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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1990 · 2,495 cc

NGL 920MOT history

NGL 920 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Oct 1990. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

NGL 920 red 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
151,093 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NGL 920
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
29 Oct 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NGL 920 was last recorded at 151,093 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,010 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,083 miles
Average per year
2,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 151,093 miles
  • 2024 – 150,010 miles
  • 2023 – 148,574 miles
  • 2022 – 146,961 miles
  • 2021 – 144,958 miles
  • 2020 – 142,510 miles
  • 2019 – 139,709 miles
  • 2018 – 135,915 miles
  • 2017 – 133,054 miles
  • 2016 – 128,315 miles
  • 2015 – 125,320 miles
  • 2014 – 123,256 miles
  • 2013 – 121,408 miles
  • 2012 – 120,004 miles
  • 2011 – 118,870 miles
  • 2010 – 118,859 miles
  • 2009 – 117,733 miles
  • 2008 – 116,698 miles
  • 2007 – 114,600 miles
  • 2006 – 106,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,093 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front propshaft rear flange joint insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,093 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    151,093 miles
    Test number
    437602008961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,010 miles (+1,436)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    150,010 miles
    Test number
    931124934725
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass148,574 miles (+1,613)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,574 miles
    Test number
    177239199716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,961 miles (+2,003)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,961 miles
    Test number
    152568716793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,958 miles (+2,448)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    144,958 miles
    Test number
    289513412021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass142,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,510 miles
    Test number
    126384340487
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail142,510 miles (+2,801)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,510 miles
    Test number
    352289360260
    • MajorNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On bar behind front axle (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play On bar behind front axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass139,709 miles (+3,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,709 miles
    Test number
    933423084978
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyres cracking

  9. Pass135,915 miles (+2,861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,915 miles
    Test number
    486858874387
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt slack
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWiper arm worn

  10. Pass133,054 miles (+4,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,054 miles
    Test number
    775542252481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass128,315 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,315 miles
    Test number
    358836985823
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rear flange joint insecure
    • AdvisoryLeak on rear axle oil seal
    • AdvisoryPlay in upper steering universal joint
    • AdvisoryWeep on front swivel joints
    • AdvisoryWeep on power steering box

  12. Fail128,314 miles (+2,994)10 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,314 miles
    Test number
    151434280116
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rear flange joint insecure
    • AdvisoryLeak on rear axle oil seal
    • AdvisoryPlay in upper steering universal joint
    • AdvisoryWeep on front swivel joints
    • AdvisoryWeep on power steering box

  13. Pass125,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    269427415147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,320 miles (+2,064)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,320 miles
    Test number
    256427515436
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass123,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    123,256 miles
    Test number
    376656834123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail123,253 miles (+1,845)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,253 miles
    Test number
    857976334138
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass121,408 miles (+1,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    121,408 miles
    Test number
    819275133117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass120,004 miles (+1,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,004 miles
    Test number
    126420352179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass118,870 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,870 miles
    Test number
    886867541131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Fail118,866 miles (+7)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,866 miles
    Test number
    278498531438
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Fail118,859 miles (+1,126)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,859 miles
    Test number
    712893190282
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • Repaired at testCentre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

  22. Pass117,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    117,733 miles
    Test number
    420553179253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    560937079109
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass116,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    382409168450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail116,698 miles (+2,098)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,698 miles
    Test number
    921858868221
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass114,600 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    114,600 miles
    Test number
    254004667101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail114,563 miles (+7,666)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,563 miles
    Test number
    960527937118
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  28. Pass106,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    106,897 miles
    Test number
    151199266033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NGL 920

What vehicle is registration NGL 920 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NGL 920 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Oct 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 NGL 920 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NGL 920 is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on NGL 920?
The MOT on NGL 920 is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NGL 920 done?
NGL 920 was recorded at 151,093 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,239 miles a year.
Has NGL 920 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NGL 920 has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on NGL 920 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 NGL 920 find?
NGL 920 passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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