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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

T5 NBMMOT history

T5 NBM is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 90,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Jul 2025
Mileage
90,280 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,705 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 NBM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 NBM was last recorded at 90,280 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 8,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,710 miles · 7 Mar 2019
Between the last two tests
8,570 miles
Average per year
5,705 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 90,280 miles
  • 2019 – 81,710 miles
  • 2018 – 71,287 miles
  • 2017 – 60,608 miles
  • 2016 – 60,395 miles
  • 2014 – 29,628 miles
  • 2013 – 27,455 miles
  • 2012 – 21,413 miles
  • 2011 – 14,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,280 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle upper ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Both front hub seals starting to leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front axle outer seals are wet with oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,280 miles (+8,570)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,280 miles
    Test number
    984090113063
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle upper ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass81,710 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    81,710 miles
    Test number
    451543263168
    • AdvisoryAdditional front light have been disconnected
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals starting to leak

  3. Fail81,710 miles (+10,423)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,710 miles
    Test number
    490123649354
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals starting to leak

  4. Pass71,287 miles (+10,679)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,287 miles
    Test number
    895070004081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,608 miles (+213)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,608 miles
    Test number
    911938673654
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle outer seals are wet with oil

  6. Fail60,395 miles (+12,997)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    564891770160
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front axle outer seals are wet with oil

  7. Pass47,398 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    480487793732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake is a little high

  8. Fail47,398 miles (+17,770)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    739737751014
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake is a little high

  9. Pass29,628 miles (+879)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,628 miles
    Test number
    477146234354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass28,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    28,749 miles
    Test number
    366433864168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,749 miles (+1,294)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,749 miles
    Test number
    485123064131
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass27,455 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,455 miles
    Test number
    738885753189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,413 miles (+2,365)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,413 miles
    Test number
    207638752420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,048 miles (+4,488)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,048 miles
    Test number
    749113552089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    14,560 miles
    Test number
    395618801168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 NBM

Does T5 NBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 NBM expired on 25 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 NBM?
The MOT on T5 NBM expired on 25 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 NBM done?
T5 NBM was recorded at 90,280 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 5,705 miles a year.
Has T5 NBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 NBM has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on T5 NBM 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 T5 NBM find?
T5 NBM passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 4 advisories: front fluid leak, but not excessive hub seals leaking; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle upper ball joint, and 1 more.

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