Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 2,401 cc
P26 DUTMOT history
P26 DUT is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,990 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 155,990 mi
- At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,975 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P26 DUT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Apr 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P26 DUT was last recorded at 155,990 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 5,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,872 miles · 3 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,118 miles
- Average per year
- 6,975 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,990 miles
- 2025 – 150,872 miles
- 2024 – 146,544 miles
- 2023 – 141,342 miles
- 2022 – 134,703 miles
- 2021 – 129,113 miles
- 2020 – 123,908 miles
- 2018 – 113,038 miles
- 2017 – 101,162 miles
- 2016 – 91,146 miles
- 2015 – 86,060 miles
- 2013 – 85,046 miles
- 2012 – 79,721 miles
- 2011 – 69,282 miles
- 2010 – 46,129 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,990 miles
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Hub seals slightly wet
- AdvisoryFront Service brake grabbing slightly Slight pull to os (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner panal (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner panal (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shockers damp (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar front bushes splitting up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake & handbrake only just met requirements advice checks to be carried out.
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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Full MOT history
19 tests since 8 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,990 miles (+5,118)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 155,990 miles
- Test number
- 663656820125
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Hub seals slightly wet
- AdvisoryFront Service brake grabbing slightly Slight pull to os (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner panal (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner panal (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both shockers damp (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie bar front bushes splitting up (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake & handbrake only just met requirements advice checks to be carried out.
Pass150,872 miles (+4,328)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 150,872 miles
- Test number
- 124816827416
- MinorOffside Front Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering joint from steering box. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight uplift in both joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral heavy under body surface rust front & rear.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat upright slightly loose.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Master cylinder to under side osf close to steering column. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Pass146,544 miles (+5,202)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 146,544 miles
- Test number
- 638340068439
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight uplift in all steering joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass141,342 miles (+6,639)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 141,342 miles
- Test number
- 342375435927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,703 miles (+5,590)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 134,703 miles
- Test number
- 491520187834
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass129,113 miles (+5,205)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 129,113 miles
- Test number
- 140611572463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass123,908 miles (+10,870)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 123,908 miles
- Test number
- 797950527689
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,038 miles (+11,876)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 113,038 miles
- Test number
- 523208861296
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,162 miles (+10,016)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 101,162 miles
- Test number
- 732774165396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,146 miles (+5,086)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 91,146 miles
- Test number
- 559839395042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 86,060 miles
- Test number
- 912760572625
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,060 miles (+397)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,060 miles
- Test number
- 734651675646
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fail85,663 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,663 miles
- Test number
- 669663115146
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass85,663 miles (+617)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 85,663 miles
- Test number
- 696283515177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,046 miles (+5,325)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 85,046 miles
- Test number
- 887578343230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,721 miles (+10,439)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 79,721 miles
- Test number
- 249226022371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,282 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 69,282 miles
- Test number
- 465786001425
- NoteOil leak
Fail69,279 miles (+23,150)6 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,279 miles
- Test number
- 549225301320
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass46,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 46,129 miles
- Test number
- 964828920172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P26 DUT
- Does P26 DUT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P26 DUT is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P26 DUT?
- The MOT on P26 DUT is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P26 DUT done?
- P26 DUT was recorded at 155,990 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 6,975 miles a year.
- Has P26 DUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P26 DUT has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2015.
- Has the mileage on P26 DUT 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 P26 DUT find?
- P26 DUT passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 11 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive coolant; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet; front hub seals slightly wet, and 8 more.
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