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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P208 PAHMOT history

P208 PAH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 243,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

P208 PAH 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 2 Nov 2027
Mileage
243,705 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P208 PAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
10 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P208 PAH was last recorded at 243,705 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 1,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,296 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1,409 miles
Average per year
5,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,705 miles
  • 2025 – 242,296 miles
  • 2024 – 239,059 miles
  • 2023 – 236,975 miles
  • 2022 – 228,300 miles
  • 2021 – 222,713 miles
  • 2020 – 221,523 miles
  • 2019 – 219,244 miles
  • 2018 – 209,042 miles
  • 2017 – 200,977 miles
  • 2016 – 195,032 miles
  • 2015 – 182,984 miles
  • 2014 – 173,646 miles
  • 2013 – 163,803 miles
  • 2012 – 148,994 miles
  • 2011 – 143,696 miles
  • 2010 – 142,991 miles
  • 2009 – 139,312 miles
  • 2008 – 136,090 miles
  • 2007 – 135,899 miles
  • 2006 – 127,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,705 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
  • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks

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.

  • Upper and lower covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,705 miles (+1,409)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    243,705 miles
    Test number
    802317658024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
  2. Pass242,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    242,296 miles
    Test number
    958761462200
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded
  3. Fail242,296 miles (+3,237)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,296 miles
    Test number
    755285794899
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded
  4. Pass239,059 miles (+2,084)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    239,059 miles
    Test number
    676120609227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass236,975 miles (+8,675)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    236,975 miles
    Test number
    395175794806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass228,300 miles (+5,587)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    228,300 miles
    Test number
    872687254342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass222,713 miles (+1,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    222,713 miles
    Test number
    288587981114
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass221,523 miles (+2,279)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    221,523 miles
    Test number
    923176788399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch rubber missing
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
  9. Pass219,244 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    219,244 miles
    Test number
    660070175105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail219,241 miles (+10,199)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,241 miles
    Test number
    501755624920
    • MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass209,042 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    209,042 miles
    Test number
    149837684978
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
  12. Fail209,042 miles (+8,065)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,042 miles
    Test number
    292675555084
    • MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine brake servo vacuum pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUpper and lower covers fitted
  13. Pass200,977 miles (+41)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    200,977 miles
    Test number
    337158807389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
  14. Fail200,936 miles (+5,904)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,936 miles
    Test number
    516059058021
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
  15. Pass195,032 miles (+12,048)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    195,032 miles
    Test number
    960110925135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel housing small leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering ox small leak
  16. Pass182,984 miles (+9,338)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    182,984 miles
    Test number
    846228365080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass173,646 miles (+9,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    173,646 miles
    Test number
    485289544063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  18. Pass163,803 miles (+14,809)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    163,803 miles
    Test number
    825643363064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass148,994 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    148,994 miles
    Test number
    155030662435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail148,988 miles (+5,292)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,988 miles
    Test number
    108303852413
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
  21. Pass143,696 miles (+705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    143,696 miles
    Test number
    988290261054
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  22. Fail142,991 miles (+643)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,991 miles
    Test number
    173270950363
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront suspension bushes perished.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePoor pattern on both head lights.
    • NoteSteering drop arm ball joint gaitor damaged.
  23. Pass142,348 miles (+3,036)2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    142,348 miles
    Test number
    232649760092
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split on ends and not clearing screen to well.
    • NoteFront inner pads getting low.
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on chssis and components.
    • NoteLong travel on hand brake,only just acceptable.
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOil leak on o/s/r hub,leaking on to wheel and hub but not yet affecting brakes,requires investigation.
    • NotePoor pattern on n/s headlight.
  24. Pass139,312 miles (+79)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    139,312 miles
    Test number
    100960379436
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteHead light deflectors fitted.
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSlight corrosion on all body/chassis out riggers.
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing feels rough when rotated and noisy ,only just acceptable.
  25. Fail139,233 miles (+3,143)1 dangerous3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,233 miles
    Test number
    851434469079
    • DangerousRear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteAdvacne movement in o/s/r wheel bearing
    • NoteFront and rear suspension componenets corroded
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle heavly corroded
  26. Pass136,090 miles (+10)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    136,090 miles
    Test number
    380612248051
    • NoteOffside drag-link end gaiter split
  27. Fail136,080 miles (+181)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,080 miles
    Test number
    840356238043
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteOffside drag-link end gaiter split
  28. Pass135,899 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    135,899 miles
    Test number
    122845207326
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHorn button operation
    • NoteRear propshaft joint worn
    • NoteRear seat backs retainers worn
  29. Fail135,899 miles (+8,145)11 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,899 miles
    Test number
    702393507318
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteHorn button operation
    • NoteRear propshaft joint worn
    • NoteRear seat backs retainers worn
  30. Pass127,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    127,754 miles
    Test number
    161499606163
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about P208 PAH

Does P208 PAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P208 PAH is valid until 2 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on P208 PAH?
The MOT on P208 PAH is valid until 2 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P208 PAH done?
P208 PAH was recorded at 243,705 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 5,658 miles a year.
Has P208 PAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P208 PAH has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on P208 PAH 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 PAH find?
P208 PAH passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel; underside corroded, and 1 more.

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