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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc

NPR 1MOT history

NPR 1 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

NPR 1 blue 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
169,880 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NPR 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NPR 1 was last recorded at 169,880 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 8,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2010: 44,810 miles, lower than 109,710 miles on 26 Oct 2009.

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
160,957 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,923 miles
Average per year
4,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,880 miles
  • 2025 – 160,957 miles
  • 2019 – 159,242 miles
  • 2018 – 156,444 miles
  • 2017 – 151,383 miles
  • 2015 – 145,048 miles
  • 2014 – 139,408 miles
  • 2013 – 131,367 miles
  • 2012 – 126,643 miles
  • 2011 – 120,197 miles
  • 2010 – 114,824 miles
  • 2009 – 109,710 miles
  • 2008 – 103,164 miles
  • 2007 – 93,831 miles
  • 2006 – 86,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,880 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Air box insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,880 miles (+8,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    169,880 miles
    Test number
    257472117231
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,957 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,957 miles
    Test number
    842023850224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,242 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    159,242 miles
    Test number
    350771946086
    • AdvisoryAir box insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryFuel tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail159,242 miles (+2,798)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,242 miles
    Test number
    154781229744
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir box insecure
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryFuel tank
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass156,444 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    156,444 miles
    Test number
    147136036227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush slightly worn
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at rear diff

  6. Fail156,444 miles (+5,061)2 dangerous9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,444 miles
    Test number
    405306201164
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside steering damper bush slightly worn
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak at rear diff

  7. Pass151,383 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,383 miles
    Test number
    923667096899
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A-Frame Balljoint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail151,383 miles (+6,335)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,383 miles
    Test number
    752630861239
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A-Frame Balljoint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass145,048 miles (+5,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    145,048 miles
    Test number
    522743187180
    • AdvisoryFog Light slightly cracked but not showing white light
    • 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)

  10. Pass139,408 miles (+8,041)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    139,408 miles
    Test number
    206761324313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAllbrake pipes slightly rusty
    • NoteBoth front hubseals slightly leaking
    • NoteRear diff seal slightly leaking
    • NoteSeat belt holder clip burst
    • NoteSlight play @ steering knuckle
    • NoteSterring idler slight play

  11. Pass131,367 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    131,367 miles
    Test number
    625656693273
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly cracked
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly rusty
    • NoteN/s/f hub seal slightly leaking
    • NoteRear diff seal slightly leaking
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  12. Fail131,367 miles (+4,724)3 failures9 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,367 miles
    Test number
    507744893236
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAll tyres slightly cracked
    • NoteAll brake pipes slightly rusty
    • NoteN/s/f hub seal slightly leaking
    • NoteRear diff seal slightly leaking
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  13. Pass126,643 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    126,643 miles
    Test number
    776046402350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake pipes slightly rusty
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn and scored
    • NoteN/s/f flexi plastic stock missing
    • NoteN/s/f hub seal slight leak
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc slightly scored

  14. Fail126,643 miles (+6,446)4 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,643 miles
    Test number
    217586802311
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake pipes slightly rusty
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn and scored
    • NoteN/s/f flexi plastic stock missing
    • NoteN/s/f hub seal slight leak
    • NoteO/s/r brake disc slightly scored

  15. Pass120,197 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    120,197 miles
    Test number
    936627881266
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail120,197 miles (+5,373)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,197 miles
    Test number
    377975181233
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass114,824 miles (+70,014)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    114,824 miles
    Test number
    221312810352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,810 miles (-64,900)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,810 miles
    Test number
    113248500345
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

  19. Pass109,710 miles (+6,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    704319799289
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass103,164 miles (+9,333)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    103,164 miles
    Test number
    122685178280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass93,831 miles (+7,437)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    93,831 miles
    Test number
    382036577270
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteMiddle exhaust slightly rusty
    • NoteSterrind damper rubber very slightplay

  22. Pass86,394 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    86,394 miles
    Test number
    944805706393
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about NPR 1

What vehicle is registration NPR 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NPR 1 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1998. 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 NPR 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NPR 1 is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on NPR 1?
The MOT on NPR 1 is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NPR 1 done?
NPR 1 was recorded at 169,880 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 4,182 miles a year.
Has NPR 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NPR 1 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on NPR 1 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on NPR 1 find?
NPR 1 passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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