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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,494 cc

P765 NKOMOT history

P765 NKO is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Jun 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 170,476 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

P765 NKO black 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
170,476 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P765 NKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P765 NKO was last recorded at 170,476 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Feb 2016: 142,246 miles, lower than 142,420 miles on 25 Jan 2016.

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
167,392 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,084 miles
Average per year
4,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,476 miles
  • 2025 – 167,392 miles
  • 2024 – 162,320 miles
  • 2023 – 158,620 miles
  • 2022 – 154,411 miles
  • 2021 – 152,100 miles
  • 2020 – 149,355 miles
  • 2019 – 148,432 miles
  • 2018 – 147,421 miles
  • 2016 – 142,246 miles
  • 2015 – 136,516 miles
  • 2014 – 132,262 miles
  • 2012 – 124,146 miles
  • 2011 – 112,666 miles
  • 2010 – 107,520 miles
  • 2009 – 98,765 miles
  • 2008 – 90,903 miles
  • 2007 – 86,095 miles
  • 2006 – 80,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,476 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Play in near side front track rod end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on calapiers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,476 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    170,476 miles
    Test number
    413724647781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail170,476 miles (+3,084)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,476 miles
    Test number
    258902364203
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass167,392 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    167,392 miles
    Test number
    112326886500
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlay in near side front track rod end

  4. Fail167,392 miles (+5,072)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,392 miles
    Test number
    493201439223
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryPlay in near side front track rod end

  5. Pass162,320 miles (+3,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    162,320 miles
    Test number
    215900383832
    • AdvisoryPlay in near side front track rod end
    • AdvisoryRear side lamp lenses fading

  6. Pass158,620 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,620 miles
    Test number
    213662987275
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  7. Fail158,605 miles (+4,194)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,605 miles
    Test number
    793741302008
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Pass154,411 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,411 miles
    Test number
    969593214327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail154,396 miles (+2,296)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,396 miles
    Test number
    226293793113
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass152,100 miles (+2,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,100 miles
    Test number
    901898819913
    • AdvisoryFront suspension turrets rusting at rear
    • AdvisoryPlay at near side front wheel
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank support / outrigger rusting

  11. Pass149,355 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,355 miles
    Test number
    264395881431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on calapiers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in wiper linkages - swept area ok

  12. Fail149,349 miles (+917)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,349 miles
    Test number
    367875590017
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking leaks @ injector area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside on calapiers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in wiper linkages - swept area ok

  13. Pass148,432 miles (+1,011)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,432 miles
    Test number
    143758674092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass147,421 miles (+5,175)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,421 miles
    Test number
    925089634394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass142,246 miles (-174)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    142,246 miles
    Test number
    355387890385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s front steel brake pipe rusty

  16. Fail142,420 miles (+5,904)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,420 miles
    Test number
    926919352206
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryAreas of surface corrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine - onto exhaust and other components

  17. Pass136,516 miles (+4,254)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    136,516 miles
    Test number
    578985105024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass132,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    132,262 miles
    Test number
    748485114097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail132,362 miles (+8,216)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,362 miles
    Test number
    837765414067
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  20. Pass124,146 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,146 miles
    Test number
    796585252340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail124,146 miles (+11,480)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,146 miles
    Test number
    697355252325
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass112,666 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    112,666 miles
    Test number
    218437781443
    • NoteRear roll bar links in poor condition

  23. Fail112,660 miles (+5,140)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    736125081104
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteRear roll bar links in poor condition

  24. Pass107,520 miles (+8,755)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    107,520 miles
    Test number
    543744470237
    • NoteRear number plate discoloured

  25. Pass98,765 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    470954679223
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear no.plate deteriorating

  26. Fail98,765 miles (+7,862)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,765 miles
    Test number
    983372779207
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear no.plate deteriorating

  27. Pass90,903 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    90,903 miles
    Test number
    321894418457
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate dirty
    • NoteRear propshaft joint has play

  28. Fail90,897 miles (+4,802)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,897 miles
    Test number
    573474418221
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear number plate dirty
    • NoteRear propshaft joint has play

  29. Pass86,095 miles (+6,023)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    86,095 miles
    Test number
    340876367196
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass80,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    80,072 miles
    Test number
    762843756165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P765 NKO

Does P765 NKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P765 NKO is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P765 NKO?
The MOT on P765 NKO is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P765 NKO done?
P765 NKO was recorded at 170,476 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,455 miles a year.
Has P765 NKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P765 NKO has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on P765 NKO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P765 NKO find?
P765 NKO passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower chassis rail, and 2 more.

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