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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

PNJ 3MOT history

PNJ 3 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

PNJ 3 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
158,870 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PNJ 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PNJ 3 was last recorded at 158,870 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 730 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2009: 124,056 miles, lower than 135,012 miles on 3 Oct 2007.
  • 23 Dec 2016: 2,016 miles, lower than 124,056 miles on 22 Jun 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
158,140 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
730 miles
Average per year
2,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,870 miles
  • 2025 – 158,140 miles
  • 2024 – 155,097 miles
  • 2023 – 151,370 miles
  • 2022 – 147,614 miles
  • 2021 – 145,535 miles
  • 2018 – 145,467 miles
  • 2016 – 2,016 miles
  • 2009 – 124,056 miles
  • 2007 – 135,012 miles
  • 2006 – 126,663 miles
  • 2005 – 117,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,870 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front nsf swivel slight oill eak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drop arm

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,870 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    158,870 miles
    Test number
    796118718460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,140 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    158,140 miles
    Test number
    166671618251
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf swivel slight oill eak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail158,138 miles (+3,041)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,138 miles
    Test number
    361039004857
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front nsf swivel slight oill eak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass155,097 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    155,097 miles
    Test number
    180801735694
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail155,093 miles (+3,723)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,093 miles
    Test number
    145782846667
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible no leveling device fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass151,370 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    151,370 miles
    Test number
    502106999605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  7. Fail151,337 miles (+3,723)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,337 miles
    Test number
    286318113142
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  8. Pass147,614 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,614 miles
    Test number
    723440226299
    • AdvisoryO/s/front wind screen scratches on glass
  9. Fail147,612 miles (+2,077)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,612 miles
    Test number
    767931486232
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking disc covered in oil (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/front wind screen scratches on glass
  10. Pass145,535 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,535 miles
    Test number
    361729701011
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both uj's worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass145,467 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,467 miles
    Test number
    863927683187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail145,459 miles (+143,443)25 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,459 miles
    Test number
    885181965324
    • FailureCentral Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside axle mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureCentral Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear axle mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Faulty switch (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not spraying window (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember join (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Front (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outrigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Crossmember join (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seat box mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Gearbox mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar wiring loose but no tow are fitted
  13. Pass2,016 miles (-122,040)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    2,016 miles
    Test number
    927939527711
    • AdvisoryLower under side of vehicle heavily undersealed.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily welded.
  14. Pass124,056 miles (-10,956)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    124,056 miles
    Test number
    493973079199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,012 miles (+8,349)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    135,012 miles
    Test number
    971306777245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass126,663 miles (+9,163)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    126,663 miles
    Test number
    253145986229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear bump stop missing
  17. Pass117,500 miles (+73)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    117,500 miles
    Test number
    431401405411
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteN/s front hub seal has a slight oil leak
  18. Fail117,427 miles12 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,427 miles
    Test number
    852132995255
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s front hub seal leaking oil

Questions about PNJ 3

What vehicle is registration PNJ 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PNJ 3 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1993. 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 PNJ 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PNJ 3 is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on PNJ 3?
The MOT on PNJ 3 is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PNJ 3 done?
PNJ 3 was recorded at 158,870 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 2,003 miles a year.
Has PNJ 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PNJ 3 has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on PNJ 3 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PNJ 3 find?
PNJ 3 passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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