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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

101 NJMOT history

101 NJ is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 62,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

101 NJ black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
62,972 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
101 NJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

101 NJ was last recorded at 62,972 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,972 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,972 miles
  • 2025 – 62,399 miles
  • 2024 – 61,084 miles
  • 2023 – 56,773 miles
  • 2022 – 54,544 miles
  • 2021 – 51,592 miles
  • 2020 – 45,288 miles
  • 2019 – 36,880 miles
  • 2018 – 31,952 miles
  • 2017 – 24,079 miles
  • 2016 – 19,834 miles
  • 2015 – 11,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,972 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.

  • Oil leak from transfer box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil on under side of diff maybe from t.box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    62,972 miles
    Test number
    391078165109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail62,972 miles (+573)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,972 miles
    Test number
    369944991633
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass62,399 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    379143841035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,084 miles (+4,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    61,084 miles
    Test number
    912566564710
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass56,773 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    56,773 miles
    Test number
    830865473165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail56,769 miles (+2,225)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,769 miles
    Test number
    342862411874
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    951473689958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail54,544 miles (+2,952)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,544 miles
    Test number
    211351794300
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass51,592 miles (+6,304)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    853494476138
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Day time running lamp not working

  10. Pass45,288 miles (+8,408)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,288 miles
    Test number
    786652852128
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass36,880 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,880 miles
    Test number
    881365329539
    • AdvisoryOil leak from transfer box
    • AdvisoryOil on under side of diff maybe from t.box

  12. Fail36,854 miles (+4,902)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,854 miles
    Test number
    205256599656
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low leveler faulty (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak from transfer box
    • AdvisoryOil on under side of diff maybe from t.box

  13. Pass31,952 miles (+7,873)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,952 miles
    Test number
    659010068203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,079 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,079 miles
    Test number
    883872639145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,834 miles
    Test number
    743304130876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,834 miles (+8,434)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,834 miles
    Test number
    888022705156
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass11,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    11,400 miles
    Test number
    124931476630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 101 NJ

What vehicle is registration 101 NJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 101 NJ on a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 101 NJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 101 NJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on 101 NJ?
The MOT on 101 NJ is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 101 NJ done?
101 NJ was recorded at 62,972 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,760 miles a year.
Has 101 NJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 101 NJ has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on 101 NJ 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 101 NJ find?
101 NJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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