N27ARW - LAND ROVER DEFENDER
MOT: ValidGB
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The Land Rover Defender, often simply referred to as the Defender, is an iconic British off-road vehicle renowned for its rugged durability and exceptional capability. Manufactured by Land Rover, a brand with a rich history dating back to 1948, the Defender has become a symbol of adventure and resilience. Introduced in 1983 and continuously evolved, the latest models feature advanced technology, robust chassis construction, and impressive off-road specifications. Its distinctive design combines utilitarian strength with modern refinement, making it a favourite among explorers and professionals alike. With a reputation built on reliability and versatility, the Land Rover Defender remains a standout choice for those seeking a capable and enduring vehicle.
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 31 MOT tests
This 1996 Land Rover Defender (registration N27ARW) is finished in green and has a 2,495cc diesel engine. It was first registered in May 1996 and currently displays a mileage of 53,370 miles. The vehicle holds a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 25 October 2024 and valid until 14 November 2025. The MOT advisories include corrosion on the front and rear coil springs, as well as corrosion on the nearside front brake pipe and offside front brake pipe, all noted as non-dangerous. Additionally, there is corrosion on the nearside and offside chassis and floor. The vehicle is taxed and in overall condition consistent with its age, with no further mechanical issues noted from the available data.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
31
Passed Tests
21
Failed Tests
10
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 25 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,370 mi
Expires: 14 November 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory O/S AND N/S CHASSIS AND FLOOR CORRODED
Failed - 18 October 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 53,370 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Major Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory O/S AND N/S CHASSIS AND FLOOR CORRODED
Passed - 25 October 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 52,254 mi
Expires: 14 November 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory o/s and n/s front hub seals leaking.o/s and n/s rear chassis/outriggers,chassis,floor are slightly corroded.
Passed - 10 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,091 mi
Expires: 14 November 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front wiper arm excessive movement
- Advisory slight oil leak around engine
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bushes perished rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush slight perished (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front tractor swivel bearing slight pitting/corroded/leakage both fronts
- Advisory Rear both radius arm bushes perished
Failed - 09 November 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 51,091 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished cords visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished cords visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Major Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd row middle seat belt buckle inop (7.1.2 (d))
- Major Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Major Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes corroded badly by brackets (1.1.11 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective rear wiper split (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front wiper arm excessive movement
- Advisory Central exhaust hanger not in mount (no excessive movement)
- Advisory slight oil leak around engine
- Advisory Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top and bottom bushes perished rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush slight perished (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front tractor swivel bearing slight pitting/corroded/leakage both fronts
- Advisory Rear both radius arm bushes perished
Passed - 12 November 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,805 mi
Expires: 14 November 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Rear difference noisey.o/a and n/s front tyres cracking.
Passed - 04 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,248 mi
Expires: 14 November 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Failed - 03 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,248 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Prop shaft joint excessively worn front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Major Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Rear Exhaust silencer insecure pipe broken through at mount (rear silencer) (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Passed - 15 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 46,909 mi
Expires: 14 November 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Minor cuts in belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear upper shocker bushes have slight play (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Advisory Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 03 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,830 mi
Expires: 26 October 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Failed - 01 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,830 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passed - 27 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,529 mi
Expires: 26 October 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Failed - 27 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,529 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed - 03 November 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 41,622 mi
Expires: 27 November 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- Advisory Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 17 November 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,684 mi
Expires: 27 November 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Very small hole in rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle exhaust close to joint (7.1.2)
Passed - 28 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,769 mi
Expires: 27 November 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Failed - 28 November 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 38,769 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 21 November 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,804 mi
Expires: 23 November 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 28 October 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,804 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Major Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Major Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- Major Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 05 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,355 mi
Expires: 23 November 2013
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Failed - 05 November 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 37,355 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed - 24 November 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,007 mi
Expires: 23 November 2012
Passed - 17 November 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 35,109 mi
Expires: 18 November 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed - 19 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,704 mi
Expires: 18 November 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 18 November 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,704 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Major Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 11 November 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,868 mi
Expires: 10 November 2009
Passed - 06 November 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 30,801 mi
Expires: 05 November 2008
Passed - 21 October 2006
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,888 mi
Expires: 20 October 2007
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- Advisory Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Advisory Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Passed - 18 October 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,460 mi
Expires: 17 October 2006
Passed - 18 October 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,460 mi
Expires: 17 October 2006
Failed - 17 October 2005
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,460 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for N27ARW?
The MOT expires on 14 November 2025.
What is the tax status of N27ARW?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 December 2025.
What are the specifications of N27ARW?
This is a 1996 LAND ROVER DEFENDER in Green. It runs on Diesel with a 2495cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of N27ARW?
Environmental data not available for this vehicle.