LAND ROVER DEFENDER N33MUF has 29 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2001 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 223,272 miles 2 weeks ago on Friday 22nd May 2026 at 13:14.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 3rd June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

N33MUF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED3RD JUNE 2027223,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED22ND MAY 2026223,269 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Inner Wheel Arch, Marked With Yellow Chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD JUNE 20253RD JUNE 2026212,345 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Surface Rust On Suspension And Chassis
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND JUNE 2025212,334 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Surface Rust On Suspension And Chassis
  2. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Fuel System Component Leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH JUNE 20243RD JUNE 2025208,415 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Swivel Seal Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hub Seal Leak
FAILED16TH MAY 2024208,408 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Central Rear Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion To The Extent That Overall Security Or Stability Of The Body Is Impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Swivel Seal Leaking
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hub Seal Leaking
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED16TH APRIL 2024208,394 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion To The Extent That Overall Security Or Stability Of The Body Is Impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion To The Extent That Overall Security Or Stability Of The Body Is Impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Outer Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion To The Extent That Overall Security Or Stability Of The Body Is Impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Cross Member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Test Not Completed Because Smoke Levels Are Significantly In Excess Of The Specified Limit Values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  11. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Coolant Leak
  15. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  18. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  19. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  20. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  21. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  22. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  23. ADVISORY - Body Mounts Corroded
PASSED13TH JULY 202212TH JULY 2023207,644 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Axel Slight Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Hub Slight Leak
PASSED19TH MAY 202118TH MAY 2022203,755 MI
FAILED12TH MAY 2021203,749 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Sound Not In Accordance With Requirements (7.7 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened Shock Mtg (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20205TH MARCH 2021200,918 MI
PASSED6TH MARCH 20195TH MARCH 2020199,347 MI
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201826TH FEBRUARY 2019198,874 MI
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201630TH SEPTEMBER 2017197,905 MI
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 2016197,905 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
FAILED1ST MARCH 2016197,903 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Crossmember (6.6.6)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Chassis (6.6.6)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Excessively Corroded Within 30cm Of Towbar Mounting Chassis (6.6.6)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Around Steering Box.
PASSED2ND MARCH 20151ST MARCH 2016195,432 MI
FAILED28TH FEBRUARY 2015195,432 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Pedal Anti-Slip Provision Incomplete (3.3.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
  6. FAIL - Offside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  8. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  9. FAIL - Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  10. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201416TH FEBRUARY 2015192,529 MI
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20133RD FEBRUARY 2014183,560 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201216TH JANUARY 2013176,801 MI
FAILED17TH JANUARY 2012176,801 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED17TH FEBRUARY 201123RD FEBRUARY 2012162,949 MI
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201023RD FEBRUARY 2011148,303 MI
PASSED13TH FEBRUARY 200912TH FEBRUARY 2010134,199 MI
PASSED12TH FEBRUARY 200811TH FEBRUARY 2009123,694 MI
FAILED11TH FEBRUARY 2008123,679 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Fuel System Component Leaking (7.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Braking System Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED25TH MAY 200725TH MAY 2008117,248 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED26TH MAY 200625TH MAY 2007107,576 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Small Stone Chip In Front Windscreen
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N33MUF Passed/Failed

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

N33MUF MOT Comments

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N33MUF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 223,272 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,931 miles

N33MUF FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration N33MUF was manufactured on Monday 25th June 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 223,272 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 8,931 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N33MUF has a 66% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 34 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 18 Major, 5 Dangerous and 19 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Defender is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does N33MUF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 7th June 2026 N33MUF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N33MUF Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 7th June 2026 N33MUF does have Tax. Read more

When does N33MUF Tax expire?

The current Tax for N33MUF will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st March 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does N33MUF MOT expire?

The current MOT for N33MUF will expire in 12 months on Thursday 3rd June 2027. Read more

When did N33MUF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N33MUF was on Friday 22nd May 2026 at 13:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N33MUF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for N33MUF we can see 19 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 N33MUF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for N33MUF we can see 10 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 N33MUF?

N33MUF is registered as a 2001 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has N33MUF done?

The odometer reading for N33MUF at the last MOT in May 2026 was 223,272 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 8,931 miles per year. Read more

How old is N33MUF?

The vehicle N33MUF was manufactured in 2001 so it is currently 25 years old. It was first registered on Monday 25th June 2001. Read more

What colour is N33MUF?

The official colour of N33MUF is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does N33MUF have?

N33MUF has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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