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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

Y288 NFBMOT history

Y288 NFB is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 189,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

Y288 NFB white 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 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
189,972 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 NFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 NFB was last recorded at 189,972 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,737 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
2,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,972 miles
  • 2025 – 189,737 miles
  • 2024 – 189,010 miles
  • 2023 – 187,942 miles
  • 2022 – 186,215 miles
  • 2021 – 184,839 miles
  • 2020 – 183,487 miles
  • 2019 – 180,591 miles
  • 2018 – 179,507 miles
  • 2017 – 178,025 miles
  • 2016 – 176,541 miles
  • 2015 – 172,087 miles
  • 2014 – 171,579 miles
  • 2013 – 170,223 miles
  • 2012 – 168,401 miles
  • 2011 – 165,593 miles
  • 2010 – 161,584 miles
  • 2009 – 157,107 miles
  • 2008 – 153,441 miles
  • 2007 – 146,516 miles
  • 2006 – 135,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,972 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front offside and nearside swivel seals leaking

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front swivel seal leaking

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,972 miles (+235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    189,972 miles
    Test number
    887966918170
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass189,737 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    189,737 miles
    Test number
    469166595816
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail189,737 miles (+727)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,737 miles
    Test number
    963144252167
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass189,010 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    189,010 miles
    Test number
    424878505146
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear rear crossmember advance corrosion

  5. Fail189,010 miles (+1,068)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,010 miles
    Test number
    861560782036
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel seal leaking
    • AdvisoryRear rear crossmember advance corrosion

  6. Pass187,942 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    187,942 miles
    Test number
    446513624016
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside swivel seals leaking

  7. Fail187,940 miles (+1,725)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,940 miles
    Test number
    146783223778
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside swivel seals leaking

  8. Pass186,215 miles (+1,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    186,215 miles
    Test number
    401143690415
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from front hubs

  9. Pass184,839 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    184,839 miles
    Test number
    778738356550
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryPark brake advance travel

  10. Fail184,837 miles (+1,350)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,837 miles
    Test number
    457280683522
    • MajorIntermediate drop arm insecure pitman arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front swivel seals leaking
    • AdvisoryPark brake advance travel

  11. Pass183,487 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    183,487 miles
    Test number
    319009138178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail183,465 miles (+2,874)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,465 miles
    Test number
    709324388721
    • DangerousOffside Front swivel seal leaking
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel seals leaking

  13. Pass180,591 miles (+1,084)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    180,591 miles
    Test number
    486231157607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass179,507 miles (+1,482)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    179,507 miles
    Test number
    735781866713
    • AdvisoryFront offside and nearside swivel seals leaking not onto brakes

  15. Pass178,025 miles (+1,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    178,025 miles
    Test number
    235869462663
    • AdvisoryOil leak transfer box

  16. Pass176,541 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    176,541 miles
    Test number
    197471648188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass172,087 miles (+508)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    172,087 miles
    Test number
    925702435191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass171,579 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    171,579 miles
    Test number
    855629944154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass170,223 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    170,223 miles
    Test number
    667054543190
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail170,211 miles (+1,810)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,211 miles
    Test number
    368433923135
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front hub seals slight leaking

  21. Pass168,401 miles (+2,808)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    168,401 miles
    Test number
    428782522152
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front hub slight leaking

  22. Pass165,593 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    165,593 miles
    Test number
    777030531166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  23. Fail165,593 miles (+4,009)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,593 miles
    Test number
    246935421172
    • FailureSteering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  24. Pass161,584 miles (+4,477)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    161,584 miles
    Test number
    740751030157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked

  25. Pass157,107 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    157,107 miles
    Test number
    202136129408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail157,107 miles (+3,666)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,107 miles
    Test number
    643086329171
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass153,441 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    153,441 miles
    Test number
    310529348115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass146,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    146,516 miles
    Test number
    972962057137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail146,516 miles (+11,320)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,516 miles
    Test number
    552582357187
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePoss diesel leak on filter?

  30. Pass135,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    135,196 miles
    Test number
    710371756160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 NFB

Does Y288 NFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 NFB is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 NFB?
The MOT on Y288 NFB is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 NFB done?
Y288 NFB was recorded at 189,972 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 2,780 miles a year.
Has Y288 NFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 NFB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y288 NFB 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 Y288 NFB find?
Y288 NFB passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.

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