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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1990 · 2,495 cc

NMD 146MOT history

NMD 146 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 174,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

NMD 146 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 27 Jun 2027
Mileage
174,994 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NMD 146
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NMD 146 was last recorded at 174,994 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 4,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,457 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,537 miles
Average per year
2,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,994 miles
  • 2025 – 170,457 miles
  • 2024 – 167,199 miles
  • 2023 – 162,307 miles
  • 2022 – 154,849 miles
  • 2021 – 146,318 miles
  • 2020 – 143,137 miles
  • 2019 – 142,020 miles
  • 2018 – 142,009 miles
  • 2017 – 142,000 miles
  • 2012 – 141,647 miles
  • 2010 – 138,321 miles
  • 2009 – 135,849 miles
  • 2008 – 132,521 miles
  • 2007 – 128,660 miles
  • 2006 – 126,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,994 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass174,994 miles (+4,537)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    174,994 miles
    Test number
    525024564065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass170,457 miles (+3,258)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    170,457 miles
    Test number
    706628508147
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both boots (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak at box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak at down pipe

  3. Pass167,199 miles (+4,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    167,199 miles
    Test number
    404214505887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass162,307 miles (+7,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,307 miles
    Test number
    539085022266
    • AdvisoryFront Slight oil leak from engine / from oil filter
    • AdvisoryTie fitted round centre exhaust bracket

  5. Pass154,849 miles (+8,531)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    154,849 miles
    Test number
    835848774567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,318 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    146,318 miles
    Test number
    527734769990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,137 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,137 miles
    Test number
    981978408165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail143,118 miles (+1,098)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,118 miles
    Test number
    388172828926
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking around pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass142,020 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    142,020 miles
    Test number
    824869059641
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres starting to crack
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack

  10. Pass142,009 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    142,009 miles
    Test number
    571019145641
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated both (4.10 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding a little

  11. Pass142,000 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    142,000 miles
    Test number
    767101297075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,647 miles (+3,326)1 dangerous21 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,647 miles
    Test number
    757491832334
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass138,321 miles (+2,472)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    138,321 miles
    Test number
    984012490276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,849 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    135,849 miles
    Test number
    312192189426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  15. Fail135,849 miles (+3,328)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,849 miles
    Test number
    912260389240
    • FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  16. Pass132,521 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    132,521 miles
    Test number
    491089668230
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail132,515 miles (+3,855)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,515 miles
    Test number
    570393268230
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass128,660 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    128,660 miles
    Test number
    681442267189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,692 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    126,692 miles
    Test number
    120492146160
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Fail126,680 miles2 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,680 miles
    Test number
    250180736114
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Questions about NMD 146

What vehicle is registration NMD 146 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NMD 146 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 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 NMD 146 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NMD 146 is valid until 27 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on NMD 146?
The MOT on NMD 146 is valid until 27 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NMD 146 done?
NMD 146 was recorded at 174,994 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,403 miles a year.
Has NMD 146 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NMD 146 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on NMD 146 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 NMD 146 find?
NMD 146 passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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