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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

23 NOVMOT history

23 NOV is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 106,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

23 NOV blue 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 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,968 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,083 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
23 NOV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

23 NOV was last recorded at 106,968 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Nov 2008: 30,060 miles, lower than 50,064 miles on 1 Feb 2008.

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
106,759 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
3,083 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,968 miles
  • 2025 – 106,759 miles
  • 2021 – 104,752 miles
  • 2020 – 103,090 miles
  • 2019 – 98,788 miles
  • 2018 – 95,593 miles
  • 2017 – 89,612 miles
  • 2016 – 83,805 miles
  • 2015 – 77,862 miles
  • 2014 – 71,848 miles
  • 2013 – 65,242 miles
  • 2012 – 58,049 miles
  • 2011 – 51,613 miles
  • 2009 – 39,936 miles
  • 2008 – 30,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,968 miles
  • AdvisoryFront swivel hubs leaking grease

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 Front tractor joint leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Light scratches to screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,968 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,968 miles
    Test number
    257753569038
    • AdvisoryFront swivel hubs leaking grease
  2. Pass106,759 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    106,759 miles
    Test number
    238159140335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,752 miles (+1,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,752 miles
    Test number
    184276054627
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass103,090 miles (+4,302)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,090 miles
    Test number
    112503330428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass98,788 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    98,788 miles
    Test number
    764698431097
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail98,788 miles (+3,195)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,788 miles
    Test number
    745594145754
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass95,593 miles (+155)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,593 miles
    Test number
    958765497376
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail95,438 miles (+5,826)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,438 miles
    Test number
    969188341285
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 bushes where arm joins axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 bushes where arm joins axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tractor joint leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer case missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass89,612 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,612 miles
    Test number
    426143935650
    • AdvisoryLight scratches to screen
  10. Fail89,612 miles (+5,807)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,612 miles
    Test number
    562603052399
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure really does need to be seen (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryLight scratches to screen
  11. Pass83,805 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,805 miles
    Test number
    126345457577
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
  12. Fail83,803 miles (+5,941)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,803 miles
    Test number
    777157482677
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake linkage excessively worn and seriously weakened uj on prop shaft (3.5.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
  13. Pass77,862 miles (+6,014)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    77,862 miles
    Test number
    717189155174
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
  14. Pass71,848 miles (+6,606)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,848 miles
    Test number
    168826954171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,242 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,242 miles
    Test number
    946875453177
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteSlight damage n/s door mirror
  16. Fail65,241 miles (+7,192)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,241 miles
    Test number
    935315653187
    • DangerousPlay in rear prop uj
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  17. Pass58,049 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    58,049 miles
    Test number
    998219042147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Fail58,048 miles (+6,435)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    678509842128
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass51,613 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,613 miles
    Test number
    215316441126
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDamp around fuel tank
    • NoteSlight play in steering on road test
  20. Fail51,611 miles (+11,675)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,611 miles
    Test number
    947716841135
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteDamp around fuel tank
    • NoteSlight play in steering on road test
  21. Pass39,936 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,936 miles
    Test number
    141748029334
    • NoteDamp around fuel tank
  22. Fail39,934 miles (+9,874)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,934 miles
    Test number
    334097929323
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteDamp around fuel tank
  23. Pass30,060 miles (-20,004)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,060 miles
    Test number
    690302428347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    50,064 miles
    Test number
    872092538055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 23 NOV

What vehicle is registration 23 NOV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 23 NOV on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2004. 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 23 NOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 23 NOV is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on 23 NOV?
The MOT on 23 NOV is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 23 NOV done?
23 NOV was recorded at 106,968 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,083 miles a year.
Has 23 NOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 23 NOV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on 23 NOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Nov 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 23 NOV find?
23 NOV passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front swivel hubs leaking grease.

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