
Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
P252 BTTMOT history
P252 BTT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 179,239 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 179,239 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 4,012 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P252 BTT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 6 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P252 BTT was last recorded at 179,239 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 178,000 miles · 23 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,239 miles
- Average per year
- 4,012 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,239 miles
- 2024 – 178,000 miles
- 2021 – 176,636 miles
- 2019 – 172,429 miles
- 2018 – 170,667 miles
- 2017 – 168,577 miles
- 2016 – 166,726 miles
- 2015 – 162,889 miles
- 2014 – 157,922 miles
- 2013 – 152,853 miles
- 2011 – 145,988 miles
- 2010 – 139,200 miles
- 2009 – 132,870 miles
- 2008 – 123,731 miles
- 2007 – 115,607 miles
- 2006 – 106,817 miles
- 2005 – 97,752 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
32 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,239 miles (+1,239)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 179,239 miles
- Test number
- 933510683569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,000 miles (+77)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 178,000 miles
- Test number
- 278150169634
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail177,923 miles (+1,287)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,923 miles
- Test number
- 505598396914
- MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure A frame ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass176,636 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 176,636 miles
- Test number
- 722233823125
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded near brake pedal housing/box (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Slightly damp around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Fail176,636 miles (+1,652)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,636 miles
- Test number
- 769118785336
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure Steering box drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slightly perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded near brake pedal housing/box (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Slightly damp around steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Pass174,984 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 174,984 miles
- Test number
- 440051514675
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail174,984 miles (+2,555)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,984 miles
- Test number
- 267305063660
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass172,429 miles1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 172,429 miles
- Test number
- 958031028512
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail172,429 miles (+1,762)1 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,429 miles
- Test number
- 355165019861
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Panhard rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,667 miles (+1)2 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 170,667 miles
- Test number
- 657133931770
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine tapping
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fail170,666 miles (+2,089)2 major2 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,666 miles
- Test number
- 534739421732
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle contacting radius arm (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine tapping
- AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Pass168,577 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 168,577 miles
- Test number
- 716766628894
- AdvisoryOil leak Nearside rear tyre cracking
Fail168,575 miles (+1,849)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,575 miles
- Test number
- 799714241413
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak Nearside rear tyre cracking
Pass166,726 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 166,726 miles
- Test number
- 967525365727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both rear lenses deteriorating (1.1.A.3b)
Fail166,726 miles (+3,837)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,726 miles
- Test number
- 898718872237
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Both rear lenses deteriorating (1.1.A.3b)
Pass162,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 162,889 miles
- Test number
- 804641344420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,889 miles (+4,967)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,889 miles
- Test number
- 413439650674
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Pass157,922 miles (+5,069)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 157,922 miles
- Test number
- 755644344389
- NoteOil leak from pressure switch
Pass152,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 152,853 miles
- Test number
- 218477243369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,853 miles (+6,865)5 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,853 miles
- Test number
- 516277633369
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Rear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- NoteEngine water leak
- NoteFuel filler pipe clip missing
Pass145,988 miles1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 145,988 miles
- Test number
- 658586841326
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront+rear number plates deteriorating.
- NoteMain beam switch becoming faulty.
- NoteN/s/r corner bumper insecure.
- NoteO/s/r chassis leg starting to crack+corroding.
- NoteOil leak.
- NoteRear chassis legs/cross member corroding.
Fail145,988 miles (+6,788)9 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,988 miles
- Test number
- 598243541382
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront+rear number plates deteriorating.
- NoteMain beam switch becoming faulty.
- NoteN/s/r corner bumper insecure.
- NoteO/s/r chassis leg starting to crack+corroding.
- NoteOil leak.
- NoteRear chassis legs/cross member corroding.
Pass139,200 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 139,200 miles
- Test number
- 484144240335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,191 miles (+6,321)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,191 miles
- Test number
- 684644440396
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass132,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 132,870 miles
- Test number
- 890219949333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,859 miles (+9,128)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,859 miles
- Test number
- 632459949397
- FailureBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Pass123,731 miles (+8,124)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 123,731 miles
- Test number
- 504257248397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass115,607 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 115,607 miles
- Test number
- 190957847321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,607 miles (+8,790)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,607 miles
- Test number
- 152487847312
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass106,817 miles (+9,065)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 106,817 miles
- Test number
- 971355646349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,752 miles2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 97,752 miles
- Test number
- 494390955466
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating.
- NoteOil leak from engine.
- NoteSlight play in A frame ball joint.
- NoteSlight play on n/s and o/s trailing arm chassis bushes.
- NoteStone chips on windscreen.
Fail97,752 miles2 repaired2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,752 miles
- Test number
- 552550955393
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorating.
- NoteOil leak from engine.
- NoteSlight play in A frame ball joint.
- NoteSlight play on n/s and o/s trailing arm chassis bushes.
- NoteStone chips on windscreen.
Questions about P252 BTT
- Does P252 BTT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P252 BTT is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P252 BTT?
- The MOT on P252 BTT is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P252 BTT done?
- P252 BTT was recorded at 179,239 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 4,012 miles a year.
- Has P252 BTT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P252 BTT has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on P252 BTT 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 P252 BTT find?
- P252 BTT passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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