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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P24 TUPMOT history

P24 TUP is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 200,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

P24 TUP blue 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 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
200,081 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,872 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P24 TUP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P24 TUP was last recorded at 200,081 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,080 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,872 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,081 miles
  • 2025 – 199,623 miles
  • 2022 – 199,070 miles
  • 2021 – 197,728 miles
  • 2020 – 194,794 miles
  • 2019 – 190,500 miles
  • 2018 – 184,422 miles
  • 2017 – 178,919 miles
  • 2016 – 171,474 miles
  • 2014 – 167,470 miles
  • 2013 – 163,418 miles
  • 2012 – 156,641 miles
  • 2011 – 145,320 miles
  • 2010 – 137,818 miles
  • 2009 – 129,145 miles
  • 2008 – 123,842 miles
  • 2007 – 113,759 miles
  • 2006 – 103,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,081 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Front door badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,081 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    200,081 miles
    Test number
    717279920543
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail200,080 miles (+457)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,080 miles
    Test number
    171485904052
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass199,623 miles (+553)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    199,623 miles
    Test number
    336970551377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass199,070 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    199,070 miles
    Test number
    278960818241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail199,062 miles (+1,334)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,062 miles
    Test number
    134262257729
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass197,728 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    197,728 miles
    Test number
    596637561790
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail197,720 miles (+2,926)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,720 miles
    Test number
    325986595093
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass194,794 miles (+4,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    194,794 miles
    Test number
    194951558766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass190,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    190,500 miles
    Test number
    568678699444
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail190,494 miles (+6,072)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,494 miles
    Test number
    323947654719
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at engine (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass184,422 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    184,422 miles
    Test number
    849874269922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass178,919 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    178,919 miles
    Test number
    357254941381
    • AdvisoryFront door badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering damper bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear door badly corroded

  13. Fail178,916 miles (+7,442)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,916 miles
    Test number
    789251250034
    • FailureFuel system component leaking injector spill pipe (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront door badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering damper bush has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear door badly corroded

  14. Pass171,474 miles (+4,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    171,474 miles
    Test number
    293767140881
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play bottom (2.5.A.3b)

  15. Pass167,470 miles (+252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    167,470 miles
    Test number
    495384964431
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail167,218 miles (+3,800)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,218 miles
    Test number
    696577134309
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass163,418 miles (+6,777)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    163,418 miles
    Test number
    489434643423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBulkhead corrosion by servo mountings
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight wear

  18. Pass156,641 miles (+11,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    156,641 miles
    Test number
    866692842360
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass145,320 miles (+7,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    145,320 miles
    Test number
    439630031366
    • NoteNear side rear and off side rear brake discs pitted /scored

  20. Pass137,818 miles (+8,673)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    137,818 miles
    Test number
    831853640363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass129,145 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    672834849315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass123,842 miles (+10,083)1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    123,842 miles
    Test number
    281379938385
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteComplete exhaust showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteNearside and offside front top and bottom door hinges worn
    • NoteNearside front bottom suspension swivel bearing showing signs of wear
    • NoteNearside rear lower reversing light not working
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outside edge
    • NoteSigns of oil leak from engine sump
    • NoteSigns of slight oil leaks from front and rear differentials

  23. Pass113,759 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    113,759 miles
    Test number
    150061347386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass103,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    103,659 miles
    Test number
    482995136328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P24 TUP

Does P24 TUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P24 TUP is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P24 TUP?
The MOT on P24 TUP is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P24 TUP done?
P24 TUP was recorded at 200,081 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,872 miles a year.
Has P24 TUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P24 TUP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on P24 TUP 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 P24 TUP find?
P24 TUP passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 1 more.

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