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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,401 cc

NFW 988MOT history

NFW 988 is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 137,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

NFW 988 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 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
137,776 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NFW 988
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NFW 988 was last recorded at 137,776 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 4,896 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,880 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,896 miles
Average per year
7,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,776 miles
  • 2024 – 132,880 miles
  • 2023 – 128,383 miles
  • 2022 – 123,208 miles
  • 2021 – 115,773 miles
  • 2020 – 109,547 miles
  • 2019 – 105,072 miles
  • 2018 – 96,829 miles
  • 2017 – 86,779 miles
  • 2016 – 78,960 miles
  • 2015 – 63,801 miles
  • 2014 – 54,155 miles
  • 2013 – 45,570 miles
  • 2012 – 35,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,776 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,776 miles (+4,896)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    137,776 miles
    Test number
    488569353720
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass132,880 miles (+4,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,880 miles
    Test number
    257416121221
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass128,383 miles (+206)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,383 miles
    Test number
    698030669216
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail128,177 miles (+4,969)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,177 miles
    Test number
    111106454759
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bushing (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bushing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass123,208 miles (+7,435)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,208 miles
    Test number
    693102196445
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop, front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shocks all 4 lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Pass115,773 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,773 miles
    Test number
    874684066656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass115,690 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,690 miles
    Test number
    381210823785
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail115,690 miles (+6,143)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,690 miles
    Test number
    830625107624
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side step (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass109,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,547 miles
    Test number
    361788128776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,547 miles (+4,475)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,547 miles
    Test number
    646126411034
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass105,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,072 miles
    Test number
    891802205513
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail105,072 miles (+8,243)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,072 miles
    Test number
    757796083402
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass96,829 miles (+10,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    96,829 miles
    Test number
    425385836525
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass86,779 miles (+7,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    86,779 miles
    Test number
    630485529251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass78,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    461257637490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail78,960 miles (+3,319)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,960 miles
    Test number
    556881992252
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass75,641 miles (+11,840)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,641 miles
    Test number
    122144614360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,801 miles (+9,646)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,801 miles
    Test number
    959771905132
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCentre brake light not working
    • NoteOnly one number plate light working

  19. Pass54,155 miles (+8,585)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    54,155 miles
    Test number
    795572004171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,570 miles (+10,006)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,570 miles
    Test number
    576136593096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    35,564 miles
    Test number
    739304712190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NFW 988

What vehicle is registration NFW 988 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NFW 988 on a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Mar 2009. 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 NFW 988 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NFW 988 is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on NFW 988?
The MOT on NFW 988 is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NFW 988 done?
NFW 988 was recorded at 137,776 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 7,516 miles a year.
Has NFW 988 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NFW 988 has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on NFW 988 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 NFW 988 find?
NFW 988 passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing, and 5 more.

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