LAND ROVER DEFENDER N3ABW has 23 MOTs

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This 1997 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 130,509 miles 11 months ago on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 15:10.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Friday 6th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

N3ABW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 2026130,509 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20246TH NOVEMBER 2025130,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 20231ST NOVEMBER 2024130,367 MI
PASSED12TH OCTOBER 20221ST NOVEMBER 2023130,294 MI
PASSED18TH OCTOBER 20211ST NOVEMBER 2022130,004 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20201ST NOVEMBER 2021129,794 MI
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 20191ST NOVEMBER 2020129,617 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 20181ST NOVEMBER 2019129,297 MI
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 20171ST NOVEMBER 2018129,269 MI
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 20161ST NOVEMBER 2017129,242 MI
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20151ST NOVEMBER 2016129,134 MI
PASSED17TH OCTOBER 201422ND OCTOBER 2015128,836 MI
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201322ND OCTOBER 2014127,874 MI
PASSED30TH JULY 20129TH AUGUST 2013125,649 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leek From Engine....
PASSED18TH JULY 20119TH AUGUST 2012124,646 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak At Side Of Engine....
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20109TH AUGUST 2011123,224 MI
PASSED31ST JULY 20093RD AUGUST 2010122,708 MI
PASSED4TH AUGUST 20083RD AUGUST 2009121,071 MI
FAILED24TH JULY 2008121,071 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  5. USER ENTERED - All Wheel Bearings Feel Rough
  6. USER ENTERED - Steering Damper Bush Worn
PASSED20TH JULY 20071ST AUGUST 2008111,804 MI
FAILED19TH JULY 2007118,028 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20061ST AUGUST 2007109,293 MI
FAILED28TH JULY 2006109,185 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Obstruct Correct Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorated (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Steering Box Insecure (2.2.b.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Seat Belt Damaged But Not Affecting The Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N3ABW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 87% | MOT Failure Rate: 13%

N3ABW MOT Comments

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N3ABW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 130,509 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,661 miles

N3ABW FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration N3ABW was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. Its colour is Green and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 130,509 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 4,661 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Defender beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N3ABW has a 87% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 3 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 10 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 11 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does N3ABW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 N3ABW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N3ABW Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 N3ABW does have Tax. Read more

When does N3ABW Tax expire?

The current Tax for N3ABW will expire in 11 months on Sunday 1st August 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 N3ABW MOT expire?

The current MOT for N3ABW will expire in 2 months on Friday 6th November 2026. Read more

When did N3ABW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N3ABW was on Thursday 9th October 2025 at 15:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N3ABW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for N3ABW we can see 20 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 N3ABW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for N3ABW we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 87% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N3ABW?

N3ABW is registered as a 1997 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has N3ABW done?

The odometer reading for N3ABW at the last MOT in October 2025 was 130,509 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 4,661 miles per year. Read more

How old is N3ABW?

The vehicle N3ABW was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 29 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 1st January 1997. Read more

What colour is N3ABW?

The official colour of N3ABW is recorded as Green. Read more

What engine does N3ABW have?

N3ABW has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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