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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T957 NAWMOT history

T957 NAW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 153,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2025
Mileage
153,316 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T957 NAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T957 NAW was last recorded at 153,316 miles on 6 Jun 2024, 834 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jun 2009: 104,429 miles, lower than 998,698 miles on 29 Jul 2008.

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
152,482 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
834 miles
Average per year
3,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,316 miles
  • 2023 – 152,482 miles
  • 2022 – 151,462 miles
  • 2021 – 149,983 miles
  • 2020 – 148,402 miles
  • 2019 – 146,377 miles
  • 2018 – 144,147 miles
  • 2017 – 142,099 miles
  • 2016 – 138,474 miles
  • 2015 – 133,203 miles
  • 2014 – 124,431 miles
  • 2013 – 117,619 miles
  • 2012 – 111,630 miles
  • 2011 – 110,132 miles
  • 2010 – 107,896 miles
  • 2009 – 104,455 miles
  • 2008 – 998,698 miles
  • 2007 – 95,552 miles
  • 2006 – 87,915 miles
  • 2005 – 81,416 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,316 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral body cross member has been repaired and undersealed
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryChassis has surface corrosion

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Heavy underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Outer Seat belt slightly damaged all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Underside corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 27 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,316 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    153,316 miles
    Test number
    841653020180
    • AdvisoryCentral body cross member has been repaired and undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis has surface corrosion

  2. Fail153,316 miles (+834)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,316 miles
    Test number
    655155693953
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral body cross member has been repaired and undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis has surface corrosion

  3. Pass152,482 miles (+1,020)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    152,482 miles
    Test number
    304260969690
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass151,462 miles (+1,479)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,462 miles
    Test number
    125107683966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy underside corrosion

  5. Pass149,983 miles (+1,581)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,983 miles
    Test number
    659283564574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy underside corrosion

  6. Pass148,402 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    148,402 miles
    Test number
    836085153643
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt slightly damaged all 4 (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering notchy
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  7. Fail148,400 miles (+2,023)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,400 miles
    Test number
    357164762681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt slightly damaged all 4 (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering notchy
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  8. Pass146,377 miles (+2,230)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    146,377 miles
    Test number
    540689206718
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOuter Seat belt slightly damaged all 4 (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion

  9. Pass144,147 miles (+2,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    144,147 miles
    Test number
    957372510661
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper slightly damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass142,099 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,099 miles
    Test number
    486806861261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  11. Fail142,078 miles (+3,604)4 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,078 miles
    Test number
    211951461503
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  12. Pass138,474 miles (+5,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,474 miles
    Test number
    485878666662
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing noisey
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt mount very rusty

  13. Pass133,203 miles (+125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,203 miles
    Test number
    204978678092
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail133,078 miles (+8,647)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,078 miles
    Test number
    694516448588
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass124,431 miles (+6)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    124,431 miles
    Test number
    317747564420
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail124,425 miles (+6,806)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,425 miles
    Test number
    836345264241
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass117,619 miles (+5,989)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    117,619 miles
    Test number
    918411993274
    • NoteBoth rear tyres and nearside front tyre low

  18. Pass111,630 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    219459352226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f swivel joint has slight leak

  19. Fail111,630 miles (+1,498)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,630 miles
    Test number
    529406352264
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/f swivel joint has slight leak

  20. Pass110,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    110,132 miles
    Test number
    937966731296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail110,132 miles (+75)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,132 miles
    Test number
    485665631282
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

  22. Fail110,057 miles (+2,161)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,057 miles
    Test number
    147495311221
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  23. Pass107,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    107,896 miles
    Test number
    354604820477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail107,896 miles (+3,441)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,896 miles
    Test number
    590481920266
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass104,455 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    104,455 miles
    Test number
    211847889112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail104,429 miles (-894,269)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,429 miles
    Test number
    340180989194
    • FailureFront Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  27. Pass998,698 miles (+903,146)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    998,698 miles
    Test number
    783171818277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass95,552 miles (+7,637)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    95,552 miles
    Test number
    980933017219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass87,915 miles (+6,499)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,915 miles
    Test number
    352786006207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass81,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    81,416 miles
    Test number
    133318405211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T957 NAW

Does T957 NAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T957 NAW expired on 5 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T957 NAW?
The MOT on T957 NAW expired on 5 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T957 NAW done?
T957 NAW was recorded at 153,316 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2024, an average of 3,812 miles a year.
Has T957 NAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T957 NAW has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T957 NAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T957 NAW find?
T957 NAW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2024 with 5 advisories: central body cross member has been repaired and undersealed; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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