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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

N522 DWXMOT history

N522 DWX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 139,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

N522 DWX green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2026
Mileage
139,590 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N522 DWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N522 DWX was last recorded at 139,590 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,590 miles · 28 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,590 miles
  • 2023 – 139,590 miles
  • 2022 – 138,497 miles
  • 2020 – 132,113 miles
  • 2019 – 128,138 miles
  • 2018 – 123,709 miles
  • 2017 – 119,563 miles
  • 2016 – 115,773 miles
  • 2015 – 111,506 miles
  • 2014 – 106,657 miles
  • 2013 – 102,170 miles
  • 2012 – 96,998 miles
  • 2011 – 91,182 miles
  • 2010 – 85,453 miles
  • 2009 – 79,847 miles
  • 2008 – 74,843 miles
  • 2007 – 69,479 miles
  • 2006 – 66,042 miles
  • 2005 – 61,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,590 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,590 miles
    Test number
    209854830476
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass139,590 miles (+1,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,590 miles
    Test number
    532541384997
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

  3. Pass138,497 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,497 miles
    Test number
    754986905634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass132,113 miles (+3,975)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,113 miles
    Test number
    678518222430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass128,138 miles (+4,429)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,138 miles
    Test number
    562876690179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    123,709 miles
    Test number
    425727214530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail123,690 miles (+4,127)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,690 miles
    Test number
    654606094334
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,563 miles (+3,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,563 miles
    Test number
    431479987046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  9. Pass115,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    115,773 miles
    Test number
    956143436414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  10. Fail115,773 miles (+4,267)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,773 miles
    Test number
    295495548144
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass111,506 miles (+4,849)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,506 miles
    Test number
    516635685137
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass106,657 miles (+4,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    106,657 miles
    Test number
    628746984101
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass102,170 miles (+5,172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,170 miles
    Test number
    299909883115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,998 miles (+5,816)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    637319882126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,182 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    91,182 miles
    Test number
    727123681157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,453 miles (+5,606)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    85,453 miles
    Test number
    764318380121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,847 miles (+5,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,847 miles
    Test number
    143809789193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass74,843 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,843 miles
    Test number
    171837708228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,530 miles (+5,051)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,530 miles
    Test number
    404941998190
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFuel lines insecure
    • NoteOil leak on engine
    • NoteOs steering damper bush worn

  20. Pass69,479 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,479 miles
    Test number
    822385887195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    66,042 miles
    Test number
    403514996180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,042 miles (+4,594)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,042 miles
    Test number
    201273296152
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass61,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    61,448 miles
    Test number
    844597885190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N522 DWX

Does N522 DWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N522 DWX expired on 7 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N522 DWX?
The MOT on N522 DWX expired on 7 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N522 DWX done?
N522 DWX was recorded at 139,590 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 3,857 miles a year.
Has N522 DWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N522 DWX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on N522 DWX 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 N522 DWX find?
N522 DWX passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: rear parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension components corroded.

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