Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
N717 PECMOT history
N717 PEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 135,168 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 May 2027
- Mileage
- 135,168 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,490 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- N717 PEC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
N717 PEC was last recorded at 135,168 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 135,009 miles · 26 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 159 miles
- Average per year
- 2,490 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 135,168 miles
- 2025 – 135,009 miles
- 2024 – 134,501 miles
- 2022 – 133,965 miles
- 2021 – 129,425 miles
- 2020 – 128,636 miles
- 2019 – 125,110 miles
- 2018 – 123,977 miles
- 2017 – 123,522 miles
- 2016 – 123,141 miles
- 2014 – 122,383 miles
- 2013 – 122,017 miles
- 2012 – 113,077 miles
- 2011 – 107,724 miles
- 2010 – 97,068 miles
- 2009 – 87,896 miles
- 2008 – 87,693 miles
- 2007 – 86,811 miles
- 2006 – 85,716 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,168 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Fluid leak, but not excessive Nearside front hub leaking close to brakes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,168 miles (+159)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2027
- Odometer
- 135,168 miles
- Test number
- 468505157052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,009 miles (+508)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2026
- Odometer
- 135,009 miles
- Test number
- 520741722350
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass134,501 miles (+536)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 134,501 miles
- Test number
- 104102086729
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass133,965 miles (+11)18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 133,965 miles
- Test number
- 230569434563
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Nearside front hub leaking close to brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body support +fuel tank and side step mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering box drop arm has slight play in ball joint
- AdvisoryTransmission mounting area has slight corrosion offside
Fail133,954 miles (+4,529)1 dangerous5 major18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,954 miles
- Test number
- 334639147978
- DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Nearside front hub leaking close to brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body support +fuel tank and side step mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box drop arm has slight play in ball joint
- AdvisoryTransmission mounting area has slight corrosion offside
Pass129,425 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 129,425 miles
- Test number
- 272747449082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,425 miles (+789)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,425 miles
- Test number
- 571022086672
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail128,636 miles (+3,526)8 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,636 miles
- Test number
- 128863067625
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass125,110 miles (+1,133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 125,110 miles
- Test number
- 938633274308
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,977 miles (+455)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 123,977 miles
- Test number
- 404307843283
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion around rear exhaust mounting (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass123,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 123,522 miles
- Test number
- 804154218474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,522 miles (+381)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,522 miles
- Test number
- 436897583083
- FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass123,141 miles (+758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 123,141 miles
- Test number
- 171899785618
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail122,383 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,383 miles
- Test number
- 338745644303
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass122,383 miles (+366)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 122,383 miles
- Test number
- 888865144356
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass122,017 miles (+8,940)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 122,017 miles
- Test number
- 879416943357
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,077 miles (+5,353)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 113,077 miles
- Test number
- 365840002211
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteO/s/r hub seal starting to leak
Pass107,724 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 107,724 miles
- Test number
- 485271801259
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail107,724 miles (+10,656)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,724 miles
- Test number
- 726121601286
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,068 miles (+9,172)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 97,068 miles
- Test number
- 730866570185
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,896 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 87,896 miles
- Test number
- 870736579129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,890 miles (+197)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,890 miles
- Test number
- 701529859181
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Pass87,693 miles (+882)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 87,693 miles
- Test number
- 504815348224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,811 miles (+1,095)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 86,811 miles
- Test number
- 850219267174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,716 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2007
- Odometer
- 85,716 miles
- Test number
- 333062356173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about N717 PEC
- Does N717 PEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N717 PEC is valid until 1 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on N717 PEC?
- The MOT on N717 PEC is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has N717 PEC done?
- N717 PEC was recorded at 135,168 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,490 miles a year.
- Has N717 PEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. N717 PEC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on N717 PEC 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 N717 PEC find?
- N717 PEC passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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