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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P203 CBLMOT history

P203 CBL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

P203 CBL black 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 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,848 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P203 CBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
20 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P203 CBL was last recorded at 146,848 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,402 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
446 miles
Average per year
2,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,848 miles
  • 2024 – 146,402 miles
  • 2023 – 145,702 miles
  • 2022 – 143,627 miles
  • 2020 – 142,194 miles
  • 2019 – 141,256 miles
  • 2018 – 139,437 miles
  • 2017 – 138,577 miles
  • 2016 – 134,855 miles
  • 2015 – 131,587 miles
  • 2014 – 129,074 miles
  • 2013 – 126,280 miles
  • 2012 – 121,961 miles
  • 2011 – 116,442 miles
  • 2010 – 112,486 miles
  • 2009 – 105,326 miles
  • 2008 – 99,579 miles
  • 2007 – 94,057 miles
  • 2006 – 89,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Wheel bearing has slight play all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,848 miles (+446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,848 miles
    Test number
    399644644104
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass146,402 miles (+700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    146,402 miles
    Test number
    268185628433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front floor pan has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,702 miles (+2,075)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,702 miles
    Test number
    712646044703
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,627 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,627 miles
    Test number
    237776471204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,194 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,194 miles
    Test number
    243845098001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail142,184 miles (+928)3 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,184 miles
    Test number
    414215565591
    • DangerousNearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,256 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    141,256 miles
    Test number
    903135796375
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded

  8. Fail141,255 miles (+1,818)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,255 miles
    Test number
    619505929815
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded

  9. Pass139,437 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,437 miles
    Test number
    106268944682
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail139,437 miles (+860)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,437 miles
    Test number
    283731073202
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass138,577 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,577 miles
    Test number
    622328105205
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  12. Fail138,577 miles (+3,722)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,577 miles
    Test number
    908520608323
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  13. Pass134,855 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,855 miles
    Test number
    691472019311
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  14. Fail134,855 miles (+3,268)6 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,855 miles
    Test number
    711363619566
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  15. Pass131,587 miles (+2,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,587 miles
    Test number
    132183764997
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod joints boots perished

  16. Pass129,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,074 miles
    Test number
    586884094288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,074 miles (+2,794)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,074 miles
    Test number
    926024394201
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  18. Pass126,280 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,280 miles
    Test number
    175175393214
    • NoteNsf hub seal leaking

  19. Fail126,280 miles (+4,319)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,280 miles
    Test number
    187851593212
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNsf hub seal leaking

  20. Pass121,961 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    121,961 miles
    Test number
    379780792293
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail121,961 miles (+5,519)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,961 miles
    Test number
    386259782444
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass116,442 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    916200181299
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear disc rusted

  23. Fail116,442 miles (+3,956)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,442 miles
    Test number
    109569471231
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear disc rusted

  24. Pass112,486 miles (+7,160)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    112,486 miles
    Test number
    381328980215
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass105,326 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    105,326 miles
    Test number
    301196089254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass99,579 miles (+5,522)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    99,579 miles
    Test number
    751257288285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass94,057 miles (+4,116)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,057 miles
    Test number
    161676277201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass89,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    89,941 miles
    Test number
    930733286230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P203 CBL

Does P203 CBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P203 CBL is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P203 CBL?
The MOT on P203 CBL is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P203 CBL done?
P203 CBL was recorded at 146,848 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 2,949 miles a year.
Has P203 CBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P203 CBL has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on P203 CBL 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 P203 CBL find?
P203 CBL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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