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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

LA51 NDYMOT history

LA51 NDY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 109,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LA51 NDY 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 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
109,824 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,758 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 NDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 NDY was last recorded at 109,824 miles on 29 May 2026, 949 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jun 2015: 87,681 miles, lower than 96,376 miles on 30 May 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,875 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
949 miles
Average per year
2,758 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,824 miles
  • 2025 – 108,875 miles
  • 2024 – 107,278 miles
  • 2023 – 106,216 miles
  • 2022 – 105,109 miles
  • 2021 – 104,033 miles
  • 2020 – 102,809 miles
  • 2019 – 101,635 miles
  • 2018 – 101,136 miles
  • 2017 – 100,219 miles
  • 2016 – 99,332 miles
  • 2015 – 87,681 miles
  • 2014 – 96,376 miles
  • 2013 – 95,133 miles
  • 2012 – 88,112 miles
  • 2011 – 85,585 miles
  • 2010 – 76,851 miles
  • 2008 – 72,995 miles
  • 2007 – 61,703 miles
  • 2006 – 55,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,824 miles
  • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,824 miles (+949)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    109,824 miles
    Test number
    547264920812
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass108,875 miles (+1,597)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    108,875 miles
    Test number
    678355830603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,278 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    107,278 miles
    Test number
    527467547630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,232 miles (+1,016)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,232 miles
    Test number
    851373558740
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass106,216 miles (+1,107)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,216 miles
    Test number
    958127915564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass105,109 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,109 miles
    Test number
    752616117422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,033 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    104,033 miles
    Test number
    248759529454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail104,017 miles (+1,208)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,017 miles
    Test number
    635548086746
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,809 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,809 miles
    Test number
    736976847184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    101,635 miles
    Test number
    204548562604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,635 miles (+499)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,635 miles
    Test number
    524269587187
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both o/s n/s adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass101,136 miles (+917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,136 miles
    Test number
    532162625165
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass100,219 miles (+887)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    100,219 miles
    Test number
    310239783239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,332 miles (+11,651)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,332 miles
    Test number
    307902388246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,681 miles (-8,695)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,681 miles
    Test number
    995413055164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,376 miles (+1,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,376 miles
    Test number
    346410354107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass95,133 miles (+7,021)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,133 miles
    Test number
    265410353146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,112 miles (+2,527)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,112 miles
    Test number
    905311952061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,585 miles
    Test number
    738746811184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,567 miles (+8,716)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,567 miles
    Test number
    478246811148
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  21. Pass76,851 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    76,851 miles
    Test number
    794049010172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,711 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    76,711 miles
    Test number
    310889410020
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Fail76,711 miles (+3,716)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,711 miles
    Test number
    174584810499
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass72,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    72,995 miles
    Test number
    830162018388
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Fail72,994 miles (+11,291)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,994 miles
    Test number
    453402618436
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass61,703 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,703 miles
    Test number
    870515377290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,701 miles (+6,532)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,701 miles
    Test number
    392069767221
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  28. Pass55,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    55,169 miles
    Test number
    572747816289
    • AdvisoryIntermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Questions about LA51 NDY

Does LA51 NDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 NDY is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 NDY?
The MOT on LA51 NDY is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 NDY done?
LA51 NDY was recorded at 109,824 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 2,758 miles a year.
Has LA51 NDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 NDY has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 NDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 NDY find?
LA51 NDY passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 6 more.

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