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LAND ROVER

DEFENDER · Red

P396 NRL
MOTExpired
MOT due5 Sep 2025
First reg1 Aug 1996
Mileage106,691 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

29 years and 11 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 30 July 2025.

PASSED · 6 Sep 2024
Test date6 Sep 2024
Expiry5 Sep 2025
Test number581144530276
Mileage106,691 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 6 Sep 2024
Test date6 Sep 2024
Expiry
Test number329665291366
Mileage106,691 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Running along top of chassis (1.1.11 (c))
MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED · 29 Aug 2023
Test date29 Aug 2023
Expiry5 Sep 2024
Test number595377775830
Mileage100,386 mi
MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front idler gear dust cap Damaged or deteriorated, preventing ingress of dirt
AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive strongly advised (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 6 Sep 2022
Test date6 Sep 2022
Expiry5 Sep 2023
Test number602958901325
Mileage94,774 mi
Advisoryengine oil leak
AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box showing signs of corrosion [leaking gases] (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED · 6 Aug 2021
Test date6 Aug 2021
Expiry5 Aug 2022
Test number778545185699
Mileage89,248 mi
Advisoryweld repairs have been covered with underseal/paint
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED · 26 Jul 2021
Test date26 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number981917433982
Mileage89,248 mi
MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint . (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember by steering damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper wishbone crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing circumfrential cracking to inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Advisoryweld repairs have been covered with underseal/paint
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))
MajorFuel pipe insecure from tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
FAILED · 15 May 2019
Test date15 May 2019
Expiry
Test number931116671489
Mileage89,225 mi
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
DangerousOffside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED · 27 Apr 2013
Test date27 Apr 2013
Expiry26 Apr 2014
Test number756997313143
Mileage86,691 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
FAILED · 26 Apr 2013
Test date26 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number428866613110
Mileage86,660 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
FailOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
FailOffside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
FailOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 13 Jul 2012
Test date13 Jul 2012
Expiry12 Jul 2013
Test number988215792144
Mileage85,251 mi
User Enterednearside front door check strap broken
FAILED · 2 Jul 2012
Test date2 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number549954582122
Mileage85,251 mi
FailParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FailDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
FailFront passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FailOffside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
FailNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
User Enterednearside front door check strap broken
User Enteredfront propshaft loose at axle joint
User Enteredrear propshaft uj excessive play
PASSED · 23 Jun 2011
Test date23 Jun 2011
Expiry4 Jul 2012
Test number688074271115
Mileage84,200 mi
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
User Enteredcorrotion parts of chassis
User Enteredrear coil springs corrodeing
User Enteredslight corrotion parts of brake pipes and hose ferrals
User Enteredtrackrodend rubber gaiters split
User Enteredrear inner pads starting to look low
User Enteredhole n/s/f bulkhaed not within 30 cm of any mount
User Enteredpassanger n/s/f door inner, able to open from inside but have to pull door mechanism to open, advise repair advised
User Enteredrear spring mounts on axle corrodeing
FAILED · 17 Jun 2011
Test date17 Jun 2011
Expiry
Test number648568861147
Mileage84,200 mi
FailOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
User Enteredcorrotion parts of chassis
User Enteredrear coil springs corrodeing
User Enteredslight corrotion parts of brake pipes and hose ferrals
User Enteredtrackrodend rubber gaiters split
User Enteredrear inner pads starting to look low
User Enteredhole n/s/f bulkhaed not within 30 cm of any mount
User Enteredpassanger n/s/f door inner, able to open from inside but have to pull door mechanism to open, advise repair advised
PASSED · 1 Jul 2010
Test date1 Jul 2010
Expiry4 Jul 2011
Test number491342880108
Mileage82,394 mi
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User Enteredslight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
User Enteredfront coils springs corrodeing
User Enteredinner door cards not fitted
User Enteredhole n/s/f hole on door piller not withing 30cm of any mount
FAILED · 28 Jun 2010
Test date28 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number941609470103
Mileage82,349 mi
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
FailNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
FailOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
FailRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
User Enteredslight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
User Enteredfront coils springs corrodeing
PASSED · 29 Jun 2009
Test date29 Jun 2009
Expiry4 Jul 2010
Test number260190589130
Mileage80,460 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User EnteredBattery insecure
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
User EnteredOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
FAILED · 23 Jun 2009
Test date23 Jun 2009
Expiry
Test number821214579151
Mileage80,460 mi
FailOffside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PrsOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PrsNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FailOffside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
FailNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
DangerousNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
FailExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
FailDetachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
User Enteredpower steering noisy
User EnteredOil leak
User EnteredNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
User EnteredOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
User Enteredboth rear driveshafts loose
Dangerousvehicle wanders excessively due to rear axle movement
User Enterednearside rear brake backplate damaged
PASSED · 1 Jul 2008
Test date1 Jul 2008
Expiry4 Jul 2009
Test number963063188127
Mileage79,190 mi
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
FAILED · 27 Jun 2008
Test date27 Jun 2008
Expiry
Test number510919278158
Mileage79,156 mi
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 5 Jul 2007
Test date5 Jul 2007
Expiry4 Jul 2008
Test number210386987497
Mileage78,397 mi
User Enteredboth seat belt webbs damaged but servicable
FAILED · 4 Jul 2007
Test date4 Jul 2007
Expiry
Test number240755787416
Mileage78,397 mi
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
FailOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
User Enteredboth seat belt webbs damaged but serviceable
PASSED · 27 Jun 2006
Test date27 Jun 2006
Expiry26 Jun 2007
Test number931958176100
Mileage77,023 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)