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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T62 NAKMOT history

T62 NAK is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 155,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
155,761 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,333 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T62 NAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T62 NAK was last recorded at 155,761 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Feb 2011: 96,417 miles, lower than 913,948 miles on 25 Feb 2010.

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
155,760 miles · 27 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,333 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,761 miles
  • 2025 – 154,161 miles
  • 2024 – 151,962 miles
  • 2023 – 150,957 miles
  • 2022 – 145,353 miles
  • 2021 – 139,510 miles
  • 2020 – 134,768 miles
  • 2019 – 130,809 miles
  • 2018 – 127,231 miles
  • 2017 – 122,565 miles
  • 2016 – 116,713 miles
  • 2015 – 110,427 miles
  • 2014 – 105,901 miles
  • 2013 – 104,383 miles
  • 2012 – 102,168 miles
  • 2011 – 96,417 miles
  • 2010 – 913,948 miles
  • 2009 – 86,418 miles
  • 2008 – 81,018 miles
  • 2007 – 75,001 miles
  • 2006 – 68,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,761 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.

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play slight leak (2.5.A.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

34 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,761 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    155,761 miles
    Test number
    364278405524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail155,760 miles (+1,599)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,760 miles
    Test number
    372629240975
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass154,161 miles (+2,199)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    154,161 miles
    Test number
    105301963536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,962 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,962 miles
    Test number
    222733419696
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail151,962 miles (+1,005)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,962 miles
    Test number
    926523130779
    • DangerousSteering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass150,957 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,957 miles
    Test number
    927639136303
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  7. Fail150,940 miles (+5,587)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,940 miles
    Test number
    939869367363
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough steering box (2.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  8. Pass145,353 miles (+5,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,353 miles
    Test number
    832826105616
    • AdvisoryDiscs poor
  9. Pass139,510 miles (+4,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    139,510 miles
    Test number
    140352352449
    • AdvisoryO/s track rod end slight movement
  10. Pass134,768 miles (+3,959)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,768 miles
    Test number
    338038511574
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroding n/s rear shocker damp front steering rod joint rubber deteriorating
  11. Pass130,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    130,809 miles
    Test number
    634150371622
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Fail130,809 miles (+3,578)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,809 miles
    Test number
    364682351280
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s tre lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Pass127,231 miles (+4,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,231 miles
    Test number
    868415932844
    • AdvisorySlight free movement in n/s f swivel joint
  14. Pass122,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,565 miles
    Test number
    895247512461
    • AdvisoryO/sr disc poor n/sf swivel joint slight play small oil leak rear cross member weak not testable area
  15. Fail122,565 miles (+5,852)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,565 miles
    Test number
    368362972888
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryO/sr disc poor n/sf swivel joint slight play small oil leak rear cross member weak not testable area
  16. Pass116,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,713 miles
    Test number
    226275220204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play slight leak (2.5.A.3b)
  17. Fail116,713 miles (+6,286)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,713 miles
    Test number
    871975617016
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel joint has slight play slight leak (2.5.A.3b)
  18. Pass110,427 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,427 miles
    Test number
    318018555095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,901 miles (+1,518)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,901 miles
    Test number
    509259764087
    • NoteN/S Swivel axle joint has a slight oil leak
    • NoteOil leak
  20. Pass104,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,383 miles
    Test number
    689458053091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail104,383 miles (+2,215)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,383 miles
    Test number
    765598653031
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass102,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,168 miles
    Test number
    329270662003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,168 miles (+5,751)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,168 miles
    Test number
    406880762045
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
  24. Pass96,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    96,417 miles
    Test number
    378735851034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,417 miles (-817,531)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,417 miles
    Test number
    428394651060
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousRear brake discs badly corroded on inner faces
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  26. Pass913,948 miles (+822,562)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    913,948 miles
    Test number
    334066350091
    • NoteOil leak
  27. Fail91,386 miles (+4,968)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    953025850087
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
  28. Pass86,418 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,418 miles
    Test number
    152675059035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail86,409 miles (+5,391)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,409 miles
    Test number
    413634159013
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  30. Pass81,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,018 miles
    Test number
    544236158055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail81,018 miles (+6,017)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,018 miles
    Test number
    142576058064
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  32. Fail75,001 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,001 miles
    Test number
    550180657076
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  33. Pass75,001 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,001 miles
    Test number
    960890757050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass68,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    68,560 miles
    Test number
    571823556008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T62 NAK

Does T62 NAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T62 NAK is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T62 NAK?
The MOT on T62 NAK is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T62 NAK done?
T62 NAK was recorded at 155,761 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,333 miles a year.
Has T62 NAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T62 NAK has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T62 NAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Feb 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T62 NAK find?
T62 NAK passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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