Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P181 HMSMOT history
P181 HMS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2023 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 215,752 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 May 2023
- Mileage
- 215,752 mi
- At MOT on 4 May 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 13 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,653 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P181 HMS
- 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
- 6 Jun 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 May 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 4 May 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P181 HMS was last recorded at 215,752 miles on 4 May 2022, 3,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2018.
- Previous MOT
- 212,010 miles · 5 Apr 2018
- Between the last two tests
- 3,742 miles
- Average per year
- 9,653 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 215,752 miles
- 2018 – 212,010 miles
- 2017 – 199,260 miles
- 2016 – 199,043 miles
- 2015 – 190,589 miles
- 2014 – 182,534 miles
- 2013 – 177,458 miles
- 2012 – 169,140 miles
- 2011 – 151,523 miles
- 2010 – 135,936 miles
- 2009 – 121,923 miles
- 2008 – 105,042 miles
- 2007 – 85,761 miles
- 2006 – 61,804 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass215,752 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
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.
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 215,752 miles
- Test number
- 731232713650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail215,704 miles (+3,694)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,704 miles
- Test number
- 511741754922
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass212,010 miles (+12,750)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 212,010 miles
- Test number
- 385507826321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,260 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 199,260 miles
- Test number
- 638875083633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,043 miles (+8,454)17 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,043 miles
- Test number
- 853047271223
- FailureCentre Front Lower Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bumper (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at seat belt (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at seatbelt (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Lower Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal (3.5.1h)
- FailureRear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle stabiliser (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSteering damper leaking oil steering shocker leaking (2.2.C.1f)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion scuttle (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass190,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 190,589 miles
- Test number
- 760944599739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,589 miles (+8,055)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,589 miles
- Test number
- 690342931713
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass182,534 miles (+5,076)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 182,534 miles
- Test number
- 939160894278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,458 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 177,458 miles
- Test number
- 515805313360
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail177,458 miles (+8,318)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,458 miles
- Test number
- 437439903475
- FailureFront Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass169,140 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 169,140 miles
- Test number
- 816062612316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fail169,140 miles (+17,617)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,140 miles
- Test number
- 317374602373
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass151,523 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 151,523 miles
- Test number
- 397818451420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,519 miles (+15,583)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,519 miles
- Test number
- 325215111267
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- NoteO/s and n/s front hubs have slight play
Pass135,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 135,936 miles
- Test number
- 191969110270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,936 miles (+14,013)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,936 miles
- Test number
- 911334110263
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Pass121,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 121,923 miles
- Test number
- 881601319272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,923 miles (+16,881)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,923 miles
- Test number
- 260000819275
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass105,042 miles (+19,281)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 105,042 miles
- Test number
- 162958298109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 85,761 miles
- Test number
- 662257387194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,761 miles (+23,957)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,761 miles
- Test number
- 944445887166
- FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass61,804 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 61,804 miles
- Test number
- 233313246186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P181 HMS
- Does P181 HMS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P181 HMS expired on 3 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P181 HMS?
- The MOT on P181 HMS expired on 3 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P181 HMS done?
- P181 HMS was recorded at 215,752 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2022, an average of 9,653 miles a year.
- Has P181 HMS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P181 HMS has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2022.
- Has the mileage on P181 HMS 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 P181 HMS find?
- P181 HMS passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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