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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P259 BTTMOT history

P259 BTT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 187,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

P259 BTT 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 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
187,968 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P259 BTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P259 BTT was last recorded at 187,968 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,858 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,110 miles
Average per year
6,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,968 miles
  • 2025 – 184,858 miles
  • 2024 – 181,345 miles
  • 2023 – 177,465 miles
  • 2022 – 174,058 miles
  • 2021 – 169,986 miles
  • 2020 – 167,431 miles
  • 2019 – 162,792 miles
  • 2018 – 157,752 miles
  • 2017 – 151,802 miles
  • 2016 – 142,395 miles
  • 2015 – 133,486 miles
  • 2014 – 125,798 miles
  • 2013 – 115,971 miles
  • 2012 – 106,607 miles
  • 2011 – 98,786 miles
  • 2010 – 91,121 miles
  • 2009 – 84,595 miles
  • 2008 – 75,757 miles
  • 2007 – 69,859 miles
  • 2006 – 64,375 miles
  • 2005 – 61,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    187,968 miles
    Test number
    716982409118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail187,968 miles (+3,110)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,968 miles
    Test number
    260728142330
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    184,858 miles
    Test number
    282382209732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail184,858 miles (+3,513)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,858 miles
    Test number
    545992036809
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass181,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    181,345 miles
    Test number
    346578939257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail181,345 miles (+3,880)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,345 miles
    Test number
    296320971456
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass177,465 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    177,465 miles
    Test number
    701433773007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail177,449 miles (+3,391)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,449 miles
    Test number
    762688816358
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass174,058 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,058 miles
    Test number
    226862126254
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail174,057 miles (+4,071)1 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,057 miles
    Test number
    617911547340
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm ball joint loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass169,986 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    169,986 miles
    Test number
    242736538684
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Fail169,986 miles (+2,555)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,986 miles
    Test number
    578971795224
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass167,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    167,431 miles
    Test number
    763735039296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail167,431 miles (+4,639)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,431 miles
    Test number
    853378227872
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass162,792 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,792 miles
    Test number
    706171110260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail162,747 miles (+4,995)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,747 miles
    Test number
    415521463072
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass157,752 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    157,752 miles
    Test number
    876002119956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail157,736 miles (+5,934)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,736 miles
    Test number
    760178121742
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  19. Pass151,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    151,802 miles
    Test number
    954536154057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,802 miles (+9,407)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,802 miles
    Test number
    341218353798
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass142,395 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    142,395 miles
    Test number
    697833277466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail142,395 miles (+8,909)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,395 miles
    Test number
    702574302765
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass133,486 miles (+7,688)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,486 miles
    Test number
    537157805432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail125,798 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,798 miles
    Test number
    209427884286
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass125,798 miles (+9,827)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    125,798 miles
    Test number
    349877984418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass115,971 miles (+9,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    115,971 miles
    Test number
    208065893247
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass106,607 miles (+7,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    937496892283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  28. Pass98,786 miles (+7,665)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,786 miles
    Test number
    966284981298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass91,121 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    91,121 miles
    Test number
    233531290248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass84,595 miles (+8,838)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    84,595 miles
    Test number
    533767489277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass75,757 miles (+5,898)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,757 miles
    Test number
    450902688280
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Pass69,859 miles (+5,484)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,859 miles
    Test number
    623190017348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

  33. Pass64,375 miles (+2,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    64,375 miles
    Test number
    383287296246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  34. Pass61,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    61,888 miles
    Test number
    430087995210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about P259 BTT

Does P259 BTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P259 BTT is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on P259 BTT?
The MOT on P259 BTT is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P259 BTT done?
P259 BTT was recorded at 187,968 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,007 miles a year.
Has P259 BTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P259 BTT has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on P259 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 P259 BTT find?
P259 BTT passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount, and 1 more.

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