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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,198 cc

NBW 645MOT history

NBW 645 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 123,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

NBW 645 grey 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 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
123,279 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NBW 645
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NBW 645 was last recorded at 123,279 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 6,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,902 miles · 12 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,377 miles
Average per year
9,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,279 miles
  • 2025 – 116,902 miles
  • 2024 – 104,475 miles
  • 2023 – 91,993 miles
  • 2022 – 82,856 miles
  • 2021 – 64,621 miles
  • 2020 – 50,847 miles
  • 2019 – 32,349 miles
  • 2018 – 24,387 miles
  • 2016 – 17,966 miles
  • 2015 – 14,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,279 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre feathering.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock Absorber corroded at bottom.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Swivel joint slight leak of grease.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

15 tests since 24 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,279 miles (+6,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    123,279 miles
    Test number
    672261790370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass116,902 miles (+12,427)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,902 miles
    Test number
    671547954910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass104,475 miles (+2)3 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    104,475 miles
    Test number
    459172337919
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre feathering.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock Absorber corroded at bottom.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint slight leak of grease.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre feathering.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre feathering.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock Absorber corroded at the bottom.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint slight leak of grease.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre feathering.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box slight leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail104,473 miles (+12,480)2 major4 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,473 miles
    Test number
    155769199372
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre feathering.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock Absorber corroded at bottom.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel joint slight leak of grease.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre feathering.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre feathering.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock Absorber corroded at the bottom.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel joint slight leak of grease.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre feathering.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box slight leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,993 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    91,993 miles
    Test number
    668280280503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,856 miles (+18,235)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,856 miles
    Test number
    977717590514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,621 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,621 miles
    Test number
    446907506632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass62,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    62,743 miles
    Test number
    627216229302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail62,743 miles (+11,896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,743 miles
    Test number
    233894372784
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass50,847 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    50,847 miles
    Test number
    122428735114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding

  11. Fail50,847 miles (+18,498)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,847 miles
    Test number
    202700177208
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroding

  12. Pass32,349 miles (+7,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,349 miles
    Test number
    876464012840
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass24,387 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    24,387 miles
    Test number
    997784074757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,966 miles (+3,059)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    17,966 miles
    Test number
    672909520303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    14,907 miles
    Test number
    285665875181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NBW 645

What vehicle is registration NBW 645 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NBW 645 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jun 2012. 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 NBW 645 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NBW 645 is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on NBW 645?
The MOT on NBW 645 is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NBW 645 done?
NBW 645 was recorded at 123,279 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 9,827 miles a year.
Has NBW 645 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NBW 645 has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on NBW 645 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 NBW 645 find?
NBW 645 passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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