Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,500 cc
L51 NBMMOT history
L51 NBM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,390 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 114,390 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,097 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L51 NBM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 31 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L51 NBM was last recorded at 114,390 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,995 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 395 miles
- Average per year
- 3,097 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,390 miles
- 2025 – 113,995 miles
- 2024 – 113,527 miles
- 2023 – 112,928 miles
- 2022 – 112,016 miles
- 2021 – 109,126 miles
- 2020 – 107,219 miles
- 2019 – 104,058 miles
- 2018 – 100,770 miles
- 2017 – 96,389 miles
- 2016 – 93,458 miles
- 2015 – 89,953 miles
- 2014 – 85,964 miles
- 2013 – 82,194 miles
- 2012 – 77,548 miles
- 2011 – 73,927 miles
- 2010 – 69,311 miles
- 2009 – 66,270 miles
- 2008 – 63,620 miles
- 2007 – 60,164 miles
- 2006 – 52,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,390 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight Corrosion to Floor
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,390 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 114,390 miles
- Test number
- 350197654235
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight Corrosion to Floor
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail114,390 miles (+395)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,390 miles
- Test number
- 801568603586
- Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Slight Corrosion to Floor
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,995 miles (+468)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 113,995 miles
- Test number
- 385282516749
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Hub Seal Slight Seepage
- AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass113,527 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 113,527 miles
- Test number
- 728844683040
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail113,527 miles (+599)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,527 miles
- Test number
- 139975218278
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass112,928 miles (+912)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 112,928 miles
- Test number
- 950867227301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,016 miles (+38)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 112,016 miles
- Test number
- 771471035371
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail111,978 miles (+2,852)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,978 miles
- Test number
- 732991463020
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass109,126 miles (+1,907)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 109,126 miles
- Test number
- 524201793595
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass107,219 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 107,219 miles
- Test number
- 514228028969
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail107,219 miles (+3,161)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,219 miles
- Test number
- 128126005397
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,058 miles (+3,288)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2020
- Odometer
- 104,058 miles
- Test number
- 295877384838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,770 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 100,770 miles
- Test number
- 225523549229
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail100,770 miles (+4,381)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,770 miles
- Test number
- 592094162064
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass96,389 miles (+2,931)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 96,389 miles
- Test number
- 423022816321
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass93,458 miles (+3,505)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 93,458 miles
- Test number
- 562210386337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,953 miles (+3,989)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 89,953 miles
- Test number
- 979552215175
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass85,964 miles (+3,770)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 85,964 miles
- Test number
- 137348814175
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass82,194 miles (+4,646)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2014
- Odometer
- 82,194 miles
- Test number
- 556944413151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,548 miles (+3,621)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2013
- Odometer
- 77,548 miles
- Test number
- 615296412123
- NoteHeadlight image poor
- NoteWet conditions
Pass73,927 miles (+4,616)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2012
- Odometer
- 73,927 miles
- Test number
- 567047921135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,311 miles (+3,041)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 69,311 miles
- Test number
- 964798920134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,270 miles (+2,650)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 66,270 miles
- Test number
- 252959529121
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass63,620 miles (+3,456)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 63,620 miles
- Test number
- 981613348175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,164 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 60,164 miles
- Test number
- 544227077103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,164 miles (+7,352)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,164 miles
- Test number
- 572277977166
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass52,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 52,812 miles
- Test number
- 972364756106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L51 NBM
- Does L51 NBM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 NBM is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L51 NBM?
- The MOT on L51 NBM is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L51 NBM done?
- L51 NBM was recorded at 114,390 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 3,097 miles a year.
- Has L51 NBM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L51 NBM has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L51 NBM 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 L51 NBM find?
- L51 NBM passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front slight corrosion to floor; steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm.
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