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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P236 BDVMOT history

P236 BDV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

P236 BDV 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 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
160,804 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P236 BDV
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
28 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P236 BDV was last recorded at 160,804 miles on 28 May 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,791 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
4,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,804 miles
  • 2025 – 158,157 miles
  • 2024 – 156,643 miles
  • 2023 – 154,761 miles
  • 2022 – 152,055 miles
  • 2021 – 151,249 miles
  • 2020 – 149,624 miles
  • 2019 – 147,657 miles
  • 2018 – 146,739 miles
  • 2017 – 144,338 miles
  • 2016 – 141,315 miles
  • 2015 – 137,823 miles
  • 2011 – 134,679 miles
  • 2010 – 130,994 miles
  • 2009 – 119,240 miles
  • 2008 – 105,848 miles
  • 2007 – 94,678 miles
  • 2006 – 83,228 miles
  • 2005 – 74,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,804 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear rear tank filler pipe dampRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,804 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    160,804 miles
    Test number
    180141772683
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear tank filler pipe damp

  2. Fail160,791 miles (+2,634)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,791 miles
    Test number
    195102576664
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn front shaft rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear tank filler pipe damp

  3. Pass158,157 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    158,157 miles
    Test number
    892041383741
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail158,157 miles (+1,514)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,157 miles
    Test number
    906035344130
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,643 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,643 miles
    Test number
    845928788306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Fail156,641 miles (+36)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,641 miles
    Test number
    880080026123
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail156,605 miles (+1,844)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,605 miles
    Test number
    982554741229
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow chalk by rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked yellow chalk by rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member is corroded

  8. Pass154,761 miles (+2,706)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    154,761 miles
    Test number
    304411223509
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded

  9. Pass152,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    152,055 miles
    Test number
    957703126987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,055 miles (+806)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,055 miles
    Test number
    340457796805
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass151,249 miles (+1,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,249 miles
    Test number
    539787909041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box-front seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass149,624 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    149,624 miles
    Test number
    815770352352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,657 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,657 miles
    Test number
    968683598439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,739 miles (+2,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    146,739 miles
    Test number
    740091179686
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel tank mounting corrosion but not insecure

  15. Pass144,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    144,338 miles
    Test number
    800032999398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail144,331 miles (+3,016)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,331 miles
    Test number
    673271004411
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass141,315 miles (+3,492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,315 miles
    Test number
    743205911392
    • 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)

  18. Pass137,823 miles (+3,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    137,823 miles
    Test number
    979410795050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass134,679 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    134,679 miles
    Test number
    619142811306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail130,994 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    522615310311
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass130,994 miles (+11,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    663725310324
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass119,240 miles (+13,392)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    119,240 miles
    Test number
    781404429368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,848 miles (+11,170)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    105,848 miles
    Test number
    110416228351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass94,678 miles (+11,450)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    94,678 miles
    Test number
    442254637469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass83,228 miles (+8,818)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    83,228 miles
    Test number
    334245836336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    74,410 miles
    Test number
    400344735448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P236 BDV

Does P236 BDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P236 BDV is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P236 BDV?
The MOT on P236 BDV is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P236 BDV done?
P236 BDV was recorded at 160,804 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,216 miles a year.
Has P236 BDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P236 BDV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on P236 BDV 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 P236 BDV find?
P236 BDV passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear rear tank filler pipe damp.

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