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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y258 BKJMOT history

Y258 BKJ is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 50,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

Y258 BKJ 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 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
50,680 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y258 BKJ
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
19 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y258 BKJ was last recorded at 50,680 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 1,914 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,766 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,914 miles
Average per year
1,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,680 miles
  • 2025 – 48,766 miles
  • 2024 – 44,929 miles
  • 2023 – 37,948 miles
  • 2022 – 34,935 miles
  • 2021 – 32,212 miles
  • 2020 – 30,979 miles
  • 2019 – 29,681 miles
  • 2018 – 28,735 miles
  • 2017 – 27,771 miles
  • 2016 – 26,712 miles
  • 2015 – 25,926 miles
  • 2014 – 24,971 miles
  • 2013 – 23,785 miles
  • 2012 – 22,155 miles
  • 2011 – 20,313 miles
  • 2010 – 18,980 miles
  • 2009 – 17,070 miles
  • 2008 – 14,771 miles
  • 2007 – 12,278 miles
  • 2006 – 10,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,680 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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,680 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    50,680 miles
    Test number
    879099571809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,766 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    48,766 miles
    Test number
    630278270951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,764 miles (+3,835)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,764 miles
    Test number
    294167260171
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. Pass44,929 miles (+6,981)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    44,929 miles
    Test number
    361776127660
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass37,948 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    328704657129
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  6. Fail37,948 miles (+3,013)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,948 miles
    Test number
    242399253166
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  7. Pass34,935 miles (+2,723)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    34,935 miles
    Test number
    185337550696
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
  8. Pass32,212 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    32,212 miles
    Test number
    129022265742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass30,979 miles (+1,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    30,979 miles
    Test number
    995208864355
    • Advisory'A' Frame ball joint dust cover deteriorated
  10. Pass29,681 miles (+946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,681 miles
    Test number
    197697773020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle seal leaking
  11. Pass28,735 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,735 miles
    Test number
    465744464495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,771 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,771 miles
    Test number
    556034625598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    26,712 miles
    Test number
    468391419201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail26,712 miles (+786)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,712 miles
    Test number
    974412143719
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective unable to remove fuel cap (7.2.4c)
  15. Pass25,926 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,926 miles
    Test number
    728585005170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    24,971 miles
    Test number
    946694414119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,971 miles (+1,186)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,971 miles
    Test number
    857177104101
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
  18. Pass23,785 miles (+1,630)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,785 miles
    Test number
    486456803145
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront hub seals slightly leaking
  19. Pass22,155 miles (+1,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,155 miles
    Test number
    278145592056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  20. Pass20,313 miles (+1,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,313 miles
    Test number
    307245801161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,980 miles (+1,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,980 miles
    Test number
    242938380032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  22. Pass17,070 miles (+2,299)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    17,070 miles
    Test number
    754578999098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,771 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,771 miles
    Test number
    812643898025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,278 miles (+2,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    12,278 miles
    Test number
    464440307192
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  25. Pass10,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    10,032 miles
    Test number
    502708306179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y258 BKJ

Does Y258 BKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y258 BKJ is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y258 BKJ?
The MOT on Y258 BKJ is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y258 BKJ done?
Y258 BKJ was recorded at 50,680 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 1,981 miles a year.
Has Y258 BKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y258 BKJ has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on Y258 BKJ 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 Y258 BKJ find?
Y258 BKJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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