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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P320 PAFMOT history

P320 PAF is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 138,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

P320 PAF grey 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 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
138,503 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P320 PAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
11 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P320 PAF was last recorded at 138,503 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,489 miles · 26 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,503 miles
  • 2025 – 138,266 miles
  • 2024 – 138,043 miles
  • 2023 – 137,786 miles
  • 2022 – 137,483 miles
  • 2021 – 137,009 miles
  • 2020 – 136,201 miles
  • 2019 – 135,060 miles
  • 2018 – 133,736 miles
  • 2017 – 131,788 miles
  • 2016 – 130,236 miles
  • 2015 – 127,830 miles
  • 2014 – 123,172 miles
  • 2013 – 118,124 miles
  • 2012 – 113,425 miles
  • 2011 – 109,475 miles
  • 2010 – 106,284 miles
  • 2009 – 103,551 miles
  • 2008 – 100,686 miles
  • 2007 – 96,808 miles
  • 2006 – 92,093 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,503 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel tank slightly loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

33 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,503 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    138,503 miles
    Test number
    772516043050
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail138,489 miles (+223)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,489 miles
    Test number
    879631926832
    • MajorFront Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bull bar front edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorRear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass138,266 miles (+223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,266 miles
    Test number
    305254828113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass138,043 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,043 miles
    Test number
    374684943545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass137,786 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,786 miles
    Test number
    425700783642
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail137,786 miles (+303)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,786 miles
    Test number
    279230263514
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass137,483 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,483 miles
    Test number
    101053232908
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  8. Fail137,476 miles (+467)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,476 miles
    Test number
    527681289255
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Pass137,009 miles (+808)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    137,009 miles
    Test number
    400335836260
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass136,201 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,201 miles
    Test number
    772362559679
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail136,201 miles (+1,141)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,201 miles
    Test number
    277100195455
    • MajorCentral Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass135,060 miles (+1,324)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,060 miles
    Test number
    884181625702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass133,736 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    133,736 miles
    Test number
    862075967949
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  14. Fail133,692 miles (+1,904)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,692 miles
    Test number
    638817615643
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn

  15. Pass131,788 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,788 miles
    Test number
    991338326417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,236 miles
    Test number
    174648034043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail130,236 miles (+2,406)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,236 miles
    Test number
    927009756326
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass127,830 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    127,830 miles
    Test number
    605236585042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail127,772 miles (+4,600)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,772 miles
    Test number
    295722785043
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass123,172 miles (+5,048)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,172 miles
    Test number
    425237584073
    • AdvisoryFront Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Fail118,124 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,124 miles
    Test number
    806125983071
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  22. Pass118,124 miles (+4,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    118,124 miles
    Test number
    835775783043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  23. Pass113,425 miles (+3,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,425 miles
    Test number
    925741082073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass109,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    109,475 miles
    Test number
    537533481098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail109,475 miles (+3,191)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,475 miles
    Test number
    686722081059
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass106,284 miles (+2,733)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    106,284 miles
    Test number
    122097570063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass103,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    103,551 miles
    Test number
    202161369068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail103,550 miles (+2,864)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,550 miles
    Test number
    402191969018
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBall joint on offside front steering arm has slight play

  29. Pass100,686 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,686 miles
    Test number
    741787488028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail100,654 miles (+3,846)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,654 miles
    Test number
    444917278039
    • DangerousNearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureNearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  31. Pass96,808 miles (+4,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    96,808 miles
    Test number
    504198867028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  32. Pass92,093 miles (+190)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    92,093 miles
    Test number
    752643486072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail91,903 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,903 miles
    Test number
    272509266070
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about P320 PAF

Does P320 PAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P320 PAF is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P320 PAF?
The MOT on P320 PAF is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P320 PAF done?
P320 PAF was recorded at 138,503 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
Has P320 PAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P320 PAF has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on P320 PAF 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 P320 PAF find?
P320 PAF passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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