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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

NSU 392MOT history

NSU 392 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

NSU 392 blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
182,348 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,832 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
NSU 392
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

NSU 392 was last recorded at 182,348 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 4,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,053 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,295 miles
Average per year
6,832 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,348 miles
  • 2025 – 178,053 miles
  • 2024 – 176,722 miles
  • 2023 – 175,705 miles
  • 2022 – 174,510 miles
  • 2019 – 172,841 miles
  • 2018 – 167,203 miles
  • 2017 – 159,344 miles
  • 2016 – 145,894 miles
  • 2015 – 134,212 miles
  • 2014 – 129,275 miles
  • 2013 – 124,502 miles
  • 2012 – 117,324 miles
  • 2011 – 105,843 miles
  • 2009 – 81,263 miles
  • 2008 – 61,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,348 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,348 miles (+4,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    182,348 miles
    Test number
    120740232223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass178,053 miles (+1,331)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    178,053 miles
    Test number
    813563139201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,722 miles (+1,017)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    176,722 miles
    Test number
    624482792464
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal and mud some parts not visible

  4. Pass175,705 miles (+1,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    175,705 miles
    Test number
    951598377329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass174,510 miles (+1,669)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    174,510 miles
    Test number
    378625131606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,841 miles (+5,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    172,841 miles
    Test number
    716033777852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram components slightly misaligned ram (2.1.5 (e) (i))

  7. Pass167,203 miles (+7,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,203 miles
    Test number
    479745622998
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Pass159,344 miles (+13,450)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    159,344 miles
    Test number
    532180674299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,894 miles (+11,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    145,894 miles
    Test number
    464584996414
    • AdvisoryBall joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt front on steering damper (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass134,212 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    134,212 miles
    Test number
    818020345056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail134,170 miles (+4,895)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,170 miles
    Test number
    486244135038
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  12. Pass129,275 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,275 miles
    Test number
    397387034026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,269 miles (+4,767)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,269 miles
    Test number
    538165534026
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass124,502 miles (+7,178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    124,502 miles
    Test number
    519492433075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass117,324 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    117,324 miles
    Test number
    197407722032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,843 miles (+24,580)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,843 miles
    Test number
    739092531001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,263 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,263 miles
    Test number
    942999319216
    • NoteAdvise nsf steering ball slight mist of oil at steering ball

  18. Fail81,263 miles (+19,988)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,263 miles
    Test number
    511039919206
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • NoteAdvise nsf steering ball slight mist of oil at steering ball

  19. Pass61,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,275 miles
    Test number
    434171728236
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about NSU 392

What vehicle is registration NSU 392 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show NSU 392 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jul 2005. 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 NSU 392 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on NSU 392 is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on NSU 392?
The MOT on NSU 392 is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has NSU 392 done?
NSU 392 was recorded at 182,348 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 6,832 miles a year.
Has NSU 392 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. NSU 392 has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on NSU 392 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 NSU 392 find?
NSU 392 passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box.

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