Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P181 MKMMOT history
P181 MKM is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,198 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 143,198 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,366 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P181 MKM
- 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
- 7 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P181 MKM was last recorded at 143,198 miles on 25 Aug 2022, 3,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 139,923 miles · 9 Aug 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,275 miles
- Average per year
- 4,366 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 143,198 miles
- 2021 – 139,923 miles
- 2020 – 136,219 miles
- 2019 – 135,733 miles
- 2018 – 131,828 miles
- 2017 – 129,646 miles
- 2016 – 128,503 miles
- 2015 – 124,334 miles
- 2014 – 118,909 miles
- 2013 – 113,587 miles
- 2012 – 107,506 miles
- 2011 – 102,064 miles
- 2010 – 97,667 miles
- 2009 – 91,201 miles
- 2008 – 83,087 miles
- 2007 – 77,303 miles
- 2006 – 72,011 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,198 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.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007
Full MOT history
23 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,198 miles (+3,275)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 143,198 miles
- Test number
- 631654707142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,923 miles (+3,704)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 139,923 miles
- Test number
- 253070122581
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Pass136,219 miles (+486)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 136,219 miles
- Test number
- 293914907765
- MinorFront Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorRear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute both sides (4.4.4 (a))
Pass135,733 miles (+3,905)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 135,733 miles
- Test number
- 195187083338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to front (1.1.11 (c))
Pass131,828 miles (+2,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 131,828 miles
- Test number
- 976763044149
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,646 miles (+1,143)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 129,646 miles
- Test number
- 237806419938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,503 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 128,503 miles
- Test number
- 523746990322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,485 miles (+4,151)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,485 miles
- Test number
- 399316580411
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear Trailer 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)
Pass124,334 miles (+5,425)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 124,334 miles
- Test number
- 565343235154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,909 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 118,909 miles
- Test number
- 217132724111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,907 miles (+5,320)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,907 miles
- Test number
- 496661724166
- FailureOffside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Pass113,587 miles (+125)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 113,587 miles
- Test number
- 357433233193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,462 miles (+5,956)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,462 miles
- Test number
- 428460223166
- FailureNearside 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass107,506 miles (+5,442)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2013
- Odometer
- 107,506 miles
- Test number
- 469840432141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 102,064 miles
- Test number
- 165756031107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,064 miles (+4,397)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,064 miles
- Test number
- 697369621126
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass97,667 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 97,667 miles
- Test number
- 163959210196
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail97,601 miles (+6,400)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,601 miles
- Test number
- 551642410176
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass91,201 miles (+8,114)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 91,201 miles
- Test number
- 443047629177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,087 miles (+5,784)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 83,087 miles
- Test number
- 832627518147
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass77,303 miles (+116)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2008
- Odometer
- 77,303 miles
- Test number
- 222128427428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,187 miles (+5,176)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,187 miles
- Test number
- 402290527119
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass72,011 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2007
- Odometer
- 72,011 miles
- Test number
- 291145826169
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteSteering damper bush worn
Questions about P181 MKM
- Does P181 MKM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P181 MKM expired on 24 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P181 MKM?
- The MOT on P181 MKM expired on 24 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P181 MKM done?
- P181 MKM was recorded at 143,198 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2022, an average of 4,366 miles a year.
- Has P181 MKM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P181 MKM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2016.
- Has the mileage on P181 MKM 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 MKM find?
- P181 MKM passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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