
Land Rover Defender
Green · Petrol · 1987 · 2,495 cc
MNJ 769MOT history
MNJ 769 is a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1987. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 36 MOT tests, with 145,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 145,337 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 20 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 1,890 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- MNJ 769
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- First used
- 1 Jun 1987
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
MNJ 769 was last recorded at 145,337 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 145,065 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 272 miles
- Average per year
- 1,890 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 145,337 miles
- 2025 – 145,065 miles
- 2024 – 144,687 miles
- 2023 – 144,240 miles
- 2022 – 144,236 miles
- 2021 – 144,045 miles
- 2020 – 142,865 miles
- 2019 – 142,367 miles
- 2018 – 142,081 miles
- 2017 – 141,748 miles
- 2016 – 141,163 miles
- 2015 – 140,412 miles
- 2014 – 139,535 miles
- 2013 – 134,123 miles
- 2011 – 130,762 miles
- 2010 – 124,709 miles
- 2009 – 119,971 miles
- 2008 – 117,357 miles
- 2007 – 114,418 miles
- 2006 – 111,006 miles
- 2005 – 105,892 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Stop lamp(s) all not working
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
36 tests since 26 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass145,337 miles (+272)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 145,337 miles
- Test number
- 569827402830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass145,065 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 145,065 miles
- Test number
- 176768588013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail145,065 miles (+378)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,065 miles
- Test number
- 985536190929
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass144,687 miles (+447)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 144,687 miles
- Test number
- 248730618397
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,240 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 144,240 miles
- Test number
- 727337847367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,239 miles (+3)1 dangerous6 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,239 miles
- Test number
- 711698707709
- DangerousNearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fail144,236 miles (+191)4 dangerous10 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,236 miles
- Test number
- 162152033337
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Pass144,045 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 144,045 miles
- Test number
- 497117573536
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail144,028 miles (+1,163)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,028 miles
- Test number
- 544863461478
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass142,865 miles (+12)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 142,865 miles
- Test number
- 195955593917
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulk head corroded close to top hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulk head corroded close to top door hinge (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail142,853 miles (+486)4 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,853 miles
- Test number
- 553407812579
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross beam (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bulk head rusted and holed near top door hinge
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front bulk head rusted and holed near top door hinge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle underside covered in mud
Pass142,367 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 142,367 miles
- Test number
- 754345839114
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryREAR PANEL RUSTING
- AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE EXTREMELY MUDDY
Fail142,357 miles (+276)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,357 miles
- Test number
- 819686887179
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryREAR PANEL RUSTING
- AdvisoryUNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE EXTREMELY MUDDY
Pass142,081 miles (+5)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 142,081 miles
- Test number
- 845615949289
- AdvisoryRattle from rear exhaust clamp (faulty)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint worn , free play detected at steering wheel
Fail142,076 miles (+328)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,076 miles
- Test number
- 575413113947
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel Park brake (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened On axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper linkage worn (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRattle from rear exhaust clamp (faulty)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint worn , free play detected at steering wheel
Pass141,748 miles (+21)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 141,748 miles
- Test number
- 922233378140
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine area
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Fail141,727 miles (+564)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,727 miles
- Test number
- 292221020046
- DangerousRear prop shaft uj worn to excess
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Pass141,163 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 141,163 miles
- Test number
- 158371006786
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Fail141,160 miles (+748)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,160 miles
- Test number
- 195760473141
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working when nearside indicator on (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Pass140,412 miles (+877)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 140,412 miles
- Test number
- 206554395421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,535 miles (+11)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2015
- Odometer
- 139,535 miles
- Test number
- 995452224169
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteExcessive wear to front propshaft forward universal joint
Fail139,524 miles (+5,401)9 failures8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,524 miles
- Test number
- 479569414186
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRadius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteExcessive wear to front propshaft forward universal joint
Pass134,123 miles (+3,361)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 134,123 miles
- Test number
- 699264003036
- NoteRear wiper blade rubber
Fail130,762 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,762 miles
- Test number
- 467180121312
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass130,762 miles (+6,053)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 130,762 miles
- Test number
- 859150321343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,709 miles (+7)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 124,709 miles
- Test number
- 610797500317
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExcessive mud underside of vehicle very close to refusal to test
- NoteNearside rear brake pipe temp secured
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
- NoteOffside rear spring lower mount corroding
Fail124,702 miles (+4,731)7 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,702 miles
- Test number
- 970826800383
- FailureFront registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExcessive mud underside of vehicle very close to refusal to test
- NoteNearside rear brake pipe temp secured
- NoteOffside rear bump stop missing
- NoteOffside rear spring lower mount corroding
Fail119,971 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,971 miles
- Test number
- 141961389242
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass119,971 miles (+2,614)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 119,971 miles
- Test number
- 434651489288
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass117,357 miles (+11)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 117,357 miles
- Test number
- 214777878155
- NoteSlight play n/s/f wheel
Fail117,346 miles (+2,928)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,346 miles
- Test number
- 491545778187
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteSlight play n/s/f wheel
Pass114,418 miles (+70)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 114,418 miles
- Test number
- 260416567106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,348 miles (+3,342)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,348 miles
- Test number
- 242958757157
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs
Pass111,006 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 111,006 miles
- Test number
- 421626146156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,981 miles (+5,089)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,981 miles
- Test number
- 160103746125
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs
Pass105,892 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2006
- Odometer
- 105,892 miles
- Test number
- 214066845493
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about MNJ 769
- What vehicle is registration MNJ 769 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show MNJ 769 on a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 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 MNJ 769 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MNJ 769 is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on MNJ 769?
- The MOT on MNJ 769 is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has MNJ 769 done?
- MNJ 769 was recorded at 145,337 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 1,890 miles a year.
- Has MNJ 769 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. MNJ 769 has failed 16 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on MNJ 769 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 MNJ 769 find?
- MNJ 769 passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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