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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1986 · 2,495 cc

NMH 83MOT history

NMH 83 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Nov 1986. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 64,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

NMH 83 green 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 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
64,731 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NMH 83
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
10 Nov 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

NMH 83 was last recorded at 64,731 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Sept 2007: 55,427 miles, lower than 60,557 miles on 7 Sept 2006.
  • 11 Feb 2020: 63,560 miles, lower than 63,928 miles on 4 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
64,650 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,731 miles
  • 2024 – 64,650 miles
  • 2023 – 64,599 miles
  • 2022 – 64,499 miles
  • 2021 – 64,350 miles
  • 2020 – 63,560 miles
  • 2019 – 63,560 miles
  • 2018 – 63,000 miles
  • 2016 – 62,804 miles
  • 2015 – 62,000 miles
  • 2014 – 61,450 miles
  • 2013 – 60,773 miles
  • 2012 – 60,000 miles
  • 2011 – 59,485 miles
  • 2010 – 58,605 miles
  • 2009 – 58,601 miles
  • 2008 – 56,846 miles
  • 2007 – 55,431 miles
  • 2006 – 60,557 miles
  • 2005 – 56,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,731 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • All direction indicators not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,731 miles (+81)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    64,731 miles
    Test number
    338412329108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass64,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,650 miles
    Test number
    235019358749
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail64,650 miles (+51)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,650 miles
    Test number
    501171989209
    • DangerousN/s/r & o/s/r axle mounting point corroded
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 30cm away from axle surport (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass64,599 miles (+100)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    64,599 miles
    Test number
    433243671573
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer mounting near shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass64,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    64,499 miles
    Test number
    442587374286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail64,499 miles (+149)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,499 miles
    Test number
    101242117997
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass64,350 miles (+790)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,350 miles
    Test number
    716706744837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,560 miles (-368)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    63,560 miles
    Test number
    961552684859
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail63,928 miles (+368)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,928 miles
    Test number
    580032727873
    • DangerousElectrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel hub slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass63,560 miles (+560)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    63,560 miles
    Test number
    608857728157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,000 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,000 miles
    Test number
    689889498153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail62,999 miles (+195)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    200288231202
    • FailureDrag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn at gearbox end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Pass62,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    628759874156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,804 miles (+804)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,804 miles
    Test number
    270219794283
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder securing device loose (3.5.1j)

  15. Pass62,000 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    62,000 miles
    Test number
    650768468288
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outriger slightly corroded

  16. Fail62,000 miles (+550)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,000 miles
    Test number
    948523889961
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wheel arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r outriger slightly corroded

  17. Pass61,450 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    675807534397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  18. Fail61,450 miles (+677)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,450 miles
    Test number
    248035934318
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass60,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,773 miles
    Test number
    496792513466
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  20. FailMileage not read11 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    265971013396
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  21. Pass60,000 miles (+515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,000 miles
    Test number
    967937812095
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  22. Pass59,485 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,485 miles
    Test number
    158289911088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,605 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,605 miles
    Test number
    483169310045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,601 miles (+1,755)1 dangerous12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,601 miles
    Test number
    330520769243
    • DangerousFront and rear prop shaft bolts loose
    • FailureDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSteering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureBrake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass56,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,846 miles
    Test number
    271128068207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail56,846 miles (+1,415)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,846 miles
    Test number
    630767668278
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  27. Pass55,431 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    55,431 miles
    Test number
    334424157276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  28. Fail55,427 miles (-5,130)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,427 miles
    Test number
    464869647211
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  29. Pass60,557 miles (+4,301)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    60,557 miles
    Test number
    170190356279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass56,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    56,256 miles
    Test number
    314388945205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about NMH 83

What vehicle is registration NMH 83 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NMH 83 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Nov 1986. 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 NMH 83 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NMH 83 is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on NMH 83?
The MOT on NMH 83 is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NMH 83 done?
NMH 83 was recorded at 64,731 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 421 miles a year.
Has NMH 83 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NMH 83 has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on NMH 83 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 6 Sept 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on NMH 83 find?
NMH 83 passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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