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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

N642 PDWMOT history

N642 PDW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Mar 1996. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 190,530 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

N642 PDW green 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
190,530 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N642 PDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
13 Mar 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N642 PDW was last recorded at 190,530 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 2,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,829 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,701 miles
Average per year
5,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,530 miles
  • 2025 – 187,829 miles
  • 2024 – 185,091 miles
  • 2023 – 181,814 miles
  • 2022 – 179,316 miles
  • 2021 – 176,796 miles
  • 2020 – 172,782 miles
  • 2019 – 168,034 miles
  • 2018 – 162,797 miles
  • 2017 – 156,521 miles
  • 2016 – 150,665 miles
  • 2015 – 144,566 miles
  • 2014 – 137,216 miles
  • 2013 – 131,409 miles
  • 2011 – 125,065 miles
  • 2010 – 111,958 miles
  • 2009 – 106,043 miles
  • 2008 – 101,052 miles
  • 2007 – 94,295 miles
  • 2005 – 87,671 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,530 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis to arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis to arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,530 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    190,530 miles
    Test number
    724580929343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,829 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    187,829 miles
    Test number
    894982825939
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis to arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis to arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail187,818 miles (+2,727)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,818 miles
    Test number
    238723919451
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Y frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis to arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis to arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,091 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    185,091 miles
    Test number
    124210531870
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail185,090 miles (+3,276)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,090 miles
    Test number
    931337368726
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear inner bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass181,814 miles (+2,498)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,814 miles
    Test number
    590050158768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass179,316 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    179,316 miles
    Test number
    800843718904
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy is blowing

  8. Fail179,316 miles (+2,520)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,316 miles
    Test number
    580452843339
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexy is blowing

  9. Pass176,796 miles (+4,014)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    176,796 miles
    Test number
    473648765932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass172,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,782 miles
    Test number
    759602060766
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail172,782 miles (+4,748)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,782 miles
    Test number
    263713907538
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass168,034 miles (+5,237)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    168,034 miles
    Test number
    497760157633
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear A arm (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass162,797 miles (+6,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    162,797 miles
    Test number
    867926901910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass156,521 miles (+5,856)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    156,521 miles
    Test number
    796791420683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass150,665 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    150,665 miles
    Test number
    845399031224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail150,637 miles (+6,071)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,637 miles
    Test number
    494809908850
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wiper arm loose/worn (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wiper arm loose/worn (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass144,566 miles (+7,350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    144,566 miles
    Test number
    998639705031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass137,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    137,216 miles
    Test number
    606046414072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail137,216 miles (+5,807)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,216 miles
    Test number
    547305814074
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

  20. Fail131,409 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    109189803429
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  21. Pass131,409 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    131,409 miles
    Test number
    787049103072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,065 miles (+7,505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    125,065 miles
    Test number
    747007051360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass117,560 miles (+5,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    117,560 miles
    Test number
    536824001007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass111,958 miles (+153)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    111,958 miles
    Test number
    114389000480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail111,805 miles (+5,762)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,805 miles
    Test number
    904962200004
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass106,043 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    106,043 miles
    Test number
    132522609442
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail106,043 miles (+4,991)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,043 miles
    Test number
    372472909036
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Fail101,052 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,052 miles
    Test number
    854982808040
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

  29. Pass101,052 miles (+6,757)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    101,052 miles
    Test number
    951862708044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass94,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    94,295 miles
    Test number
    830654107000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. FailMileage not read1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    401224707083
    • DangerousBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass87,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,671 miles
    Test number
    320572065309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N642 PDW

Does N642 PDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N642 PDW is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on N642 PDW?
The MOT on N642 PDW is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N642 PDW done?
N642 PDW was recorded at 190,530 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 5,130 miles a year.
Has N642 PDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N642 PDW has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on N642 PDW 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 N642 PDW find?
N642 PDW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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