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Land Rover Defender

Orange · Diesel · 1987 · 2,495 cc

4995 NTMOT history

4995 NT is an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Aug 1987. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 120,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

4995 NT orange 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 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
120,247 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4995 NT
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1987
First used
14 Aug 1987
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4995 NT was last recorded at 120,247 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,086 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,161 miles
Average per year
4,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,247 miles
  • 2025 – 116,086 miles
  • 2024 – 109,911 miles
  • 2023 – 105,182 miles
  • 2022 – 101,562 miles
  • 2021 – 99,466 miles
  • 2020 – 98,115 miles
  • 2019 – 96,397 miles
  • 2018 – 94,262 miles
  • 2017 – 92,540 miles
  • 2016 – 90,291 miles
  • 2015 – 84,247 miles
  • 2014 – 78,501 miles
  • 2013 – 71,454 miles
  • 2012 – 64,801 miles
  • 2011 – 58,266 miles
  • 2010 – 52,010 miles
  • 2009 – 46,014 miles
  • 2008 – 41,650 miles
  • 2006 – 29,157 miles
  • 2005 – 22,121 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,247 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (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.

  • N/s/r bump stop missing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak from n/s/f hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,247 miles (+4,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    120,247 miles
    Test number
    316666894670
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass116,086 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,086 miles
    Test number
    201319786234
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail116,086 miles (+6,175)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,086 miles
    Test number
    828476695317
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass109,911 miles (+4,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,911 miles
    Test number
    289094845694
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,182 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    105,182 miles
    Test number
    166359374064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,562 miles (+2,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,562 miles
    Test number
    917451982314
    • AdvisoryMovement in rear suspension 'A' frame n/s bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass99,466 miles (+1,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,466 miles
    Test number
    265852569080
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing

  8. Pass98,115 miles (+1,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,115 miles
    Test number
    270572441422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "A" frame bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing

  9. Pass96,397 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    96,397 miles
    Test number
    752899185956
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Fail96,397 miles (+2,135)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,397 miles
    Test number
    488425234343
    • MajorTowbar component excessively worn (6.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass94,262 miles (+1,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,262 miles
    Test number
    326513404644
    • AdvisoryN/s/f axle seal damp with oil

  12. Pass92,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    481659912360
    • AdvisoryOil leak from n/s/f hub
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing

  13. Fail92,540 miles (+2,249)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,540 miles
    Test number
    797331052018
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from n/s/f hub
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryO/s rear A frame mounting nut loose

  14. Pass90,291 miles (+6,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    90,291 miles
    Test number
    499940006368
    • AdvisoryMovement in n/s/r shock absorber top bush
    • AdvisoryN/s/r bump stop missing

  15. Pass84,247 miles (+101)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    84,247 miles
    Test number
    946011125016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail84,146 miles (+5,645)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,146 miles
    Test number
    289296715098
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass78,501 miles (+7,047)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,501 miles
    Test number
    448968114014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,454 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    935429913083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nail in o/s/f tyre.

  19. Fail71,454 miles (+6,653)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    589604913061
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise nail in o/s/f tyre.

  20. Pass64,801 miles (+53)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    64,801 miles
    Test number
    578067302002
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail64,748 miles (+6,482)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,748 miles
    Test number
    238784402066
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail58,266 miles1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,266 miles
    Test number
    128578311000
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber deterioated
    • NoteIndicator switch slight movement

  23. Pass58,266 miles (+127)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,266 miles
    Test number
    879458211089
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust rubber deterioated
    • NoteIndicator switch slight movement

  24. Fail58,139 miles (+6,129)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,139 miles
    Test number
    885350011063
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteIndicator stalk slightly loose
    • NotePoly v belt starting to split

  25. Pass52,010 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,010 miles
    Test number
    271898300024
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler arm ball joint

  26. Fail52,010 miles (+5,996)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,010 miles
    Test number
    251985900089
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged
    • NoteSlight play in steering idler arm ball joint

  27. Pass46,014 miles (+4,364)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,014 miles
    Test number
    994755209093
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  28. Pass41,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    970668208033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,650 miles (+12,493)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    492047608093
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  30. Pass29,157 miles (+7,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    572448316378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  31. Pass22,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    22,121 miles
    Test number
    970098325399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4995 NT

What vehicle is registration 4995 NT currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4995 NT on an orange diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Aug 1987. 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 4995 NT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4995 NT is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4995 NT?
The MOT on 4995 NT is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4995 NT done?
4995 NT was recorded at 120,247 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,877 miles a year.
Has 4995 NT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4995 NT has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 4995 NT 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 4995 NT find?
4995 NT passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission.

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