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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc

R599 NMWMOT history

R599 NMW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 118,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2025.

R599 NMW green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Jan 2026
Mileage
118,434 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 NMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 NMW was last recorded at 118,434 miles on 9 Jan 2025, 4,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,250 miles · 21 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,184 miles
Average per year
2,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,434 miles
  • 2023 – 114,250 miles
  • 2022 – 112,257 miles
  • 2021 – 110,379 miles
  • 2020 – 108,713 miles
  • 2019 – 107,872 miles
  • 2018 – 106,983 miles
  • 2017 – 106,861 miles
  • 2016 – 102,467 miles
  • 2015 – 99,559 miles
  • 2014 – 95,552 miles
  • 2013 – 90,362 miles
  • 2012 – 86,532 miles
  • 2011 – 83,349 miles
  • 2010 – 81,416 miles
  • 2009 – 79,497 miles
  • 2008 – 76,503 miles
  • 2007 – 73,451 miles
  • 2006 – 70,233 miles
  • 2005 – 68,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,434 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat box sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front has excessive corrosion within 30cm of body mount but does not affect overall security of body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front has excessive corrosion within 30cm of body mount but does not affect overall security of body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • General corrosion to chassis and suspension parts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,434 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    593257883383
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat box sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail118,434 miles (+4,184)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,434 miles
    Test number
    691578523361
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat box sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass114,250 miles (+1,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    114,250 miles
    Test number
    686723155328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass112,257 miles (+1,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    112,257 miles
    Test number
    855723123020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides- ontop of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both shock upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass110,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    110,379 miles
    Test number
    220978888907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail110,379 miles (+1,666)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,379 miles
    Test number
    432925832842
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,713 miles (+841)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    108,713 miles
    Test number
    653358388373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,872 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,872 miles
    Test number
    677070027930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,983 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    106,983 miles
    Test number
    705054308585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,861 miles (+4,394)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,861 miles
    Test number
    365066030810
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside and offside front chassis (6.1.A.1)

  11. Pass102,467 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    102,467 miles
    Test number
    476806661426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has excessive corrosion within 30cm of body mount but does not affect overall security of body
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has excessive corrosion within 30cm of body mount but does not affect overall security of body
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and suspension parts

  12. Fail102,463 miles (+2,904)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,463 miles
    Test number
    636614588227
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber cone (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber cone (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front has excessive corrosion within 30cm of body mount but does not affect overall security of body
    • AdvisoryOffside Front has excessive corrosion within 30cm of body mount but does not affect overall security of body
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to chassis and suspension parts

  13. Pass99,559 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    99,559 miles
    Test number
    680464403438
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  14. Fail99,555 miles (+4,003)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,555 miles
    Test number
    751975851220
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  15. Pass95,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    95,552 miles
    Test number
    378307994471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,552 miles (+5,190)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,552 miles
    Test number
    988397994240
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre badly worm on the inner edge 205/60/16

  17. Pass90,362 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    90,362 miles
    Test number
    619744503311
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing low on inner edge

  18. Fail90,362 miles (+3,830)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,362 miles
    Test number
    636453303311
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres wearing low on inner edge

  19. Pass86,532 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    925305302304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass83,349 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    83,349 miles
    Test number
    287378901384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,318 miles (+1,902)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,318 miles
    Test number
    236337191276
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass81,416 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,416 miles
    Test number
    622882290278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass79,497 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,497 miles
    Test number
    133706499299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  24. Fail79,486 miles (+2,983)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,486 miles
    Test number
    771395099217
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  25. Pass76,503 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,503 miles
    Test number
    370459608389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,451 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,451 miles
    Test number
    312109707325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,233 miles (+1,750)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,233 miles
    Test number
    431915306433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    68,483 miles
    Test number
    811458105346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about R599 NMW

Does R599 NMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R599 NMW expired on 8 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R599 NMW?
The MOT on R599 NMW expired on 8 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R599 NMW done?
R599 NMW was recorded at 118,434 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2025, an average of 2,604 miles a year.
Has R599 NMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 NMW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on R599 NMW 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 R599 NMW find?
R599 NMW passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pressure build up slow; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced seat box sill, and 3 more.

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