
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P39 RTMMOT history
P39 RTM is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 138,204 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 138,204 mi
- At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 21 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,048 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P39 RTM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 28 Jan 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P39 RTM was last recorded at 138,204 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,198 miles · 9 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 4,048 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 138,204 miles
- 2025 – 129,815 miles
- 2024 – 127,914 miles
- 2023 – 124,055 miles
- 2022 – 120,762 miles
- 2021 – 117,875 miles
- 2020 – 115,684 miles
- 2019 – 112,396 miles
- 2018 – 108,446 miles
- 2017 – 103,752 miles
- 2016 – 98,998 miles
- 2015 – 98,998 miles
- 2014 – 95,758 miles
- 2013 – 91,696 miles
- 2012 – 87,409 miles
- 2011 – 82,488 miles
- 2010 – 78,022 miles
- 2009 – 75,885 miles
- 2008 – 73,509 miles
- 2007 – 68,624 miles
- 2006 – 56,603 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory9 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,204 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 138,204 miles
- Test number
- 395307697483
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,198 miles (+8,383)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,198 miles
- Test number
- 998016773619
- DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,815 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 129,815 miles
- Test number
- 112450365702
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail129,814 miles (+1,900)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,814 miles
- Test number
- 276920086059
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play maximum limit (5.1.3 (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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass127,914 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 127,914 miles
- Test number
- 380600985980
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear service brake effort slightly low
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Fail127,913 miles (+3,858)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,913 miles
- Test number
- 529927192569
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear service brake recorded low effort
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
Pass124,055 miles (+20)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 124,055 miles
- Test number
- 209802353897
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,035 miles (+3,273)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,035 miles
- Test number
- 383726319404
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play forward track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass120,762 miles (+2,887)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 120,762 miles
- Test number
- 179392721557
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass117,875 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 117,875 miles
- Test number
- 433947362421
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail117,875 miles (+2,191)4 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,875 miles
- Test number
- 555791095257
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trunnion bearing (top swivel) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured, repairable.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides, upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass115,684 miles (+28)4 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 115,684 miles
- Test number
- 959872222688
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail115,656 miles (+3,260)3 major5 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,656 miles
- Test number
- 642838386774
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush missing (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front and rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass112,396 miles3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 112,396 miles
- Test number
- 587129485711
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper diff mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail112,396 miles (+3,950)1 repaired3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,396 miles
- Test number
- 562235987441
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper diff mounting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,446 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 108,446 miles
- Test number
- 671800696999
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear axle stabiliser dust cover deteriorated
Fail108,436 miles (+4,684)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,436 miles
- Test number
- 223874556389
- FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear axle stabiliser dust cover deteriorated
Pass103,752 miles (+4,754)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 103,752 miles
- Test number
- 447915299196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass98,998 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 98,998 miles
- Test number
- 468537745144
- AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear swivel joint gaiter split
Fail98,998 miles (+3,240)5 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,998 miles
- Test number
- 481943791303
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront tyres starting to perish
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear swivel joint gaiter split
Pass95,758 miles (+4,062)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 95,758 miles
- Test number
- 157985444351
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass91,696 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 91,696 miles
- Test number
- 545705043328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,666 miles (+4,257)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,666 miles
- Test number
- 205023843339
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass87,409 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 87,409 miles
- Test number
- 335407542355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail87,409 miles (+4,921)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,409 miles
- Test number
- 817306742365
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass82,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 82,488 miles
- Test number
- 159840841396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,488 miles (+4,466)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,488 miles
- Test number
- 965259731333
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass78,022 miles (+2,137)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 78,022 miles
- Test number
- 431419340483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,885 miles (+2,376)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 75,885 miles
- Test number
- 312214649356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,509 miles (+4,885)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 73,509 miles
- Test number
- 563451408394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,624 miles (+4,942)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 68,624 miles
- Test number
- 934735407334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,682 miles (+7,079)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 63,682 miles
- Test number
- 554801837045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,603 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 56,603 miles
- Test number
- 101819816043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P39 RTM
- Does P39 RTM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P39 RTM is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P39 RTM?
- The MOT on P39 RTM is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P39 RTM done?
- P39 RTM was recorded at 138,204 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 4,048 miles a year.
- Has P39 RTM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P39 RTM has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on P39 RTM 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 P39 RTM find?
- P39 RTM passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.
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