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T2 NJM

2017 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests35 (27 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate77.1%

Mileage

103,209 mi
Last recorded103,209 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Land Rover Defender29,252 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 NJM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

27 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 103,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 103,209 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2025 80,682 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 80,682 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 78,935 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,578 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 67,575 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 76,586 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 48,301 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 74,057 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 74,055 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive smoke sooted-up the optics (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 30,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 71,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear exhaust flange deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2021 23,944 miles

Nearside Front wing damaged but not resulting in a sharp edge

Nearside Rear body damaged but not resulting in a sharp edge

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 68,683 miles

Central exhaust flange corroding

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 68,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust flange corroding

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 28 Oct 2019 66,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust flanges deteriorating

Pass 20 Sep 2018 63,076 miles

wet test

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,461 miles

All coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 60,461 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

All coil springs corroded

Coolant low

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,674 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,969 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,594 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 52,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 50,084 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 50,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 47,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 43,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all tyres silght cracks in side walls

both rear brake discs pitted on inner surface

Pass 1 Oct 2010 36,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,283 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,586 miles

off side rear inner side slight bulge

Pass 22 Aug 2006 14,147 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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T2 NJM is a 2017 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 1,898cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.1%.

Across all 2017 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 29,252 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T2 NJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 9 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T2 NJM registered?

T2 NJM is a 2017 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 July 2017.

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