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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y284 NFBMOT history

Y284 NFB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 241,370 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

Y284 NFB 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 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
241,370 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y284 NFB
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 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y284 NFB was last recorded at 241,370 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 2,257 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2010: 115,805 miles, lower than 151,100 miles on 8 Jun 2006.

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
239,113 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,257 miles
Average per year
4,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,370 miles
  • 2024 – 239,113 miles
  • 2023 – 234,059 miles
  • 2022 – 224,764 miles
  • 2021 – 216,751 miles
  • 2020 – 207,673 miles
  • 2018 – 198,957 miles
  • 2017 – 190,606 miles
  • 2016 – 172,171 miles
  • 2015 – 162,903 miles
  • 2013 – 153,620 miles
  • 2012 – 143,116 miles
  • 2011 – 127,017 miles
  • 2010 – 115,805 miles
  • 2006 – 151,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,370 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,370 miles (+2,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    241,370 miles
    Test number
    972199817892
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. Pass239,113 miles (+5,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    239,113 miles
    Test number
    349341791214
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass234,059 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    234,059 miles
    Test number
    343340100136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass230,162 miles (+5,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    230,162 miles
    Test number
    583737101478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass224,764 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    224,764 miles
    Test number
    155450055376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass216,751 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    216,751 miles
    Test number
    966714614637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass207,673 miles (+8,716)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    207,673 miles
    Test number
    576223080401
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis slight corrosion both sides
  8. Pass198,957 miles (+8,351)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    198,957 miles
    Test number
    349806381253
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member rusty
  9. Pass190,606 miles (+8,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    190,606 miles
    Test number
    800546561942
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear x member rusty
  10. Pass181,918 miles (+9,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    181,918 miles
    Test number
    967971543502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre slight out of shape
  11. Pass172,171 miles (+9,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    172,171 miles
    Test number
    795531223304
    • 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)
  12. Pass162,903 miles (+9,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    162,903 miles
    Test number
    168132805031
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  13. Pass153,620 miles (+10,504)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    153,620 miles
    Test number
    576004353348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,116 miles (+16,099)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    143,116 miles
    Test number
    616423002356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,017 miles (+11,212)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    127,017 miles
    Test number
    276885871431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,805 miles (-35,295)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    115,805 miles
    Test number
    340905970128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass151,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    151,100 miles
    Test number
    531229756114
    • NoteHeadlamps are of a different type
  18. Fail151,100 miles5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,100 miles
    Test number
    272568156404
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront h/lamp's different style's
    • NoteNail in tyre
    • NoteO/s f bumper damaged
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about Y284 NFB

Does Y284 NFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y284 NFB is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y284 NFB?
The MOT on Y284 NFB is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y284 NFB done?
Y284 NFB was recorded at 241,370 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,605 miles a year.
Has Y284 NFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y284 NFB has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2006.
Has the mileage on Y284 NFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y284 NFB find?
Y284 NFB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front power steering pump has slight seepage.

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