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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1990 · 2,495 cc

NB 5138MOT history

NB 5138 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Nov 1990. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2024.

NB 5138 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 29 Apr 2025
Mileage
130,630 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NB 5138
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
6 Nov 1990
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

NB 5138 was last recorded at 130,630 miles on 30 Apr 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,617 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
1,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,630 miles
  • 2023 – 130,390 miles
  • 2022 – 129,856 miles
  • 2021 – 129,230 miles
  • 2020 – 128,402 miles
  • 2019 – 126,432 miles
  • 2018 – 115,974 miles
  • 2016 – 106,814 miles
  • 2015 – 106,711 miles
  • 2014 – 105,876 miles
  • 2013 – 104,357 miles
  • 2012 – 102,048 miles
  • 2011 – 101,440 miles
  • 2010 – 100,572 miles
  • 2009 – 100,226 miles
  • 2006 – 100,204 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,630 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNo tele-tale for hazard warning light
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,630 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    130,630 miles
    Test number
    709248054021
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNo tele-tale for hazard warning light
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail130,617 miles (+227)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,617 miles
    Test number
    590741223098
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre center of tread marked yellow
    • AdvisoryNo tele-tale hazard light
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both are slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass130,390 miles (+534)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    114003292716
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front trailing arm bushes worn
    • AdvisoryBoth seat belts webbing slightly damaged or frayed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been under sealed
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,856 miles (+626)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,856 miles
    Test number
    333089625867
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass129,230 miles (+828)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,230 miles
    Test number
    388154076246
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass128,402 miles (+19)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    128,402 miles
    Test number
    242397365205
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in swept area (3.2 (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail128,383 miles (+1,951)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,383 miles
    Test number
    710485926493
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Wipers not automatically parking (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in swept area (3.2 (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 Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass126,432 miles (+10,458)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    126,432 miles
    Test number
    394631734819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front of hub (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,974 miles (+9,160)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,974 miles
    Test number
    815465386055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,814 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,814 miles
    Test number
    823704980258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,711 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,711 miles
    Test number
    269307365139
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail106,702 miles (+826)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,702 miles
    Test number
    906026255173
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass105,876 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    105,876 miles
    Test number
    459712784155
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail105,871 miles (+1,514)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,871 miles
    Test number
    767144374155
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass104,357 miles (+2,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    828678453188
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass102,048 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,048 miles
    Test number
    888951882106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,044 miles (+604)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,044 miles
    Test number
    646957062128
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

  18. Pass101,440 miles (+868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,440 miles
    Test number
    255168771406
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  19. Pass100,572 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    100,572 miles
    Test number
    333406970140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail100,565 miles (+339)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,565 miles
    Test number
    132209760150
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  21. Pass100,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    763246779179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,226 miles (+22)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    100750179147
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront tie bars washers missing

  23. Fail100,204 miles27 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,204 miles
    Test number
    503396976002
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Questions about NB 5138

What vehicle is registration NB 5138 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NB 5138 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Nov 1990. 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 NB 5138 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on NB 5138 expired on 29 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on NB 5138?
The MOT on NB 5138 expired on 29 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has NB 5138 done?
NB 5138 was recorded at 130,630 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2024, an average of 1,679 miles a year.
Has NB 5138 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NB 5138 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on NB 5138 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 NB 5138 find?
NB 5138 passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump; no tele-tale for hazard warning light; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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