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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LP02 STPMOT history

LP02 STP is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LP02 STP silver Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
78,162 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,813 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP02 STP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP02 STP was last recorded at 78,162 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2009: 42,439 miles, lower than 341,668 miles on 29 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,152 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
2,813 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,162 miles
  • 2025 – 78,152 miles
  • 2024 – 78,070 miles
  • 2023 – 77,859 miles
  • 2022 – 77,266 miles
  • 2021 – 76,866 miles
  • 2020 – 75,777 miles
  • 2019 – 75,202 miles
  • 2018 – 74,144 miles
  • 2017 – 72,972 miles
  • 2016 – 71,480 miles
  • 2015 – 69,423 miles
  • 2014 – 64,407 miles
  • 2013 – 60,742 miles
  • 2012 – 57,856 miles
  • 2011 – 54,934 miles
  • 2010 – 49,675 miles
  • 2009 – 42,439 miles
  • 2008 – 341,668 miles
  • 2007 – 25,173 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,162 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,162 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    78,162 miles
    Test number
    293980709867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    78,152 miles
    Test number
    932259623133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,152 miles (+82)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,152 miles
    Test number
    921928937974
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass78,070 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    78,070 miles
    Test number
    119462227257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass77,859 miles (+593)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,859 miles
    Test number
    624886519889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass77,266 miles (+400)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    77,266 miles
    Test number
    125846422183
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass76,866 miles (+1,089)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    76,866 miles
    Test number
    838822223871
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,777 miles (+575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    75,777 miles
    Test number
    416925956630
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass75,202 miles (+1,058)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,202 miles
    Test number
    532922722998
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass74,144 miles (+1,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,144 miles
    Test number
    844084296399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe at rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass72,972 miles (+1,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,972 miles
    Test number
    738851898537
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft joint worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass71,480 miles (+2,057)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    71,480 miles
    Test number
    778125601524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,423 miles (+5,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,423 miles
    Test number
    459353615179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail64,407 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    866777404177
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are slightly perrished
    • NoteVehicle has slight corrosion underneath

  15. Pass64,407 miles (+3,665)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    955797504199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres are slightly perrished
    • NoteVehicle has slight corrosion underneath

  16. Pass60,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    60,742 miles
    Test number
    459877603124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,742 miles (+2,886)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,742 miles
    Test number
    656187803178
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass57,856 miles (+2,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    57,856 miles
    Test number
    368353802127
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass54,934 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,934 miles
    Test number
    997825801108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,675 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    142341090455
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass49,675 miles (+7,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,675 miles
    Test number
    681151590057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass42,439 miles (-299,229)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    42,439 miles
    Test number
    190903619172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass341,668 miles (+316,495)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    341,668 miles
    Test number
    790750728171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,173 miles
    Test number
    254936317138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP02 STP

Does LP02 STP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP02 STP is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP02 STP?
The MOT on LP02 STP is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP02 STP done?
LP02 STP was recorded at 78,162 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,813 miles a year.
Has LP02 STP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP02 STP has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LP02 STP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP02 STP find?
LP02 STP passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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