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Land Rover Defender

Blue and White · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc

2 NTPMOT history

2 NTP is a blue and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 129,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

2 NTP blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,847 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2 NTP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

2 NTP was last recorded at 129,847 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,827 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,847 miles
  • 2023 – 129,827 miles
  • 2022 – 129,827 miles
  • 2021 – 128,976 miles
  • 2019 – 124,678 miles
  • 2018 – 122,593 miles
  • 2017 – 119,438 miles
  • 2016 – 115,704 miles
  • 2015 – 113,724 miles
  • 2014 – 109,976 miles
  • 2013 – 105,807 miles
  • 2012 – 101,562 miles
  • 2011 – 96,006 miles
  • 2010 – 89,006 miles
  • 2009 – 86,737 miles
  • 2008 – 84,385 miles
  • 2007 – 79,139 miles
  • 2006 – 74,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,847 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake pad(s) getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,847 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,847 miles
    Test number
    406268681212
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass129,827 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    176106978252
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive upper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass129,827 miles (+851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,827 miles
    Test number
    826401711046
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass128,976 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,976 miles
    Test number
    664581033932
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad(s) getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tie bar bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft UJ has slight play
  5. Fail128,976 miles (+4,298)9 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,976 miles
    Test number
    959490296919
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pad(s) getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tie bar bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft UJ has slight play
  6. Pass124,678 miles (+2,085)4 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,678 miles
    Test number
    872693555356
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty/offside & nearside, pipes that join & exit ,flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside, main chassis rails front to rear & outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. Pass122,593 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,593 miles
    Test number
    132461950065
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray is rusty (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside as pipes join to hoses in the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront offside & nearside hoses are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box out put shaft (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside main chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside over the rear axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  8. Fail122,593 miles (+3,155)1 repaired2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,593 miles
    Test number
    718711641248
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Lower Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray is rusty (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside as pipes join to hoses in the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront offside & nearside hoses are slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box out put shaft (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside main chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside & nearside over the rear axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Pass119,438 miles (+3,734)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    119,438 miles
    Test number
    908340750196
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  10. Pass115,704 miles (+1,980)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    115,704 miles
    Test number
    723082099392
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion battery tray box lower (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower exhaust mounting repaired but not inappropriately
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion offside & nearside main chassis over the rear suspension (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside & nearside chassis (6.6.6)
  11. Pass113,724 miles (+3,748)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,724 miles
    Test number
    827822685185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
    • NoteRear propshaft rear joint
  12. Pass109,976 miles (+4,169)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,976 miles
    Test number
    299944384105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in the steering column lower universal joints
    • NoteThe exhaust rear section is rusting & deteriorating
  13. Fail105,807 miles6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,807 miles
    Test number
    727304163102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
  14. Pass105,807 miles (+4,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    105,807 miles
    Test number
    875344163104
    • 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)
  15. Pass101,562 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,562 miles
    Test number
    507526382174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail101,532 miles (+5,526)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,532 miles
    Test number
    396835882187
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass96,006 miles (+232)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,006 miles
    Test number
    758591981100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWindscreen delaminating
  18. Fail95,774 miles (+6,768)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    285475671153
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureFront Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSteering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWindscreen delaminating
  19. Pass89,006 miles (+2,269)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    89,006 miles
    Test number
    253764470196
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront bumper slight corrosion
    • NoteSteering damper slight leak
    • NoteSteering uj bit stiff
  20. Pass86,737 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    86,737 miles
    Test number
    751333989101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass84,385 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,385 miles
    Test number
    322789598014
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  22. Fail84,373 miles (+5,234)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,373 miles
    Test number
    461815198058
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  23. Pass79,139 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    79,139 miles
    Test number
    462390267018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    220346066087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,324 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,324 miles
    Test number
    560892666017
    • FailureFront Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Questions about 2 NTP

What vehicle is registration 2 NTP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2 NTP on a blue and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1989. 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 2 NTP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2 NTP expired on 30 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2 NTP?
The MOT on 2 NTP expired on 30 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2 NTP done?
2 NTP was recorded at 129,847 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 2,824 miles a year.
Has 2 NTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2 NTP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on 2 NTP 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 2 NTP find?
2 NTP passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear hydraulic leak, but not excessive.

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