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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 5,734 cc

N900 DEFMOT history

N900 DEF is a blue petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 64,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

N900 DEF 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 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,891 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N900 DEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
5,734 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N900 DEF was last recorded at 64,891 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2010: 31,012 miles, lower than 99,509 miles on 27 Oct 2009.

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
64,449 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
442 miles
Average per year
2,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,891 miles
  • 2025 – 64,449 miles
  • 2024 – 62,876 miles
  • 2023 – 62,336 miles
  • 2021 – 59,216 miles
  • 2020 – 53,796 miles
  • 2019 – 53,710 miles
  • 2018 – 53,604 miles
  • 2017 – 53,449 miles
  • 2016 – 53,339 miles
  • 2015 – 52,552 miles
  • 2014 – 51,519 miles
  • 2013 – 46,090 miles
  • 2012 – 42,211 miles
  • 2011 – 36,642 miles
  • 2010 – 31,012 miles
  • 2009 – 99,509 miles
  • 2007 – 25,777 miles
  • 2006 – 22,704 miles
  • 2005 – 18,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,891 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal is leaking but not considered to be excessive

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,891 miles (+442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,891 miles
    Test number
    901714577735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal is leaking but not considered to be excessive

  2. Pass64,449 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    64,449 miles
    Test number
    936482999788
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail64,413 miles (+54)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,413 miles
    Test number
    217024458368
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail64,359 miles (+1,483)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    882950480271
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass62,876 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,876 miles
    Test number
    170157479630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail62,875 miles (+539)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,875 miles
    Test number
    329157745432
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass62,336 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    62,336 miles
    Test number
    795039895849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass59,216 miles (+5,420)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,216 miles
    Test number
    680828224143
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass53,796 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,796 miles
    Test number
    328628278587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,710 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,710 miles
    Test number
    501511135770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,604 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,604 miles
    Test number
    460719592445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,449 miles (+110)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,449 miles
    Test number
    523444624952
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cut
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass53,339 miles (+787)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    53,339 miles
    Test number
    183183423562
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass52,552 miles (+1,033)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    52,552 miles
    Test number
    595846755026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteO/s/f drop arm slightly play

  15. Pass51,519 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,519 miles
    Test number
    937914604212
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Fail51,515 miles (+5,425)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,515 miles
    Test number
    706858794101
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Pass46,090 miles (+3,879)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,090 miles
    Test number
    366777593146
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing thin
    • NoteSteering box leaking oil .

  18. Pass42,211 miles (+5,569)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,211 miles
    Test number
    299590702278
    • NoteO/s/r shockabsorber lower bushes worn
    • NoteOil leak from engine /oil cooler pipes
    • NoteRear differential leaking oil
    • NoteSlight oil leak from steering box

  19. Pass36,642 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,642 miles
    Test number
    269854691145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,012 miles (-68,497)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,012 miles
    Test number
    212859380198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Note1992 chevy engine fitted ...pre-cat test

  21. Pass99,509 miles (+71,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    99,509 miles
    Test number
    362910309382
    • NotePre-cat test engine fitted

  22. Pass28,007 miles (+311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    28,007 miles
    Test number
    173665489447
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass27,696 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,696 miles
    Test number
    572340229039
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail27,671 miles (+1,894)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,671 miles
    Test number
    273784919000
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass25,777 miles (+3,073)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    25,777 miles
    Test number
    403837997246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,704 miles (+4,164)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,704 miles
    Test number
    394755506329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,540 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    18,540 miles
    Test number
    642708325225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail18,504 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,504 miles
    Test number
    684170825254
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about N900 DEF

Does N900 DEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N900 DEF is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on N900 DEF?
The MOT on N900 DEF is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N900 DEF done?
N900 DEF was recorded at 64,891 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,247 miles a year.
Has N900 DEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N900 DEF has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on N900 DEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on N900 DEF find?
N900 DEF passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front hub seal is leaking but not considered to be excessive.

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