Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc
NJL 485MOT history
NJL 485 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 77,349 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 14 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,528 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NJL 485
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 6 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
NJL 485 was last recorded at 77,349 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 5,691 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 71,658 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,691 miles
- Average per year
- 2,528 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 77,349 miles
- 2024 – 71,658 miles
- 2023 – 68,905 miles
- 2019 – 68,213 miles
- 2018 – 64,970 miles
- 2017 – 64,855 miles
- 2016 – 62,245 miles
- 2014 – 62,023 miles
- 2013 – 60,440 miles
- 2012 – 57,582 miles
- 2011 – 53,448 miles
- 2010 – 46,721 miles
- 2009 – 37,912 miles
- 2006 – 27,785 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,349 miles
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover deteriorated on steering box arm ball joint to steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating come off brake pipe under wheel arch, and surface corrosion, however still ok (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
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 emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,349 miles (+5,691)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 77,349 miles
- Test number
- 958131160727
- MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover deteriorated on steering box arm ball joint to steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating come off brake pipe under wheel arch, and surface corrosion, however still ok (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass71,658 miles (+280)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 71,658 miles
- Test number
- 288068420974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,378 miles (+2,473)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,378 miles
- Test number
- 290572516887
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,905 miles (+692)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 68,905 miles
- Test number
- 947065092082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,213 miles (+3,243)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 68,213 miles
- Test number
- 495642893831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,970 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 64,970 miles
- Test number
- 832655809082
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Fail64,969 miles (+114)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,969 miles
- Test number
- 524760434829
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Fluid over gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight steering arm play at fixings
Pass64,855 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 64,855 miles
- Test number
- 516635980027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,855 miles (+2,610)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,855 miles
- Test number
- 385271122542
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Pass62,245 miles (+222)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 62,245 miles
- Test number
- 612347801341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 62,023 miles
- Test number
- 245357184216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,023 miles (+15)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,023 miles
- Test number
- 769507784254
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail62,008 miles (+1,568)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,008 miles
- Test number
- 786321944048
- FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteBoth front tractor joints leaking oil.
Pass60,440 miles (+110)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 60,440 miles
- Test number
- 606405933035
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteExhaust catalyst not fitted
Fail60,330 miles (+2,748)3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,330 miles
- Test number
- 657250233009
- DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Fail57,582 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,582 miles
- Test number
- 117228932407
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBrake and clutch pedals rubbers worn
- NoteRear propshaft uj worn
Pass57,582 miles (+4,134)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 57,582 miles
- Test number
- 956118932093
- NoteBrake and clutch pedals rubbers worn
- NoteRear propshaft uj worn
Pass53,448 miles (+6,727)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 53,448 miles
- Test number
- 469203431071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,721 miles (+8,809)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 46,721 miles
- Test number
- 882983830023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,912 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 37,912 miles
- Test number
- 841721639021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,912 miles (+10,127)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,912 miles
- Test number
- 263620539022
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Fail27,785 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,785 miles
- Test number
- 130628306122
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass27,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2007
- Odometer
- 27,785 miles
- Test number
- 292808606487
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about NJL 485
- What vehicle is registration NJL 485 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NJL 485 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Feb 2002. 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 NJL 485 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NJL 485 is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on NJL 485?
- The MOT on NJL 485 is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NJL 485 done?
- NJL 485 was recorded at 77,349 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 2,528 miles a year.
- Has NJL 485 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NJL 485 has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on NJL 485 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 NJL 485 find?
- NJL 485 passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint dust cover deteriorated on steering box arm ball joint to steering arm; front brake lining(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coating come off brake pipe under wheel arch, and surface corrosion, however still ok, and 1 more.
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