Land Rover Defender
Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
P368 PDEMOT history
P368 PDE is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 252,498 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 252,498 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,812 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P368 PDE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P368 PDE was last recorded at 252,498 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 252,494 miles · 9 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 7,812 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 252,498 miles
- 2025 – 247,708 miles
- 2024 – 243,781 miles
- 2023 – 239,207 miles
- 2022 – 233,764 miles
- 2021 – 229,773 miles
- 2020 – 229,763 miles
- 2019 – 225,820 miles
- 2018 – 217,793 miles
- 2017 – 212,028 miles
- 2016 – 205,463 miles
- 2015 – 197,050 miles
- 2014 – 188,231 miles
- 2013 – 177,314 miles
- 2012 – 164,872 miles
- 2011 – 150,509 miles
- 2010 – 137,520 miles
- 2009 – 126,899 miles
- 2008 – 118,470 miles
- 2007 – 110,593 miles
- 2006 – 102,451 miles
- 2005 – 94,747 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass252,498 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryClutch pedal stickingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFuel tank corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySteering damper bush perishedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Full MOT history
26 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass252,498 miles (+4)20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 252,498 miles
- Test number
- 894513202422
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal sticking
- AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
- AdvisorySteering damper bush perished
Fail252,494 miles (+4,786)2 major20 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,494 miles
- Test number
- 209287985198
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal sticking
- AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
- AdvisorySteering damper bush perished
Pass247,708 miles (+3,927)18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 247,708 miles
- Test number
- 348484474729
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside body damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryWiper smearing
Pass243,781 miles (+4,574)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 243,781 miles
- Test number
- 587352165587
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryAxle swivel joint leaking oil[o/s/f]
- AdvisoryChassis rails are corroded
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass239,207 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 239,207 miles
- Test number
- 621069539579
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail239,195 miles (+5,431)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,195 miles
- Test number
- 951087901655
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass233,764 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 233,764 miles
- Test number
- 538817518804
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded
Pass229,773 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 229,773 miles
- Test number
- 863550426438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail229,763 miles (+3,943)3 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,763 miles
- Test number
- 260857951100
- DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front swivel housing seal is leaking
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction to many objects on dashboard and interior mirror also o/s/f Ariel (flowers) obscuring drivers view on road (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine every where (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass225,820 miles (+8,027)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 225,820 miles
- Test number
- 786087470207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,793 miles (+5,765)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 217,793 miles
- Test number
- 292399008950
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,028 miles (+6,565)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 212,028 miles
- Test number
- 779042701531
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass205,463 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 205,463 miles
- Test number
- 789749227456
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SWIVELS ARE WEEPING OIL
- AdvisoryCORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
Fail205,463 miles (+8,413)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,463 miles
- Test number
- 565911858985
- 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT SWIVELS ARE WEEPING OIL
- AdvisoryCORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
Pass197,050 miles (+8,819)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 197,050 miles
- Test number
- 682431271695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,231 miles (+10,917)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 188,231 miles
- Test number
- 107249444362
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass177,314 miles (+12,442)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 177,314 miles
- Test number
- 446827943443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,872 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 164,872 miles
- Test number
- 757115142340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,872 miles (+14,363)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,872 miles
- Test number
- 986265242383
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass150,509 miles (+12,989)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 150,509 miles
- Test number
- 889859841383
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass137,520 miles (+10,621)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 137,520 miles
- Test number
- 611060650386
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteNearside front body mount slighty corroded
- NoteNearside front tyre wearing slightly on edge
Pass126,899 miles (+8,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 126,899 miles
- Test number
- 804030859384
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass118,470 miles (+7,877)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 118,470 miles
- Test number
- 441839518409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,593 miles (+8,142)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 110,593 miles
- Test number
- 171130137309
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass102,451 miles (+7,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 102,451 miles
- Test number
- 571767116324
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass94,747 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 94,747 miles
- Test number
- 854727105368
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about P368 PDE
- Does P368 PDE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P368 PDE is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P368 PDE?
- The MOT on P368 PDE is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P368 PDE done?
- P368 PDE was recorded at 252,498 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,812 miles a year.
- Has P368 PDE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P368 PDE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on P368 PDE 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 P368 PDE find?
- P368 PDE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 20 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 17 more.
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