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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

L4 NHMMOT history

L4 NHM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

L4 NHM blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,743 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 NHM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 NHM was last recorded at 93,743 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 273 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,470 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
273 miles
Average per year
1,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,743 miles
  • 2025 – 93,470 miles
  • 2023 – 93,075 miles
  • 2022 – 92,167 miles
  • 2020 – 90,640 miles
  • 2019 – 90,382 miles
  • 2018 – 90,142 miles
  • 2017 – 89,129 miles
  • 2016 – 88,422 miles
  • 2015 – 87,371 miles
  • 2014 – 86,814 miles
  • 2013 – 85,818 miles
  • 2012 – 84,557 miles
  • 2011 – 83,530 miles
  • 2010 – 81,773 miles
  • 2009 – 81,059 miles
  • 2008 – 80,386 miles
  • 2007 – 76,388 miles
  • 2006 – 71,701 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,743 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.

  • Coil spring corroded All 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Under body corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,743 miles (+273)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,743 miles
    Test number
    174856779028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,470 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    93,470 miles
    Test number
    229029891413
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  3. Fail93,410 miles (+335)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,410 miles
    Test number
    119188472485
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
  4. Pass93,075 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    93,075 miles
    Test number
    208908252299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,167 miles (+381)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    92,167 miles
    Test number
    104397924980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,786 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    913206292284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,640 miles (+258)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,640 miles
    Test number
    862833032274
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass90,382 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    90,382 miles
    Test number
    173919735757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,142 miles (+1,013)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,142 miles
    Test number
    587549985781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass89,129 miles (+707)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,129 miles
    Test number
    539143301674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,422 miles (+1,051)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,422 miles
    Test number
    533652033358
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Pass87,371 miles (+557)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,371 miles
    Test number
    198854055162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,814 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    86,814 miles
    Test number
    908125854172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,818 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    85,818 miles
    Test number
    589334153117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,557 miles (+1,027)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,557 miles
    Test number
    476660472129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,530 miles (+1,757)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    83,530 miles
    Test number
    616361461192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,773 miles (+714)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    81,773 miles
    Test number
    930543350192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,059 miles (+673)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,059 miles
    Test number
    670111969130
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass80,386 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,386 miles
    Test number
    201588568456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,388 miles (+4,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,388 miles
    Test number
    244710967194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    71,701 miles
    Test number
    473297166179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 NHM

Does L4 NHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 NHM is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 NHM?
The MOT on L4 NHM is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 NHM done?
L4 NHM was recorded at 93,743 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 1,126 miles a year.
Has L4 NHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 NHM has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 NHM 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 L4 NHM find?
L4 NHM passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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