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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,402 cc

MP 116MOT history

MP 116 is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MP 116 red 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 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,908 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MP 116
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MP 116 was last recorded at 84,908 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 4,349 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,559 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,349 miles
Average per year
5,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,908 miles
  • 2024 – 80,559 miles
  • 2023 – 80,447 miles
  • 2022 – 80,112 miles
  • 2019 – 74,566 miles
  • 2018 – 64,213 miles
  • 2017 – 50,251 miles
  • 2016 – 38,641 miles
  • 2015 – 24,122 miles
  • 2014 – 24,116 miles
  • 2013 – 15,544 miles
  • 2012 – 10,128 miles
  • 2011 – 4,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,908 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake needs slight adjustment

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.

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front number plate partly missing on bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,908 miles (+4,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,908 miles
    Test number
    329176908652
    • AdvisoryHandbrake needs slight adjustment

  2. Pass80,559 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,559 miles
    Test number
    237843320332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,528 miles (+81)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,528 miles
    Test number
    669078180582
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass80,447 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    470494568728
    • AdvisoryBacklash in front axle
    • AdvisoryExcessive backlash in rear axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,447 miles (+335)1 dangerous1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,447 miles
    Test number
    208694109937
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose ALL (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBacklash in front axle
    • AdvisoryExcessive backlash in rear axle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,112 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,112 miles
    Test number
    596925179294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,099 miles (+5,533)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    323320513277
    • MajorFront Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Offside Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass74,566 miles (+10,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,566 miles
    Test number
    454118477403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing mirror missing
    • AdvisoryRear damaged front plate

  9. Pass64,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,213 miles
    Test number
    563475144120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,213 miles (+13,962)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,213 miles
    Test number
    642806153007
    • DangerousOffside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass50,251 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,251 miles
    Test number
    535109256884
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate partly missing on bottom

  12. Fail50,251 miles (+11,610)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,251 miles
    Test number
    478232445645
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryFront number plate partly missing on bottom

  13. Pass38,641 miles (+14,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,641 miles
    Test number
    953109964983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass24,122 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,122 miles
    Test number
    885764585000
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail24,121 miles (+5)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,121 miles
    Test number
    368114485040
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass24,116 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,116 miles
    Test number
    998796734345
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail24,115 miles (+3,434)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,115 miles
    Test number
    706836034342
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteN/s/r lamp harness cover missing

  18. Pass20,681 miles (+5,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,681 miles
    Test number
    105710974015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,544 miles (+5,416)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,544 miles
    Test number
    748471473056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,128 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    10,128 miles
    Test number
    947116362096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass4,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    4,922 miles
    Test number
    649577561071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MP 116

What vehicle is registration MP 116 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MP 116 on a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MP 116 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MP 116 is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on MP 116?
The MOT on MP 116 is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MP 116 done?
MP 116 was recorded at 84,908 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 5,438 miles a year.
Has MP 116 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MP 116 has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on MP 116 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 MP 116 find?
MP 116 passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: handbrake needs slight adjustment.

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