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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P169 PLXMOT history

P169 PLX is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

P169 PLX blue 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 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,963 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P169 PLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
14 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P169 PLX was last recorded at 172,963 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 6,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
166,291 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,672 miles
Average per year
4,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,963 miles
  • 2025 – 166,291 miles
  • 2024 – 161,468 miles
  • 2023 – 157,093 miles
  • 2022 – 153,452 miles
  • 2021 – 149,253 miles
  • 2020 – 145,160 miles
  • 2019 – 140,400 miles
  • 2018 – 135,467 miles
  • 2017 – 131,044 miles
  • 2016 – 126,569 miles
  • 2015 – 122,077 miles
  • 2014 – 117,201 miles
  • 2013 – 111,740 miles
  • 2012 – 107,084 miles
  • 2011 – 102,179 miles
  • 2010 – 96,923 miles
  • 2009 – 91,597 miles
  • 2008 – 86,562 miles
  • 2007 – 82,978 miles
  • 2006 – 80,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,963 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,963 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,963 miles
    Test number
    812860304279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,291 miles (+4,823)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    166,291 miles
    Test number
    266077125493
    • MinorDrag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

  3. Pass161,468 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    161,468 miles
    Test number
    142775588214
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail161,468 miles (+4,375)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,468 miles
    Test number
    451584830226
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,093 miles (+3,641)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    157,093 miles
    Test number
    169108493807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass153,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,452 miles
    Test number
    636161276244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail153,452 miles (+4,199)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,452 miles
    Test number
    826566831023
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass149,253 miles (+4,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    149,253 miles
    Test number
    575286304156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass145,160 miles (+4,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    145,160 miles
    Test number
    390221715194
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass140,400 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,400 miles
    Test number
    281631142491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,467 miles (+4,423)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,467 miles
    Test number
    717689472698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,044 miles (+4,475)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    131,044 miles
    Test number
    658827524799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,569 miles (+4,492)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,569 miles
    Test number
    431340802113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,077 miles (+4,876)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,077 miles
    Test number
    166509765191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,201 miles (+5,461)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,201 miles
    Test number
    837579064180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,740 miles (+4,656)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    111,740 miles
    Test number
    255149263159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,084 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    107,084 miles
    Test number
    328290972141
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail107,084 miles (+4,905)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,084 miles
    Test number
    266050372489
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass102,179 miles (+5,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,179 miles
    Test number
    747254961139
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass96,923 miles (+5,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    974556160177
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass91,597 miles (+5,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,597 miles
    Test number
    283510469114
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass86,562 miles (+3,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    86,562 miles
    Test number
    534852178175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass82,978 miles (+2,966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,978 miles
    Test number
    542496657198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass80,012 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    80,012 miles
    Test number
    830093966109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about P169 PLX

Does P169 PLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P169 PLX is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P169 PLX?
The MOT on P169 PLX is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P169 PLX done?
P169 PLX was recorded at 172,963 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 4,629 miles a year.
Has P169 PLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P169 PLX has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on P169 PLX 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 P169 PLX find?
P169 PLX passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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