LAND ROVER DEFENDER N5WGM has 30 MOTs

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This 1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 212,928 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 06:12.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 20th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

N5WGM MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED20TH APRIL 2027212,928 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 20253RD JULY 2026212,615 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
FAILED26TH JUNE 2025212,610 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
FAILED27TH MAY 2025212,562 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed Drivers Seatbelt Webbing Has A Large Amount Of Damage Although Not Cut (7.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Brake Master Cylinder/servo Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Bulkhead Has Corrosion Hole Close To Servo Mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Bottom Of Bulkhead Corroded Into Large Hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Bulkhead Under Heater Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Master Cylinder/servo Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Bulkhead To Chassis Mount Corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Master Cylinder/servo Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Bulkhead To Chassis Mount Corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Driver's Door Catch Deteriorated But The Door Can Still Be Readily Opened And Closed Drivers Door Does Not Full Shut And Is Corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Area That Secures Seat Belt On Underside Has Corrosion Hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Body Component Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury Modesty Panel Is Not Secured At Halfway Point (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Rear Towbar Component Excessively Corroded Towing Bracket Is Badly Corroded (6.1.6 (a))
  15. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED14TH JUNE 202413TH JUNE 2025212,471 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Corrosion To Front And Rear Floor Pans And Lower Bulkhead
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Corrosion To All Doors
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED18TH JULY 2023212,389 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Bonnet Cannot Be Secured In The Closed Position (3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended Will Not Unbuckle (7.1.2 (d))
  5. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  7. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Steering Box To Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Body Mount At A-Pillar Location Heavily Corroded But Just Acceptable (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Body Mount At A-Pillar Location Heavily Corroded But Just Acceptable (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Trailing Arm Mounting On The Axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Trailing Arm Mounting On The Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  20. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  21. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  22. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Attachment Bracket/mounting Corroded And Seriously Weakened Chassis Rail Holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  23. MAJOR - Rear Integral Body Structure Corroded To The Extent That The Rigidity Of The Assembly Is Significantly Reduced Rear Crossmember And Bumper Assembly (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  24. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  25. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  26. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  27. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED22ND JULY 202229TH JULY 2023210,613 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED18TH JULY 2022210,611 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  5. DANGEROUS - Sound Deadening Material Likely To Become Detached Under Bonnet. (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Insecurely Attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  15. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED19TH JULY 202129TH JULY 2022203,566 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorbers Has A Slightly Worn Bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Prop Shaft Joint Worn, But Not Excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
PASSED30TH JULY 202029TH JULY 2021196,118 MI
PASSED31ST JULY 201930TH JANUARY 2021187,445 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Joint (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED17TH JULY 2019187,445 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Chassis Leg Along Top & Down Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Joint (6.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Cab Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Cab Mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
PASSED9TH JULY 201820TH JULY 2019178,937 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED13TH JULY 201720TH JULY 2018171,516 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Swivel Hub Leaking Oil
PASSED4TH JULY 201620TH JULY 2017162,429 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Slightly Corroded (2.3.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Swivel Hubs Leaking
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
FAILED21ST JUNE 2016162,345 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1c)
  3. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Not Operating Over A Large Enough Area To Give An Adequate View (8.2.1c)
  4. ADVISORY - N/s And O/s Front Swivels Leaking
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated Rear Axle Flexi Hose (3.6.b.4d)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded On Union At Rear Axle Flexi Hose (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tie Bar/rod Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Behind Front Wheel (6.1.b.2)
  12. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings In Front Of Rear Wheel (6.1.b.2)
  13. FAIL - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings Foot Well And A Pillar (6.1.b.2)
  14. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Oil Leak On Front And Rear Diffs
  15. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Oil Leak On Engine
PASSED9TH JULY 201520TH JULY 2016153,443 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
FAILED1ST JULY 2015153,443 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  3. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Vehicle Structure Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.a.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED24TH JUNE 201420TH JULY 2015147,483 MI
FAILED23RD JUNE 2014147,483 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  7. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  8. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED24TH JUNE 201320TH JULY 2014141,258 MI
FAILED10TH JULY 2012133,828 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
PASSED10TH JULY 201220TH JULY 2013133,828 MI
PASSED22ND JUNE 201120TH JULY 2012126,078 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Radius Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH JULY 201020TH JULY 2011119,647 MI
PASSED16TH JULY 200920TH JULY 2010113,727 MI
FAILED3RD JULY 2008107,238 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Bump Stop Missing
PASSED3RD JULY 200820TH JULY 2009107,238 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nearside Bump Stop Missing
PASSED16TH JULY 200720TH JULY 2008101,753 MI
PASSED21ST JULY 200620TH JULY 200796,058 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Tyre
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N5WGM Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

N5WGM MOT Comments

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N5WGM Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 212,928 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,098 miles

N5WGM FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration N5WGM was manufactured on Monday 30th December 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Yellow and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 212,928 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 7,098 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 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 N5WGM has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 61 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 35 Major, 2 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 8 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does N5WGM have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 N5WGM does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N5WGM Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 21st August 2026 N5WGM does have Tax. Read more

When does N5WGM Tax expire?

The current Tax for N5WGM will expire in 8 months on Saturday 1st May 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 N5WGM MOT expire?

The current MOT for N5WGM will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 20th April 2027. Read more

When did N5WGM have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N5WGM was on Tuesday 21st April 2026 at 06:12. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N5WGM Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for N5WGM 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 N5WGM Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for N5WGM we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N5WGM?

N5WGM is registered as a 1996 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has N5WGM done?

The odometer reading for N5WGM at the last MOT in April 2026 was 212,928 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 7,098 miles per year. Read more

How old is N5WGM?

The vehicle N5WGM was manufactured in 1996 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Friday 21st June 1996. Read more

What colour is N5WGM?

The official colour of N5WGM is recorded as Yellow. Read more

What engine does N5WGM have?

N5WGM has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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