
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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
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
Pass239,059 miles (+2,084)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 239,059 miles
- Test number
- 676120609227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass236,975 miles (+8,675)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 236,975 miles
- Test number
- 395175794806
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,300 miles (+5,587)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 228,300 miles
- Test number
- 872687254342
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
Pass219,244 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 219,244 miles
- Test number
- 660070175105
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Pass163,803 miles (+14,809)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 163,803 miles
- Test number
- 825643363064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,994 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 148,994 miles
- Test number
- 155030662435
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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
Pass136,090 miles (+10)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 136,090 miles
- Test number
- 380612248051
- NoteOffside drag-link end gaiter split
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
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
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
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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