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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

L8 PPYMOT history

L8 PPY is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Jun 1995. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 178,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

L8 PPY silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2026
Mileage
178,113 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 PPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Jun 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 PPY was last recorded at 178,113 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,997 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
116 miles
Average per year
4,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,113 miles
  • 2024 – 177,997 miles
  • 2023 – 174,247 miles
  • 2021 – 173,569 miles
  • 2020 – 173,249 miles
  • 2019 – 171,960 miles
  • 2018 – 168,006 miles
  • 2017 – 163,912 miles
  • 2016 – 161,753 miles
  • 2015 – 155,633 miles
  • 2014 – 153,385 miles
  • 2013 – 149,953 miles
  • 2012 – 145,051 miles
  • 2011 – 137,486 miles
  • 2009 – 130,467 miles
  • 2008 – 125,171 miles
  • 2007 – 118,078 miles
  • 2006 – 105,753 miles
  • 2005 – 99,905 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,113 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Evidence of both tyres contacting a part of the vehicle
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the underside body near the rear but not structurally weakened

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front on full lock tyre has been rubbing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • No reverse light vehicle first used before 1 September 2009

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,113 miles (+116)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    178,113 miles
    Test number
    603167767102
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Evidence of both tyres contacting a part of the vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to the underside body near the rear but not structurally weakened

  2. Pass177,997 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    177,997 miles
    Test number
    839977796904
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront on full lock tyre has been rubbing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light vehicle first used before 1 September 2009

  3. Fail177,996 miles (+3,749)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,996 miles
    Test number
    460268999177
    • MajorFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam both not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront on full lock tyre has been rubbing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse light vehicle first used before 1 September 2009

  4. Pass174,247 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    174,247 miles
    Test number
    735047179692
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail174,243 miles (+674)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,243 miles
    Test number
    921516908928
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative no hazards working at all front and rear or tell tail (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking number 4 injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop from gearbox to transfer box uj worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass173,569 miles (+320)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    173,569 miles
    Test number
    706450614784
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop u/j slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner axle inner hub seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner axle inner hub seal slight leak

  7. Pass173,249 miles (+1,289)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    173,249 miles
    Test number
    290135113106
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass171,960 miles (+3,954)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,960 miles
    Test number
    562669135232
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass168,006 miles (+4,094)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    168,006 miles
    Test number
    660573563889
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass163,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    163,912 miles
    Test number
    422291556804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail163,912 miles (+2,159)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,912 miles
    Test number
    211566388059
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass161,753 miles (+6,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    161,753 miles
    Test number
    181642228864
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass155,633 miles (+2,248)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    155,633 miles
    Test number
    115315875491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,385 miles (+3,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    153,385 miles
    Test number
    617182034079
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass149,953 miles (+4,902)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    149,953 miles
    Test number
    429800933004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass145,051 miles (+7,565)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    145,051 miles
    Test number
    708740412027
    • NoteFront disc pads worn approx 75%
    • NoteVery slight leak from o/s tractor housing seal

  17. Pass137,486 miles (+7,019)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    137,486 miles
    Test number
    276489211039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,467 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    130,467 miles
    Test number
    451226719483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,171 miles (+7,093)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    125,171 miles
    Test number
    143487448326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass118,078 miles (+12,325)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    680611617376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,753 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    105,753 miles
    Test number
    431223106473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    99,905 miles
    Test number
    744712315341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 PPY

Does L8 PPY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 PPY expired on 10 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 PPY?
The MOT on L8 PPY expired on 10 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 PPY done?
L8 PPY was recorded at 178,113 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 4,024 miles a year.
Has L8 PPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 PPY has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 PPY 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 L8 PPY find?
L8 PPY passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front evidence of both tyres contacting a part of the vehicle; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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