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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

N900 ADNMOT history

N900 ADN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 253,883 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.

N900 ADN 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 10 Oct 2026
Mileage
253,883 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N900 ADN
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
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N900 ADN was last recorded at 253,883 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 1,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
252,553 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1,330 miles
Average per year
3,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 253,883 miles
  • 2022 – 252,553 miles
  • 2020 – 252,514 miles
  • 2018 – 248,220 miles
  • 2017 – 241,450 miles
  • 2016 – 235,358 miles
  • 2014 – 227,238 miles
  • 2013 – 221,937 miles
  • 2012 – 216,295 miles
  • 2011 – 210,359 miles
  • 2010 – 202,993 miles
  • 2009 – 196,276 miles
  • 2008 – 192,346 miles
  • 2007 – 185,176 miles
  • 2006 – 179,999 miles
  • 2005 – 174,885 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass253,883 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • CLUTCH,BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS DETERIATED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass253,883 miles (+1,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    253,883 miles
    Test number
    387064745800
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass252,553 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    252,553 miles
    Test number
    796053103402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail252,550 miles (+36)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,550 miles
    Test number
    630996592513
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass252,514 miles (+4,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    252,514 miles
    Test number
    656344557946
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass248,220 miles (+6,770)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    248,220 miles
    Test number
    575264587065
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH FRONT SHOCK'S (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  6. Pass241,450 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    241,450 miles
    Test number
    658198090930
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH,BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS DETERIATED
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY SCORED (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOil leak FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINNION SEAL LEAKING
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn FRONT PROPSHAFT,FRONT JOINT
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured INDICATOR LENS LOOSING THERE COLOUR (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Fail241,450 miles (+6,092)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,450 miles
    Test number
    129429060434
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking FUEL TANK CORRODED AND LEAKING (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working SIDELIGHT (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH,BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS DETERIATED
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BADLY SCORED (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE OIL LEAK
    • AdvisoryOil leak FRONT DIFFERENTIAL PINNION SEAL LEAKING
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn FRONT PROPSHAFT,FRONT JOINT
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured INDICATOR LENS LOOSING THERE COLOUR (1.4.A.2f)

  8. Pass235,358 miles (+8,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    235,358 miles
    Test number
    529763611783
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured LENS STARTING TO LOOSE COLOUR (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass227,238 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    227,238 miles
    Test number
    278210314338
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail227,238 miles (+5,301)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,238 miles
    Test number
    149139604368
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass221,937 miles (+3)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    221,937 miles
    Test number
    348438093475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail221,934 miles (+5,639)5 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,934 miles
    Test number
    336735693289
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass216,295 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    216,295 miles
    Test number
    687990002364
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  14. Fail216,292 miles (+5,933)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,292 miles
    Test number
    386357592435
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureCentre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  15. Pass210,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    210,359 miles
    Test number
    307920301397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass210,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    210,359 miles
    Test number
    676810201362
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail210,359 miles (+7,366)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,359 miles
    Test number
    738737891270
    • FailureNearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  18. Pass202,993 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    202,993 miles
    Test number
    324938290251
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc worn

  19. Fail202,988 miles (+6,712)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,988 miles
    Test number
    912705490269
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc worn

  20. Pass196,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    196,276 miles
    Test number
    351412289463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail196,276 miles (+3,930)13 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,276 miles
    Test number
    730261289257
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass192,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    192,346 miles
    Test number
    411561888279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail192,346 miles (+7,170)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,346 miles
    Test number
    234380088279
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass185,176 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    185,176 miles
    Test number
    374115997215
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail185,176 miles (+5,177)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,176 miles
    Test number
    581201097229
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  26. Pass179,999 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    179,999 miles
    Test number
    401491406465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail179,997 miles (+5,112)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,997 miles
    Test number
    144068996225
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  28. Pass174,885 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    174,885 miles
    Test number
    980969595279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail174,884 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,884 miles
    Test number
    380168295428
    • FailureNearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about N900 ADN

Does N900 ADN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N900 ADN expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N900 ADN?
The MOT on N900 ADN expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N900 ADN done?
N900 ADN was recorded at 253,883 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 3,958 miles a year.
Has N900 ADN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N900 ADN has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on N900 ADN 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 N900 ADN find?
N900 ADN passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil; offside front steering box has seepage; rear oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil.

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