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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,494 cc

P331 PBYMOT history

P331 PBY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 149,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

P331 PBY green 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 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
149,821 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P331 PBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
7 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P331 PBY was last recorded at 149,821 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 3,197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,624 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,197 miles
Average per year
3,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,821 miles
  • 2025 – 146,624 miles
  • 2024 – 142,963 miles
  • 2023 – 137,571 miles
  • 2022 – 133,231 miles
  • 2021 – 129,328 miles
  • 2020 – 127,529 miles
  • 2019 – 118,583 miles
  • 2018 – 112,884 miles
  • 2017 – 108,566 miles
  • 2016 – 107,312 miles
  • 2014 – 104,690 miles
  • 2013 – 103,320 miles
  • 2012 – 99,784 miles
  • 2011 – 99,734 miles
  • 2010 – 98,835 miles
  • 2009 – 97,287 miles
  • 2008 – 95,101 miles
  • 2007 – 90,846 miles
  • 2005 – 78,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,821 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear/At Rear Flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive BAD

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • FAST SPEED WIPERS NOT WORKING

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,821 miles (+3,197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    149,821 miles
    Test number
    850584600107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear/At Rear Flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    146,624 miles
    Test number
    544283298704
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLIGHT SWITCH WEAK

  3. Fail146,624 miles (+3,661)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,624 miles
    Test number
    664749341921
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryLIGHT SWITCH WEAK

  4. Pass142,963 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    142,963 miles
    Test number
    834032048570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail142,963 miles (+5,392)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,963 miles
    Test number
    676304581464
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass137,571 miles (+4,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,571 miles
    Test number
    794706880591
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT SWITCH WILL NOT STAY ON MAIN BEAM
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,231 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,231 miles
    Test number
    351314187654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT SWITCH WEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWIPER FAST SPEED NOT WORKING

  8. Fail133,231 miles (+3,903)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,231 miles
    Test number
    318630774865
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHEADLIGHT SWITCH WEAK
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWIPER FAST SPEED NOT WORKING

  9. Pass129,328 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,328 miles
    Test number
    909494736106
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps SWITCH FAULTY (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFAST SPEED WIPERS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryGeneral engine & transmission oil leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Fail129,328 miles (+1,799)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,328 miles
    Test number
    344927906006
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps SWITCH FAULTY (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFAST SPEED WIPERS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREVERSING LIGHT NOT WORKING

  11. Pass127,529 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,529 miles
    Test number
    443269881135
    • AdvisoryFAST SPEED WIPERS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside STEP RUSTED HOLES
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail127,529 miles (+8,946)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,529 miles
    Test number
    711294341462
    • MajorNearside 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 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))
    • AdvisoryFAST SPEED WIPERS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside STEP RUSTED HOLES
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass118,583 miles (+5,699)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    118,583 miles
    Test number
    421848616116
    • AdvisoryCLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN
    • AdvisoryFAST SPEED ON WIPERS NOT WORKING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front BRAKE PADS EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT ON FITTINGS
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive BAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear BRAKE PADS TO BE CHECKED

  14. Pass112,884 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    504241525064
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened nearside front and offside front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper column switch deteriorated but still operational

  15. Fail112,874 miles (+4,308)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,874 miles
    Test number
    767267850309
    • FailureAnti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside nearside (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear reflector missing nearside (1.5.1a)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush offside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureTorque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear axle A-bar ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOne registration plate lamp bulb not working
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened nearside front and offside front (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wiper column switch deteriorated but still operational

  16. Pass108,566 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,566 miles
    Test number
    325341080619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    798850908220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail107,312 miles (+2,622)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    478269921400
    • 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 blade insecure (8.2.2)

  19. Pass104,690 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,690 miles
    Test number
    578643134250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass103,320 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,320 miles
    Test number
    945438373149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,784 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,784 miles
    Test number
    366980932132
    • 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)
    • NoteO/S/R bump stop missing

  22. Fail99,784 miles (+50)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,784 miles
    Test number
    957040132144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/S/R bump stop missing

  23. Pass99,734 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,734 miles
    Test number
    885590281019
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  24. Pass98,835 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    98,835 miles
    Test number
    391018550084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,786 miles (+1,499)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,786 miles
    Test number
    891248340001
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  26. Pass97,287 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    97,287 miles
    Test number
    334424149071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass95,101 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    95,101 miles
    Test number
    430921158081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass90,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    90,846 miles
    Test number
    150587147062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail90,846 miles (+568)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,846 miles
    Test number
    511687547022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass90,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    90,278 miles
    Test number
    982131017006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail90,278 miles (+11,665)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,278 miles
    Test number
    592900717093
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Note1 O/s front draglink ball-joint dust guard broken & joint is deteriorating. (Advise change). † †

  32. Pass78,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    78,613 miles
    Test number
    753946375254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail78,613 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,613 miles
    Test number
    800006375290
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about P331 PBY

Does P331 PBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P331 PBY is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P331 PBY?
The MOT on P331 PBY is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P331 PBY done?
P331 PBY was recorded at 149,821 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,478 miles a year.
Has P331 PBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P331 PBY has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on P331 PBY 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 P331 PBY find?
P331 PBY passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear/at rear flexy hose; nearside rear upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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