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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P208 HSRMOT history

P208 HSR is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 208,990 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2023.

P208 HSR blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2024
Mileage
208,990 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P208 HSR
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
21 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P208 HSR was last recorded at 208,990 miles on 6 Jul 2023, 2,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,981 miles · 5 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,009 miles
Average per year
4,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,990 miles
  • 2022 – 206,981 miles
  • 2021 – 202,867 miles
  • 2020 – 196,555 miles
  • 2018 – 194,066 miles
  • 2017 – 190,117 miles
  • 2016 – 187,310 miles
  • 2015 – 183,070 miles
  • 2014 – 179,787 miles
  • 2013 – 178,176 miles
  • 2012 – 174,596 miles
  • 2011 – 174,269 miles
  • 2010 – 165,434 miles
  • 2009 – 159,718 miles
  • 2008 – 152,258 miles
  • 2007 – 143,447 miles
  • 2006 – 134,110 miles
  • 2005 – 124,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,990 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass208,990 miles (+2,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    208,990 miles
    Test number
    637295828820
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed

  2. Pass206,981 miles (+4,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    206,981 miles
    Test number
    307072590955
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in underseal

  3. Pass202,867 miles (+6,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    202,867 miles
    Test number
    134341540076
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass196,555 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    196,555 miles
    Test number
    509242716800
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail196,555 miles (+2,489)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,555 miles
    Test number
    331241554132
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Front and rear (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A Frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass194,066 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    194,066 miles
    Test number
    557477831605
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear to offside front shock bush

  7. Fail194,012 miles (+3,895)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,012 miles
    Test number
    749891409908
    • DangerousOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousSubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Nearside and offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear to offside front shock bush

  8. Pass190,117 miles (+2,807)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    190,117 miles
    Test number
    225226456538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWiper linkage worn

  9. Pass187,310 miles (+77)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    187,310 miles
    Test number
    133558282292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail187,233 miles (+4,163)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,233 miles
    Test number
    882383535676
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass183,070 miles (+3,283)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    183,070 miles
    Test number
    187324845222
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass179,787 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    179,787 miles
    Test number
    849124444286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExtensive surface corrosion in underbody, excessive use of corrosion tool may reveal further corrosion.
    • NotePedal rubber worn.

  13. Fail179,787 miles (+1,611)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,787 miles
    Test number
    337170834428
    • FailureCentre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExtensive surface corrosion in underbody, excessive use of corrosion tool may reveal further corrosion.
    • NotePedal rubber worn.

  14. Fail178,176 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,176 miles
    Test number
    418216243205
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass178,176 miles (+3,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    178,176 miles
    Test number
    536896643268
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass174,596 miles (+327)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    174,596 miles
    Test number
    346178472190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass174,269 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    174,269 miles
    Test number
    188070221399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail174,269 miles (+8,835)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,269 miles
    Test number
    445839111327
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass165,434 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    165,434 miles
    Test number
    943999010356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail159,718 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,718 miles
    Test number
    172100629318
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass159,718 miles (+7,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    159,718 miles
    Test number
    320220229378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass152,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    152,258 miles
    Test number
    384475048304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail152,258 miles (+8,811)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,258 miles
    Test number
    872394848337
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass143,447 miles (+9,337)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    143,447 miles
    Test number
    323487237371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass134,110 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    134,110 miles
    Test number
    873856726367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail134,090 miles (+9,763)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,090 miles
    Test number
    442671326494
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass124,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    124,327 miles
    Test number
    554004225359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P208 HSR

Does P208 HSR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P208 HSR expired on 5 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P208 HSR?
The MOT on P208 HSR expired on 5 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P208 HSR done?
P208 HSR was recorded at 208,990 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2023, an average of 4,804 miles a year.
Has P208 HSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P208 HSR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on P208 HSR 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 P208 HSR find?
P208 HSR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2023 with 1 advisory: underside undersealed.

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