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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P263 FSTMOT history

P263 FST is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 20 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

P263 FST black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
182,309 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,090 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P263 FST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P263 FST was last recorded at 182,309 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 2,012 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2021: 180,297 miles, lower than 191,156 miles on 23 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
180,297 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
2,012 miles
Average per year
4,090 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 182,309 miles
  • 2021 – 180,297 miles
  • 2019 – 191,156 miles
  • 2018 – 177,275 miles
  • 2015 – 171,712 miles
  • 2014 – 167,606 miles
  • 2013 – 164,034 miles
  • 2012 – 160,252 miles
  • 2011 – 156,325 miles
  • 2010 – 150,767 miles
  • 2009 – 144,004 miles
  • 2007 – 136,726 miles
  • 2006 – 121,719 miles
  • 2005 – 109,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,309 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Feb 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,309 miles (+2,012)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    182,309 miles
    Test number
    880346893326
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass180,297 miles (-10,859)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    180,297 miles
    Test number
    310470983308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass191,156 miles (+13,881)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    191,156 miles
    Test number
    541656975318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,275 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    177,275 miles
    Test number
    929169716716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,712 miles (+4,106)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    171,712 miles
    Test number
    346233725005
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  6. Pass167,606 miles (+3,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    167,606 miles
    Test number
    135013414044
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  7. Pass164,034 miles (+81)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    164,034 miles
    Test number
    845809413057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  8. Fail163,953 miles (+3,701)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,953 miles
    Test number
    106082013047
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  9. Pass160,252 miles (+86)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    160,252 miles
    Test number
    569371622018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  10. Fail160,166 miles (+3,841)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,166 miles
    Test number
    177004312047
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  11. Pass156,325 miles (+5,558)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    156,325 miles
    Test number
    397471321032
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint has slight play

  12. Pass150,767 miles (+6,763)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    150,767 miles
    Test number
    111162310497
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDrop arm ball joint has slight play
    • NoteOffside front swivel hub seal leaking slightly
    • NoteParking brake lever close to the end of its working travel

  13. Pass144,004 miles (+90)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    144,004 miles
    Test number
    902466919060
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear number plate becoming deteriorated

  14. Fail143,914 miles (+7,188)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,914 miles
    Test number
    480353019016
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteRear number plate becoming deteriorated

  15. Pass136,726 miles (+4,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    136,726 miles
    Test number
    614844037395
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass131,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    131,784 miles
    Test number
    702647157030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail131,784 miles (+10,065)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,784 miles
    Test number
    282554157016
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass121,719 miles (+12,288)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    121,719 miles
    Test number
    474878956060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2006
    Odometer
    109,431 miles
    Test number
    973518005354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P263 FST

Does P263 FST currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P263 FST expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P263 FST?
The MOT on P263 FST expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P263 FST done?
P263 FST was recorded at 182,309 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 4,090 miles a year.
Has P263 FST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P263 FST has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2013.
Has the mileage on P263 FST ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P263 FST find?
P263 FST passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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