Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
Y271 FEFMOT history
Y271 FEF is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 103,207 mi
- At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 264 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y271 FEF
- 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
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y271 FEF was last recorded at 103,207 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 May 2010: 70,012 miles, lower than 112,774 miles on 19 May 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 100,608 miles · 25 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,599 miles
- Average per year
- 264 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,207 miles
- 2024 – 100,608 miles
- 2023 – 99,140 miles
- 2022 – 98,394 miles
- 2021 – 97,916 miles
- 2020 – 97,269 miles
- 2019 – 95,614 miles
- 2018 – 95,549 miles
- 2015 – 93,778 miles
- 2014 – 88,589 miles
- 2013 – 81,765 miles
- 2012 – 75,812 miles
- 2011 – 71,200 miles
- 2010 – 70,012 miles
- 2009 – 112,774 miles
- 2007 – 108,037 miles
- 2006 – 98,084 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass103,207 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2007
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
22 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,207 miles (+2,599)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 103,207 miles
- Test number
- 918533953080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,608 miles (+1,468)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 100,608 miles
- Test number
- 245031424443
- AdvisoryUnderbody undersealed
Pass99,140 miles (+746)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 99,140 miles
- Test number
- 603939749042
- AdvisoryNearside Front nearside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal
- AdvisoryOffside Front offside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal
Pass98,394 miles (+478)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 98,394 miles
- Test number
- 160157242174
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass97,916 miles (+647)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 97,916 miles
- Test number
- 306168276238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,269 miles (+1,655)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 97,269 miles
- Test number
- 428121742508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,614 miles (+65)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 95,614 miles
- Test number
- 630291045059
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyres showing signs of cracking
Pass95,549 miles (+1,771)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 95,549 miles
- Test number
- 893144680588
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,778 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,778 miles
- Test number
- 337740835066
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass93,778 miles (+5,189)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 93,778 miles
- Test number
- 676290435086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 88,589 miles
- Test number
- 545670434006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,589 miles (+6,824)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,589 miles
- Test number
- 757517424046
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass81,765 miles (+5,953)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 81,765 miles
- Test number
- 267225923048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass75,812 miles (+4,612)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 75,812 miles
- Test number
- 745017812081
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass71,200 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 71,200 miles
- Test number
- 128054011431
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail71,200 miles (+1,188)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,200 miles
- Test number
- 285614311007
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass70,012 miles (-42,762)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 70,012 miles
- Test number
- 314728530144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,774 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 112,774 miles
- Test number
- 521199539147
- 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)
Fail112,769 miles (+4,732)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,769 miles
- Test number
- 774028039103
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
Pass108,037 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 108,037 miles
- Test number
- 203647847281
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail108,031 miles (+9,947)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,031 miles
- Test number
- 162172247275
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass98,084 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 98,084 miles
- Test number
- 371931066288
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteUnderside of vehicle hard to test due to build up of soil
Questions about Y271 FEF
- Does Y271 FEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 FEF is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y271 FEF?
- The MOT on Y271 FEF is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y271 FEF done?
- Y271 FEF was recorded at 103,207 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 264 miles a year.
- Has Y271 FEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y271 FEF has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2015.
- Has the mileage on Y271 FEF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on Y271 FEF find?
- Y271 FEF passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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