LAND ROVER DEFENDER N917HRL has 35 MOTs

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This 1995 LAND ROVER DEFENDER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 15 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 176,302 miles 2 months ago on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 11:14.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Friday 15th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

N917HRL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH JANUARY 2027176,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED15TH JANUARY 2026176,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. PRS - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED9TH JANUARY 202515TH JANUARY 2026175,797 MI
FAILED9TH JANUARY 2025175,797 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED16TH JANUARY 202415TH JANUARY 2025174,832 MI
FAILED16TH NOVEMBER 2023174,802 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Between Front And Rear Sus Arm Mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Between Front And Rear Sus Arm Mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting X2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting X2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Rear Cross Member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  15. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  16. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded To The Extent That Control Of The Vehicle Is Likely To Be Adversely Affected Spring Saddle On Rear Axle Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  17. MAJOR - Central Rear Suspension Component Ball Joint Excessively Worn Axle Mounting Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  18. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Bump Stop Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  19. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Bump Stop Mounting Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  20. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  21. MAJOR - Brake Performance Unable To Be Tested Not Tested Due To Rear Axle/spring Mounting Condition (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 20221ST DECEMBER 2023173,758 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20215TH NOVEMBER 2022173,017 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
FAILED4TH NOVEMBER 2021173,017 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. PRS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. PRS - Offside Outer Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  6. PRS - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20205TH NOVEMBER 2021171,774 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED6TH NOVEMBER 2020171,774 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Switch Inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. DANGEROUS - Front Prop Shaft Joint So Worn It Is Likely To Fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pipe/hose Has Slight Seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED6TH DECEMBER 201913TH DECEMBER 2020170,736 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2019170,736 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Cause A Short Circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Outer Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Insecurely Attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorbers Insecurely Attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 201813TH DECEMBER 2019169,559 MI
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 2018169,559 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Reflector Missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Exhaust System Insecure Tailpipe Brocken/detached (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 201714TH JANUARY 2019167,703 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Above Axle (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Propshaft Universal Joint Worn Rear
PASSED6TH JANUARY 201714TH JANUARY 2018164,886 MI
PASSED15TH JANUARY 201614TH JANUARY 2017159,325 MI
PASSED26TH FEBRUARY 201426TH FEBRUARY 2015157,839 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 2014157,838 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Upper Shock Absorber Has An Excessively Worn Bush (2.7.4)
  7. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated (6.3.1d)
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201326TH FEBRUARY 2014153,079 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Front Steering Damper Bush
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Brake Disc Scored
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 201226TH FEBRUARY 2013150,656 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED27TH FEBRUARY 2012150,656 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED7TH FEBRUARY 201110TH FEBRUARY 2012146,873 MI
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2011146,872 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Excessively Damaged So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  9. FAIL - Offside Front Power Steering Component(s) Leaking From A Failed Seal (2.3.3b)
  10. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  11. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  12. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  13. FAIL - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Of Any Colour (7.4.b.4)
  14. FAIL - Emissions Not Tested (7.0)
PASSED11TH FEBRUARY 201010TH FEBRUARY 2011143,898 MI
FAILED3RD FEBRUARY 2010143,898 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Pedal Has No Servo Assistance (3.3.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  3. FAIL - Driver's Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.b.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Drag Link End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. FAIL - Centre Rear Lower Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  8. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.c.1a)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 200820TH DECEMBER 2009141,352 MI
FAILED18TH DECEMBER 2008141,352 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 200720TH DECEMBER 2008131,272 MI
FAILED4TH DECEMBER 2007131,272 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Socket Spring Weak (2.2.b.1e)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  8. USER ENTERED - Slight Leak From Steering Box
FAILED28TH NOVEMBER 2006127,205 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Damage (6.1.c.1)
PASSED28TH NOVEMBER 200620TH DECEMBER 2007127,205 MI
FAILED21ST DECEMBER 2005119,737 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Body Has A Sharp Edge Caused By Damage (6.1.c.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Deteriorated, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 200520TH DECEMBER 2006119,737 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Deteriorated, But Still Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.4.a.2e)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

N917HRL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 57% | MOT Failure Rate: 43%

N917HRL MOT Comments

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N917HRL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 176,302 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,687 miles

N917HRL FAQs

This Land Rover Defender with registration N917HRL was manufactured on Sunday 31st December 1995 so it is currently 30 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 176,302 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 5,687 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 15 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means N917HRL has a 57% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Defender has had 24 Advisories, 11 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 31 Major, 2 Dangerous and 41 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 10 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does N917HRL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 14th March 2026 N917HRL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is N917HRL Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 14th March 2026 N917HRL does have Tax. Read more

When does N917HRL Tax expire?

The current Tax for N917HRL will expire in 10 months on Friday 1st January 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 N917HRL MOT expire?

The current MOT for N917HRL will expire in 10 months on Friday 15th January 2027. Read more

When did N917HRL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for N917HRL was on Thursday 15th January 2026 at 11:14. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has N917HRL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for N917HRL 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 N917HRL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 35 MOTs on record for N917HRL we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 57% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is N917HRL?

N917HRL is registered as a 1995 Land Rover Defender. Read more

How many miles has N917HRL done?

The odometer reading for N917HRL at the last MOT in January 2026 was 176,302 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 5,687 miles per year. Read more

How old is N917HRL?

The vehicle N917HRL was manufactured in 1995 so it is currently 30 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 17th October 1995. Read more

What colour is N917HRL?

The official colour of N917HRL is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does N917HRL have?

N917HRL has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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