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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P302 XSHMOT history

P302 XSH is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 10 Mar 1997. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 80,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

P302 XSH black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2023
Mileage
80,022 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
P302 XSH
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
10 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P302 XSH was last recorded at 80,022 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2011: 71,035 miles, lower than 132,695 miles on 4 Nov 2009.

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
80,009 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
13 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 80,022 miles
  • 2021 – 79,808 miles
  • 2020 – 79,516 miles
  • 2019 – 79,367 miles
  • 2018 – 79,159 miles
  • 2017 – 78,729 miles
  • 2016 – 77,955 miles
  • 2014 – 77,068 miles
  • 2013 – 75,610 miles
  • 2012 – 74,001 miles
  • 2011 – 71,819 miles
  • 2009 – 132,695 miles
  • 2008 – 125,878 miles
  • 2007 – 120,199 miles
  • 2006 – 114,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,022 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,022 miles (+13)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,022 miles
    Test number
    807972513046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail80,009 miles (+201)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,009 miles
    Test number
    172362100565
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged coil spring touching brake pipe on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear steering arm chalked (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged coil spring touching brake pipe on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass79,808 miles (+292)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,808 miles
    Test number
    998824643432
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides and slight oil leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass79,516 miles (+149)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    79,516 miles
    Test number
    385393479524
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear "A" Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivels slight leak and slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust hitting on chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass79,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,367 miles
    Test number
    807850961738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail79,365 miles (+206)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,365 miles
    Test number
    412242696440
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,159 miles (+430)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    277783080653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,729 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    711464169218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,955 miles (+887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,955 miles
    Test number
    672499520855
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass77,068 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    77,068 miles
    Test number
    969504124310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,610 miles (+1,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,610 miles
    Test number
    816572913361
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass74,001 miles (+2,182)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,001 miles
    Test number
    176761822323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,819 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    479621441396
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth sides swivel housing slight leak

  14. Fail71,813 miles (+778)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,813 miles
    Test number
    826770441313
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth sides swivel housing slight leak

  15. Pass71,035 miles (-61,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,035 miles
    Test number
    148007121008
    • AdvisoryFront Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass132,695 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    132,695 miles
    Test number
    130638809301
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Fail132,688 miles (+6,810)23 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,688 miles
    Test number
    451601669297
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass125,878 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    125,878 miles
    Test number
    742140728267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,873 miles (+5,674)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,873 miles
    Test number
    263902588463
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  20. Pass120,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    120,199 miles
    Test number
    681487077130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail120,199 miles (+5,396)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,199 miles
    Test number
    280173677193
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteGEAR BOX MOUNTING BROKEN
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  22. Pass114,803 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    114,803 miles
    Test number
    761852546198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,795 miles10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,795 miles
    Test number
    512161536132
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about P302 XSH

Does P302 XSH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P302 XSH expired on 11 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P302 XSH?
The MOT on P302 XSH expired on 11 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P302 XSH done?
P302 XSH was recorded at 80,022 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022.
Has P302 XSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P302 XSH has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on P302 XSH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P302 XSH find?
P302 XSH passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive hub swivel; nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 6 more.

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