
Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
P172 EVRMOT history
P172 EVR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 94,850 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 94,850 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,249 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P172 EVR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 9 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jul 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
P172 EVR was last recorded at 94,850 miles on 4 Jul 2023, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 94,789 miles · 23 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 61 miles
- Average per year
- 3,249 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 94,850 miles
- 2022 – 92,150 miles
- 2021 – 89,491 miles
- 2020 – 86,799 miles
- 2019 – 84,097 miles
- 2018 – 80,599 miles
- 2017 – 77,305 miles
- 2015 – 74,547 miles
- 2014 – 71,529 miles
- 2013 – 67,636 miles
- 2011 – 57,439 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe lightly greased (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan/ firewall corroded not within prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded outside of persicribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear bump stops missing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive on engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive on gear box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,850 miles (+61)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 94,850 miles
- Test number
- 345873929903
- MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe lightly greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan/ firewall corroded not within prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded outside of persicribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail94,789 miles (+2,639)1 dangerous8 major2 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,789 miles
- Test number
- 582271287051
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting firewall/ floor pan corroded within 30cm of pedal mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe lightly greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan/ firewall corroded not within prescribed area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded outside of persicribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking lightly on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass92,150 miles (+2,659)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 92,150 miles
- Test number
- 255331056518
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead at base near floor both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,491 miles (+2,692)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 89,491 miles
- Test number
- 478010530338
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass86,799 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 86,799 miles
- Test number
- 499777792595
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail86,797 miles (+2,700)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,797 miles
- Test number
- 282283434844
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront steering damper bushes split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive on gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass84,097 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 84,097 miles
- Test number
- 326099789966
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount splitting (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside bump stops missing
- AdvisoryTwo types of headlight fitted
Fail84,097 miles (+3,498)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,097 miles
- Test number
- 916114905587
- MajorNearside 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))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured lever mounting panel insecure (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front spline joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorSound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount splitting (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear nearside and offside bump stops missing
- AdvisoryTwo types of headlight fitted
Pass80,599 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 80,599 miles
- Test number
- 686062549280
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
Fail80,598 miles (+3,293)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,598 miles
- Test number
- 508541200863
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
- FailureNearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
- AdvisorySlight movement in steering damper bush
Pass77,305 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 77,305 miles
- Test number
- 405248335925
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
Fail77,303 miles (+2,756)7 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,303 miles
- Test number
- 725282008688
- FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete damaged (6.3.1c)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush to axle (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- FailureParking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hub cover missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
Pass74,547 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 74,547 miles
- Test number
- 164877428397
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play & offside (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail74,545 miles (+3,016)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,545 miles
- Test number
- 216106800093
- FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play & offside (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass71,529 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 71,529 miles
- Test number
- 446823754368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,529 miles (+3,893)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,529 miles
- Test number
- 529912854391
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteRear prop loose onto rear axle
Pass67,636 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 67,636 miles
- Test number
- 718031653314
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight noise from offside from wheel bearing
Fail67,635 miles (+5,512)10 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,635 miles
- Test number
- 195200853366
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight noise from offside from wheel bearing
Pass62,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 62,123 miles
- Test number
- 405013103096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,122 miles (+4,683)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,122 miles
- Test number
- 987153703072
- FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Pass57,439 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 57,439 miles
- Test number
- 415302561346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P172 EVR
- Does P172 EVR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P172 EVR expired on 3 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P172 EVR?
- The MOT on P172 EVR expired on 3 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P172 EVR done?
- P172 EVR was recorded at 94,850 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2023, an average of 3,249 miles a year.
- Has P172 EVR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P172 EVR has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on P172 EVR 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 P172 EVR find?
- P172 EVR passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: speedometer operation impaired; central front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front brake pipe lightly greased, and 3 more.
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