LAND ROVER DEFENDER M39NLS has 35 MOTs

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This 1994 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 23 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 170,685 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 09:36.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

M39NLS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED1ST JUNE 2027170,685 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED1ST MAY 202529TH MAY 2026169,597 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
PASSED30TH MAY 202429TH MAY 2025168,404 MI
PASSED16TH MAY 202327TH MAY 2024166,576 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Noisy (8.1.1 (a))
PASSED27TH MAY 202227TH MAY 2023163,493 MI
PASSED27TH MAY 202127TH MAY 2022162,388 MI
PASSED28TH MAY 202027TH MAY 2021160,921 MI
FAILED11TH MAY 2020160,918 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH MAY 201918TH NOVEMBER 2020159,190 MI
FAILED16TH MAY 2019159,187 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Drivers Foot Well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Driver's Seat Insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
PASSED23RD APRIL 201818TH MAY 2019156,934 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Washers Weak To Front Screen.
PASSED19TH MAY 201718TH MAY 2018154,194 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Central Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
PASSED9TH MAY 20168TH MAY 2017149,678 MI
PASSED7TH MAY 20157TH MAY 2016144,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
FAILED6TH MAY 2015144,725 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened (5.2.2a)
PASSED8TH MAY 20147TH MAY 2015139,692 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED7TH MAY 2014139,692 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20145TH JANUARY 2015138,842 MI
PASSED2ND JANUARY 20131ST JANUARY 2014131,385 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Unable To Fully Inspect Due To Covers And Sheilds
FAILED2ND JANUARY 2013131,385 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Indicator Switch Faulty (1.4.a.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Unable To Fully Inspect Due To Covers And Sheilds
FAILED15TH DECEMBER 2012131,111 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Fuel Cap/sealing Device Sealing Washer Missing (7.2.4c)
  2. FAIL - Fuel Tank Leaking (7.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Insecure (1.2.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting (6.6.6)
  5. FAIL - Power Steering Pump Leaking From A Failed Component (2.3.3b)
  6. FAIL - Rear Brakes Release Unevenly (3.7.b.4)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  8. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
  9. USER ENTERED - Noise From Offside Front Hub, Cause Unknown
  10. USER ENTERED - Welding On Offside Rear Patch Repair Poor Quality
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 201112TH DECEMBER 2012118,887 MI
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 2011118,880 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber Insecure (2.7.2b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Propshaft Bolts Loose At Transmission Brake, And Slight Play In Uj Joint At Diff End.
PASSED25TH JULY 201124TH JULY 2012118,522 MI
PASSED23RD JULY 201022ND JULY 2011115,434 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Corroded.
FAILED11TH JUNE 2010115,421 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicators Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  5. FAIL - Front Steering Arm Deformed And Unserviceable (2.2.c.1d)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has A Slightly Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  11. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Corroded
  12. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 200928TH DECEMBER 2010114,734 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 2009114,729 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (4.1.d.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Fouling A Part Of The Vehicle (4.1.d.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  10. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED18TH DECEMBER 200817TH DECEMBER 2009112,686 MI
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 2008112,674 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  6. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED5TH DECEMBER 20074TH DECEMBER 2008110,268 MI
FAILED30TH NOVEMBER 2007110,257 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. FAIL - Rear Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Inadequately Supported (3.6.b.1)
  5. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED14TH NOVEMBER 200613TH NOVEMBER 2007107,013 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Direction Indicators Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20057TH NOVEMBER 2006103,450 MI
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2005103,438 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering (6.1.a.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion Which Adversely Affects Braking Or Steering (6.1.a.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

M39NLS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 66% | MOT Failure Rate: 34%

M39NLS MOT Comments

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M39NLS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 170,685 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,334 miles

M39NLS FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration M39NLS was manufactured on Saturday 31st December 1994 so it is currently 32 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 170,685 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,334 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 35 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means M39NLS has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 33 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 2 Major, 1 Dangerous and 39 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently SORN .

Does M39NLS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 20th October 2026 M39NLS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is M39NLS Taxed?

No, as of Tuesday 20th October 2026 M39NLS does not have Tax. The vehicle is declared as SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification). Read more

When does M39NLS MOT expire?

The current MOT for M39NLS will expire in 7 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. Read more

When did M39NLS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for M39NLS was on Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 09:36. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has M39NLS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for M39NLS we can see 23 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has M39NLS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for M39NLS we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 66% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is M39NLS?

M39NLS is registered as a 1994 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has M39NLS done?

The odometer reading for M39NLS at the last MOT in June 2026 was 170,685 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,334 miles per year. Read more

How old is M39NLS?

The vehicle M39NLS was manufactured in 1994 so it is currently 32 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st August 1994. Read more

What colour is M39NLS?

The official colour of M39NLS is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does M39NLS have?

M39NLS has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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