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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P396 SFMMOT history

P396 SFM is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 251,943 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

P396 SFM white 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 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
251,943 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
15 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P396 SFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P396 SFM was last recorded at 251,943 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,922 miles · 13 May 2025
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
4,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 251,943 miles
  • 2025 – 251,922 miles
  • 2022 – 251,410 miles
  • 2021 – 250,329 miles
  • 2019 – 250,215 miles
  • 2018 – 249,227 miles
  • 2017 – 245,015 miles
  • 2016 – 242,745 miles
  • 2015 – 234,515 miles
  • 2014 – 224,950 miles
  • 2013 – 213,855 miles
  • 2012 – 207,945 miles
  • 2011 – 200,001 miles
  • 2010 – 191,868 miles
  • 2009 – 186,462 miles
  • 2008 – 185,717 miles
  • 2007 – 173,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,943 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,943 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    251,943 miles
    Test number
    726400176159
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail251,922 miles (+512)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,922 miles
    Test number
    278604588453
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass251,410 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    251,410 miles
    Test number
    142506948070
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail251,394 miles (+1,065)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,394 miles
    Test number
    278716222926
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering damper bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs not seated correctly
  5. Pass250,329 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    250,329 miles
    Test number
    770104371082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear plate damaged
  6. Fail250,302 miles (+87)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,302 miles
    Test number
    243055555901
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear axle stabiliser arm bush on nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear plate damaged
  7. Fail250,215 miles (+988)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,215 miles
    Test number
    863332073560
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass249,227 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    249,227 miles
    Test number
    655474178306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail249,195 miles (+4,180)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,195 miles
    Test number
    993800373493
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm bush (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
  10. Pass245,015 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    245,015 miles
    Test number
    786446239551
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has play
    • AdvisoryVehicle is dirty underneath
  11. Fail244,999 miles (+10)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,999 miles
    Test number
    753320195939
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play on steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush has play
    • AdvisoryVehicle is dirty underneath
  12. Fail244,989 miles (+2,244)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,989 miles
    Test number
    332687167399
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  13. Pass242,745 miles (+8,230)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    242,745 miles
    Test number
    139840869961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking oil
  14. Pass234,515 miles (+137)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    234,515 miles
    Test number
    608331675148
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering damper bush
    • NoteSlight play steering box drop arm ball joint
  15. Fail234,378 miles (+9,428)4 dangerous1 failure5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,378 miles
    Test number
    237106465428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAux belt split
    • NoteFuel filler neck bracket broken
    • NotePlay in steering damper bush
    • NoteSlight play steering box drop arm ball joint
  16. Pass224,950 miles (+13)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    224,950 miles
    Test number
    279600554437
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc backing plate missing
    • NoteRear reg plate damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn
  17. Fail224,937 miles (+11,082)10 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,937 miles
    Test number
    798408344146
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc backing plate missing
    • NoteOffside front axle shaft bolts loose
    • NoteOffside front brake pipe touches bottom of spring mounting on lock to lock
    • NoteRear reg plate damaged
    • NoteSteering damper bushes worn
  18. Pass213,855 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    213,855 miles
    Test number
    426688703116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail213,797 miles (+5,852)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,797 miles
    Test number
    856330703193
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass207,945 miles (+71)9 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    207,945 miles
    Test number
    479737882076
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision starting to deteriorate
    • NoteNearside front tractor joint seal leaking slightly
    • NoteOffside front tractor joint seal leaking slightly
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside rear hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteOil leak
  21. Fail207,874 miles (+7,873)11 failures9 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,874 miles
    Test number
    419511782033
    • FailureFront Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision starting to deteriorate
    • NoteNearside front tractor joint seal leaking slightly
    • NoteOffside front tractor joint seal leaking slightly
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside rear hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteOil leak
  22. Pass200,001 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    200,001 miles
    Test number
    159370971053
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
  23. Fail199,999 miles (+8,131)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,999 miles
    Test number
    347210371068
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate
  24. Pass191,868 miles (+5,406)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    191,868 miles
    Test number
    344324380045
    • NoteNearside wheel close to suspension arm,on left lock.
  25. Pass186,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    186,462 miles
    Test number
    364070499095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail186,460 miles (+743)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,460 miles
    Test number
    163660899042
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
  27. Pass185,717 miles (+11,730)11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    185,717 miles
    Test number
    350155688065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNumber plate light dim.
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper outer bush on drag rod.
  28. Pass173,987 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    173,987 miles
    Test number
    111894457040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail173,983 miles1 dangerous5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,983 miles
    Test number
    271173057038
    • DangerousFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront tyres worn near to 2mm.
    • NoteOffside front seat belt starting to wear.

Questions about P396 SFM

Does P396 SFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P396 SFM is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P396 SFM?
The MOT on P396 SFM is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P396 SFM done?
P396 SFM was recorded at 251,943 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,074 miles a year.
Has P396 SFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P396 SFM has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2025.
Has the mileage on P396 SFM 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 P396 SFM find?
P396 SFM passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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