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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P173 AWYMOT history

P173 AWY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 114,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

P173 AWY green 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 16 Jun 2027
Mileage
114,992 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P173 AWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P173 AWY was last recorded at 114,992 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 11,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,979 miles · 23 May 2019
Between the last two tests
11,013 miles
Average per year
3,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,992 miles
  • 2019 – 103,979 miles
  • 2018 – 103,959 miles
  • 2014 – 103,786 miles
  • 2013 – 101,811 miles
  • 2012 – 98,281 miles
  • 2011 – 94,286 miles
  • 2010 – 89,613 miles
  • 2009 – 81,596 miles
  • 2008 – 74,776 miles
  • 2007 – 65,184 miles
  • 2006 – 54,074 miles
  • 2005 – 41,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,992 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.

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box, slight blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/f & n/s/f tyres have slight cracking in treads but not down to structure of tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,992 miles (+11,013)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    114,992 miles
    Test number
    647930497245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    393907733899
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box, slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail103,979 miles (+20)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,979 miles
    Test number
    417349850885
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play pitman arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box, slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass103,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    103,959 miles
    Test number
    954552952668
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f tyres have slight cracking in treads but not down to structure of tyre

  5. Fail103,959 miles (+173)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,959 miles
    Test number
    610527380439
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f & n/s/f tyres have slight cracking in treads but not down to structure of tyre

  6. Pass103,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,786 miles
    Test number
    106529264287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail103,786 miles (+1,975)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,786 miles
    Test number
    307318164481
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass101,811 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,811 miles
    Test number
    269149563267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail101,803 miles (+3,522)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,803 miles
    Test number
    118438763249
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass98,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    565561072267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail98,281 miles (+3,995)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,281 miles
    Test number
    357960372231
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass94,286 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,286 miles
    Test number
    318409061451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,613 miles (+8,017)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    89,613 miles
    Test number
    110847860245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,596 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    81,596 miles
    Test number
    250690769211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,590 miles (+6,814)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,590 miles
    Test number
    681259059245
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

  16. Pass74,776 miles (+9,592)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,776 miles
    Test number
    732983268246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,184 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    65,184 miles
    Test number
    510558167202
    • NoteFront No plate cracked

  18. Fail65,182 miles (+11,108)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,182 miles
    Test number
    413667967261
    • DangerousNearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront No plate cracked

  19. Pass54,074 miles (+12,455)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    54,074 miles
    Test number
    740228166262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    41,619 miles
    Test number
    264460875211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P173 AWY

Does P173 AWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P173 AWY is valid until 16 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P173 AWY?
The MOT on P173 AWY is valid until 16 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P173 AWY done?
P173 AWY was recorded at 114,992 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 3,541 miles a year.
Has P173 AWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P173 AWY has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2019.
Has the mileage on P173 AWY 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 P173 AWY find?
P173 AWY passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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