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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

V1 NEMMOT history

V1 NEM is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 117,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

V1 NEM silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
117,660 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 NEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 NEM was last recorded at 117,660 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
115,418 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,242 miles
Average per year
5,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,660 miles
  • 2025 – 115,418 miles
  • 2024 – 113,219 miles
  • 2023 – 110,978 miles
  • 2022 – 107,255 miles
  • 2021 – 104,197 miles
  • 2020 – 101,551 miles
  • 2019 – 96,244 miles
  • 2018 – 91,826 miles
  • 2017 – 84,742 miles
  • 2016 – 77,599 miles
  • 2015 – 72,107 miles
  • 2014 – 64,812 miles
  • 2013 – 56,593 miles
  • 2012 – 44,848 miles
  • 2011 – 37,374 miles
  • 2010 – 30,433 miles
  • 2009 – 23,266 miles
  • 2008 – 16,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,660 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row lap belt (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust centre box/tail pipe flange heavily corroded

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.

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,660 miles (+2,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    117,660 miles
    Test number
    263449837071
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row lap belt (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box/tail pipe flange heavily corroded

  2. Pass115,418 miles (+2,199)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    115,418 miles
    Test number
    784722832102
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe/centre box flange corroded

  3. Pass113,219 miles (+2,241)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    113,219 miles
    Test number
    202889813988
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel Arch Broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass110,978 miles (+3,723)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    110,978 miles
    Test number
    316437887335
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass107,255 miles (+3,058)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    107,255 miles
    Test number
    713320114806
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass104,197 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    104,197 miles
    Test number
    396345848604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,551 miles (+5,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,551 miles
    Test number
    879356908090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,244 miles (+4,418)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,244 miles
    Test number
    969250111787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,826 miles (+7,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,826 miles
    Test number
    871886691927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass84,742 miles (+7,143)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    84,742 miles
    Test number
    408123115221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass77,599 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    77,599 miles
    Test number
    161692825037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,107 miles (+7,295)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,107 miles
    Test number
    748676067683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,812 miles (+8,219)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,812 miles
    Test number
    428848504337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,593 miles (+11,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,593 miles
    Test number
    568020963234
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass44,848 miles (+7,474)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,848 miles
    Test number
    237019362252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,374 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,374 miles
    Test number
    837706651212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,433 miles (+7,167)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    30,433 miles
    Test number
    531599650252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,266 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,266 miles
    Test number
    850897959260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,978 miles
    Test number
    471012668281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,978 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,978 miles
    Test number
    581862368249
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Questions about V1 NEM

Does V1 NEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 NEM is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 NEM?
The MOT on V1 NEM is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 NEM done?
V1 NEM was recorded at 117,660 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,590 miles a year.
Has V1 NEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 NEM has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2008.
Has the mileage on V1 NEM 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 V1 NEM find?
V1 NEM passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 2nd row lap belt; rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember; exhaust centre box/tail pipe flange heavily corroded.

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