
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
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.
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.
Pass158,870 miles (+730)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 158,870 miles
- Test number
- 796118718460
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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.
Pass124,056 miles (-10,956)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 124,056 miles
- Test number
- 493973079199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,012 miles (+8,349)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 135,012 miles
- Test number
- 971306777245
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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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