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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1989 · 2,495 cc

G623 NTOMOT history

G623 NTO is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1989. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 126,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

G623 NTO 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 4 May 2027
Mileage
126,599 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
G623 NTO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
1 Aug 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

G623 NTO was last recorded at 126,599 miles on 5 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,598 miles · 1 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,599 miles
  • 2025 – 126,514 miles
  • 2021 – 125,485 miles
  • 2019 – 124,624 miles
  • 2018 – 123,220 miles
  • 2017 – 122,301 miles
  • 2016 – 121,825 miles
  • 2013 – 120,943 miles
  • 2011 – 118,998 miles
  • 2008 – 115,781 miles
  • 2007 – 112,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,599 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper securing bolt looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,599 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    126,599 miles
    Test number
    647589864195
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper securing bolt loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail126,598 miles (+84)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,598 miles
    Test number
    370410821385
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corroded / holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper securing bolt loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    126,514 miles
    Test number
    420386776131
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail126,514 miles (+1,029)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,514 miles
    Test number
    153844902394
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass125,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,485 miles
    Test number
    240388138214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail125,485 miles (+861)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,485 miles
    Test number
    354493201243
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,624 miles (+1,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,624 miles
    Test number
    569425657834
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer hub oil seal

  8. Pass123,220 miles (+919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,220 miles
    Test number
    612909668768
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  9. Pass122,301 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,301 miles
    Test number
    348080376340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,297 miles (+472)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,297 miles
    Test number
    924733209771
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt of the wrong type. both front (5.1.1)
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

  11. Pass121,825 miles (+882)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,825 miles
    Test number
    728599543095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,943 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,943 miles
    Test number
    265175473138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,943 miles (+1,945)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,943 miles
    Test number
    556560373169
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteFuel tank mounting bracket corroded(tank secured by 2 other mountings)

  14. Pass118,998 miles (+3,217)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    118,998 miles
    Test number
    705689021336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,781 miles12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    115,781 miles
    Test number
    194216468063
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOne rear tank mounting corroded through but tank held securely in place by other mounting points

  16. Fail115,781 miles (+3,374)5 dangerous6 failures12 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,781 miles
    Test number
    151834168063
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOne rear tank mounting corroded through but tank held securely in place by other mounting points

  17. Pass112,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    112,407 miles
    Test number
    330261067008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,407 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,407 miles
    Test number
    803784057040
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about G623 NTO

Does G623 NTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G623 NTO is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on G623 NTO?
The MOT on G623 NTO is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has G623 NTO done?
G623 NTO was recorded at 126,599 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 739 miles a year.
Has G623 NTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. G623 NTO has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2026.
Has the mileage on G623 NTO 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 G623 NTO find?
G623 NTO passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan corroded / holed, and 4 more.

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