LAND ROVER

DEFENDER · Blue

N743 NFW

MOTExpired

MOT due2 Mar 2026

First reg23 Feb 1996

Mileage119,573 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

30 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 18 September 2025.

PASSED · 3 Mar 2025

Test date3 Mar 2025

Expiry2 Mar 2026

Test number172151946998

Mileage119,573 mi

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

FAILED · 3 Mar 2025

Test date3 Mar 2025

Expiry—

Test number752275870379

Mileage119,573 mi

PrsBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

PASSED · 10 Jun 2023

Test date10 Jun 2023

Expiry9 Jun 2024

Test number833906164217

Mileage118,126 mi

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

FAILED · 7 Jun 2023

Test date7 Jun 2023

Expiry—

Test number696601588559

Mileage118,126 mi

DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

FAILED · 2 May 2023

Test date2 May 2023

Expiry—

Test number464344034693

Mileage118,126 mi

MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front of outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 front and rear of outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near hanger (6.1.2 (a))

DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt also link from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF and NSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

PASSED · 22 Apr 2022

Test date22 Apr 2022

Expiry21 Apr 2023

Test number661209238656

Mileage116,398 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FAILED · 21 Mar 2022

Test date21 Mar 2022

Expiry—

Test number518116163033

Mileage116,398 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))

MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both very heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat base mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

PASSED · 23 Mar 2021

Test date23 Mar 2021

Expiry22 Mar 2022

Test number781704532078

Mileage115,256 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

FAILED · 23 Feb 2021

Test date23 Feb 2021

Expiry—

Test number244520503401

Mileage115,189 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

PASSED · 4 Feb 2020

Test date4 Feb 2020

Expiry3 Feb 2021

Test number561197558010

Mileage113,644 mi

MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FAILED · 20 Nov 2019

Test date20 Nov 2019

Expiry—

Test number247029466680

Mileage113,640 mi

MajorVehicle Identification Number not displayed (0.2 (a))

AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged and buckle (7.1.2 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorPower steering pump leaking or connections to pump (2.1.5 (a))

MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x7 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))

DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure Seat base corroded (6.2.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

PASSED · 9 Dec 2018

Test date9 Dec 2018

Expiry8 Dec 2019

Test number270587995974

Mileage111,412 mi

AdvisoryOil Leak +Tyres Perished+Structure Corroded + Front Drive Shaft Worn

FAILED · 21 Nov 2018

Test date21 Nov 2018

Expiry—

Test number337350544493

Mileage111,412 mi

MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Missing (6.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorFront Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pin insecure (1.1.13 (c))

MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

AdvisoryFront Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

PASSED · 10 Nov 2017

Test date10 Nov 2017

Expiry1 Dec 2018

Test number146258353445

Mileage109,058 mi

FAILED · 6 Nov 2017

Test date6 Nov 2017

Expiry—

Test number281330037177

Mileage109,057 mi

FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FailNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'A' pillar bottom of door (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'A' pillar below windscreen and inside door openng (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings round outrigger bracket to body (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers seat box (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell door side (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bracket for seat belt to body (6.1.B.2)

FailNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings round outrigger bracket to body/seatbelt (6.1.B.2)

FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell door side (6.1.B.2)

FailNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'A' pillar top, under windscreen (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead behind heater box under wing top (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rear bottom (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis bottom radius arm mount (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bolt missing from end of outrigger to A piller (6.1.B.2)

FailDrag link end ball joint has excessive play drop arm end (2.2.B.1f)

FailNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under main cross member (6.1.B.2)

FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively squidgy part missing (8.2.2)

PASSED · 2 Dec 2016

Test date2 Dec 2016

Expiry1 Dec 2017

Test number834222058529

Mileage107,034 mi

PASSED · 12 Oct 2015

Test date12 Oct 2015

Expiry23 Oct 2016

Test number708409976419

Mileage104,029 mi

Advisoryoil leak / underbody rusty

FAILED · 9 Oct 2015

Test date9 Oct 2015

Expiry—

Test number378872264533

Mileage104,029 mi

FailRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

FailNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Advisoryoil leak / underbody rusty

PASSED · 24 Oct 2014

Test date24 Oct 2014

Expiry23 Oct 2015

Test number749897894272

Mileage101,224 mi

FAILED · 20 Oct 2014

Test date20 Oct 2014

Expiry—

Test number559933994231

Mileage101,224 mi

FailNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

FailFront Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

FailDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

PASSED · 23 Oct 2013

Test date23 Oct 2013

Expiry22 Oct 2014

Test number177806593277

Mileage98,212 mi

FAILED · 22 Oct 2013

Test date22 Oct 2013

Expiry—

Test number477195193248

Mileage98,212 mi

FailRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

FailOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

User Enteredoil leaks from engine.

PASSED · 19 Oct 2012

Test date19 Oct 2012

Expiry18 Oct 2013

Test number735433892273

Mileage95,034 mi

AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

User Enteredshockers corroded

FAILED · 15 Oct 2012

Test date15 Oct 2012

Expiry—

Test number919059382268

Mileage95,002 mi

FailOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

FailRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

User Enteredshockers corroded

PASSED · 4 Oct 2011

Test date4 Oct 2011

Expiry5 Oct 2012

Test number539657171239

Mileage91,327 mi

AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

User Enteredrear discs worn

User Enterednon standard exhaust fitted to n/s body

User Enteredrear x member shows welded areas

FAILED · 1 Oct 2011

Test date1 Oct 2011

Expiry—

Test number545904871269

Mileage91,325 mi

FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

User Enteredrear discs worn

User Enterednon standard exhaust fitted to n/s body

User Enteredrear x member shows welded areas

PASSED · 6 Oct 2010

Test date6 Oct 2010

Expiry5 Oct 2011

Test number343059570417

Mileage87,866 mi

AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User Enterednon standard exhaust fitting to n/s body

FAILED · 23 Sep 2010

Test date23 Sep 2010

Expiry—

Test number923876260201

Mileage87,795 mi

FailRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

FailNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

FailOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Advisorycoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

User Enterednon standard exhaust fitting to n/s body

PASSED · 14 Sep 2009

Test date14 Sep 2009

Expiry13 Sep 2010

Test number554047259234

Mileage83,273 mi

FAILED · 12 Sep 2009

Test date12 Sep 2009

Expiry—

Test number363915959411

Mileage83,273 mi

FailOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FailNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

PASSED · 13 Sep 2008

Test date13 Sep 2008

Expiry12 Sep 2009

Test number651327558246

Mileage78,023 mi

PASSED · 4 Sep 2007

Test date4 Sep 2007

Expiry3 Sep 2008

Test number784717947257

Mileage71,128 mi

FAILED · 3 Sep 2007

Test date3 Sep 2007

Expiry—

Test number670166847290

Mileage71,128 mi

FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FailNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

User Enteredo/s outer mirror slightly damaged