
Land Rover Defender
Green and White · Diesel · 1991 · 2,495 cc
H243 PRXMOT history
H243 PRX is a green and white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,563 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 172,563 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 12 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 411 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H243 PRX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 31 Dec 1991
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
H243 PRX was last recorded at 172,563 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 172,484 miles · 6 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 79 miles
- Average per year
- 411 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,563 miles
- 2025 – 172,484 miles
- 2024 – 172,288 miles
- 2023 – 172,274 miles
- 2022 – 172,153 miles
- 2020 – 171,933 miles
- 2019 – 171,405 miles
- 2017 – 170,782 miles
- 2016 – 170,268 miles
- 2015 – 169,043 miles
- 2014 – 168,474 miles
- 2013 – 167,834 miles
- 2012 – 166,696 miles
- 2011 – 166,111 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bush deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront radius arm bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe broken
- AdvisorySuspension arm bushes deteriorating
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
General corrosion on chassis rail & suspension components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 4 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail172,563 miles (+79)6 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,563 miles
- Test number
- 520158172238
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bush deteriorating
- AdvisoryFront radius arm bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe broken
- AdvisorySuspension arm bushes deteriorating
Pass172,484 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 172,484 miles
- Test number
- 383352809461
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on chassis rail & suspension components.
Fail172,473 miles (+185)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,473 miles
- Test number
- 730021891508
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on chassis rail & suspension components.
Pass172,288 miles (+14)2 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 172,288 miles
- Test number
- 162368698814
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box outlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBattery tray very corroded underneath.
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vecicle
- AdvisoryOil leak steering box inlet pipe
- AdvisoryRear differential mount ball dust cover perished
- AdvisoryRear registration lamp barely efficient
- AdvisorySteering arm stabilizer pin/bush worn
Fail172,274 miles (+121)4 major3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,274 miles
- Test number
- 466202653329
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases link pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis inner (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis in several places inner/outer (chalked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play at limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer outlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear differential mount ball joint dusts cover perished
- AdvisoryBoth front & offside rear trail arm mount bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside of vehicle
- AdvisoryOil leak steering box inlet pipe
- AdvisoryRegistration lamp barely efficient
- AdvisorySteering arm stabilizer pin/bush worn
Pass172,153 miles (+17)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 172,153 miles
- Test number
- 191823713423
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside: NOTE Wipers have to be manual returned to stop using the switch (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes on vehicle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL Springs on vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corrosion to system (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake pedal prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNOTE: Corrosion to under side of body in places
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Brace bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to ALL suspension components on vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL of Chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail172,136 miles (+203)5 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,136 miles
- Test number
- 527060917430
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear mount of Suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Emitting white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and offside: NOTE Wipers have to be manual returned to stop using the switch (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brake pipes on vehicle are corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL Springs on vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And corrosion to system (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Brake pedal prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNOTE: Corrosion to under side of body in places
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Brace bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to ALL suspension components on vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL of Chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass171,933 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 171,933 miles
- Test number
- 436424832837
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Door corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of chasses corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail171,918 miles (+513)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,918 miles
- Test number
- 549441802261
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding
- AdvisoryOffside Door corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of chasses corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass171,405 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 171,405 miles
- Test number
- 903256642292
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,391 miles (+609)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,391 miles
- Test number
- 236402537091
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hole in floor by body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes and ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,782 miles (+514)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 170,782 miles
- Test number
- 389518905727
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes on rear axels (3.6.B.2c)
Pass170,268 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 170,268 miles
- Test number
- 401653100589
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F, O/S/F OUTER + O/S/E STATIC PIPES CORRODED (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryREAR PROP-SHAFT U/J PLAY >>> NEW ADVISED
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R (2.6.2)
Fail170,268 miles (+1,225)2 dangerous5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,268 miles
- Test number
- 611726648320
- DangerousPower steering pump drive system defective NO BELT PUMP SEIZED (2.3.6)
- DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F MAIN INNER CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle O/S (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle N/S (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT OUTER AND O/S/R AXLE (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play O/S/F (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryREAR PROP U/J PLAY
- AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play N/S/R (2.6.2)
Pass169,043 miles (+569)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 169,043 miles
- Test number
- 745252815027
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- NoteO/S/F suspension ball socket has play
- NoteUnderneath vehicle corroded
Pass168,474 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 168,474 miles
- Test number
- 906623724054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,474 miles (+640)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,474 miles
- Test number
- 746433814013
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFuel tank rusty
- NoteN/s/r wheel bearing has play
Pass167,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 167,834 miles
- Test number
- 265907113026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,834 miles (+1,138)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,834 miles
- Test number
- 816624113055
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Pass166,696 miles (+585)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 166,696 miles
- Test number
- 799577912019
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
- AdvisorySteering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Pass166,111 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 166,111 miles
- Test number
- 136699831488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,111 miles1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,111 miles
- Test number
- 146354501425
- DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about H243 PRX
- Does H243 PRX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on H243 PRX expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on H243 PRX?
- The MOT on H243 PRX expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has H243 PRX done?
- H243 PRX was recorded at 172,563 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 411 miles a year.
- Has H243 PRX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H243 PRX has failed 10 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on H243 PRX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on H243 PRX find?
- H243 PRX failed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front position lamp not working, and 11 more.
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