Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc
NSL 825MOT history
NSL 825 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 77,398 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 77,398 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,681 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- NSL 825
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 24 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
NSL 825 was last recorded at 77,398 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 1,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 May 2011: 8,179 miles, lower than 53,923 miles on 12 Aug 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,498 miles · 29 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,900 miles
- Average per year
- 3,681 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,398 miles
- 2025 – 75,498 miles
- 2022 – 75,220 miles
- 2021 – 73,010 miles
- 2020 – 70,927 miles
- 2019 – 65,638 miles
- 2018 – 60,558 miles
- 2017 – 55,161 miles
- 2016 – 47,291 miles
- 2015 – 39,496 miles
- 2014 – 32,481 miles
- 2013 – 22,041 miles
- 2012 – 15,147 miles
- 2011 – 8,179 miles
- 2009 – 53,923 miles
- 2007 – 4,032 miles
- 2006 – 2,576 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both sides (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 77,398 miles
- Test number
- 287278767433
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,392 miles (+1,894)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,392 miles
- Test number
- 823230036036
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel cap key missing and cap couldnt be removed for inspection
Pass75,498 miles (+278)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 75,498 miles
- Test number
- 548456617262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,220 miles (+2,210)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 75,220 miles
- Test number
- 481667122999
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,010 miles (+2,083)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 73,010 miles
- Test number
- 564961567333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,927 miles (+5,289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 70,927 miles
- Test number
- 855451823944
- AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass65,638 miles (+5,080)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 65,638 miles
- Test number
- 199314630763
- AdvisoryRear "A" frame ball joint gaiter deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBody mount crossmember corroded
Pass60,558 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 60,558 miles
- Test number
- 513135675622
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Body Crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail60,558 miles (+5,397)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,558 miles
- Test number
- 328428995459
- Repaired at testRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Body Crossmember corroded
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass55,161 miles (+78)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 55,161 miles
- Test number
- 981616072750
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both sides (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Body crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Fail55,083 miles (+7,792)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,083 miles
- Test number
- 899205662683
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Crossmember (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Both sides (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion Body crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Pass47,291 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 47,291 miles
- Test number
- 662681632925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,288 miles (+7,792)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,288 miles
- Test number
- 200080759801
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak.
- AdvisoryFront Diff oil leak.
Pass39,496 miles (+7,015)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 39,496 miles
- Test number
- 206779145443
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,481 miles (+30)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 32,481 miles
- Test number
- 238729344170
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Fail32,451 miles (+10,410)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,451 miles
- Test number
- 987237344108
- FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Pass22,041 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 22,041 miles
- Test number
- 315639643145
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail22,041 miles (+6,894)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,041 miles
- Test number
- 129498143146
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass15,147 miles (+6,968)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 15,147 miles
- Test number
- 316680752141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,179 miles (-45,744)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 8,179 miles
- Test number
- 478266021112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,923 miles (+49,891)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 53,923 miles
- Test number
- 300274729208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass4,032 miles (+1,456)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 4,032 miles
- Test number
- 414785967140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass2,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2007
- Odometer
- 2,576 miles
- Test number
- 761239436113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about NSL 825
- What vehicle is registration NSL 825 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show NSL 825 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 24 May 2003. 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 NSL 825 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSL 825 is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on NSL 825?
- The MOT on NSL 825 is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has NSL 825 done?
- NSL 825 was recorded at 77,398 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 3,681 miles a year.
- Has NSL 825 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. NSL 825 has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on NSL 825 ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on NSL 825 find?
- NSL 825 passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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