,509 miles (+3,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,509 miles
    Test number
    823437819865
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass100,673 miles (+3,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,673 miles
    Test number
    489600359426
    • AdvisoryCorroded o/s and n/s centre chassis

  11. Pass97,133 miles (+4,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    97,133 miles
    Test number
    725605695908
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass92,724 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    92,724 miles
    Test number
    505291704575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,861 miles (+4,013)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    87,861 miles
    Test number
    209999214388
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass83,848 miles (+4,927)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,848 miles
    Test number
    845734523313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,921 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,921 miles
    Test number
    536786722349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,911 miles (+4,336)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,911 miles
    Test number
    999595222370
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass74,575 miles (+5,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,575 miles
    Test number
    295651521365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass69,234 miles (-573,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    69,234 miles
    Test number
    193574720345
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass642,434 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    642,434 miles
    Test number
    792785629333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail642,434 miles (+582,512)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    642,434 miles
    Test number
    250998019397
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

  21. Pass59,922 miles (+753)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,922 miles
    Test number
    474547428407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    930408438139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,169 miles (+8,485)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,169 miles
    Test number
    783417638168
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass50,684 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    50,684 miles
    Test number
    940289657064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,636 miles (-10,218)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,636 miles
    Test number
    644498857025
    • FailureNearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass60,854 miles (-547,693)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    60,854 miles
    Test number
    290012866022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail608,547 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    608,547 miles
    Test number
    651811566049
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y254 PRE

Does Y254 PRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y254 PRE is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y254 PRE?
The MOT on Y254 PRE is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y254 PRE done?
Y254 PRE was recorded at 129,323 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026.
Has Y254 PRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y254 PRE has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on Y254 PRE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 3 Mar 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y254 PRE find?
Y254 PRE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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