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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P402 BBBMOT history

P402 BBB is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Apr 1997. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2025.

P402 BBB green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2026
Mileage
140,832 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,317 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P402 BBB
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
14 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P402 BBB was last recorded at 140,832 miles on 14 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,832 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,317 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,832 miles
  • 2023 – 140,260 miles
  • 2022 – 140,253 miles
  • 2021 – 138,965 miles
  • 2020 – 136,818 miles
  • 2019 – 133,462 miles
  • 2018 – 128,448 miles
  • 2017 – 121,727 miles
  • 2016 – 114,756 miles
  • 2015 – 104,275 miles
  • 2014 – 98,198 miles
  • 2013 – 87,473 miles
  • 2009 – 85,416 miles
  • 2008 – 80,798 miles
  • 2007 – 78,867 miles
  • 2006 – 77,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,832 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,832 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,832 miles
    Test number
    446354465315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail140,832 miles (+572)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,832 miles
    Test number
    161975109348
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    140,260 miles
    Test number
    252872425537
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,260 miles (+7)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,260 miles
    Test number
    154546105827
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure DROP ARM FROM STEERING BOX LOSES (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail140,253 miles (+1,288)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,253 miles
    Test number
    222989928999
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump hose (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass138,965 miles (+2,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,965 miles
    Test number
    521525393113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,818 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    136,818 miles
    Test number
    718411470348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail136,818 miles (+3,356)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,818 miles
    Test number
    501782843705
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass133,462 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    523044005591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective

  10. Fail133,462 miles (+5,014)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    144985768994
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Gearbox mounting defective

  11. Pass128,448 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,448 miles
    Test number
    441013585801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,727 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,727 miles
    Test number
    434965486614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,756 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,756 miles
    Test number
    814125925300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,732 miles (+10,457)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,732 miles
    Test number
    213511499900
    • DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking BRAKE PIPE (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass104,275 miles (+49)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    104,275 miles
    Test number
    769854635120
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  16. Fail104,226 miles (+6,028)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,226 miles
    Test number
    268071835471
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

  17. Pass98,198 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    98,198 miles
    Test number
    257488354488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail98,165 miles (+10,692)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,165 miles
    Test number
    275851854133
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  19. Pass87,473 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,473 miles
    Test number
    975829553184
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail87,467 miles (+2,051)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,467 miles
    Test number
    616306153168
    • 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail85,416 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    271454409262
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  22. Pass85,416 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    424434209235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,798 miles (+1,931)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    80,798 miles
    Test number
    531061218232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,867 miles (+1,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    78,867 miles
    Test number
    214558707238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass77,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    77,389 miles
    Test number
    631060686183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P402 BBB

Does P402 BBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P402 BBB expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P402 BBB?
The MOT on P402 BBB expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P402 BBB done?
P402 BBB was recorded at 140,832 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2025, an average of 3,317 miles a year.
Has P402 BBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P402 BBB has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on P402 BBB 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 P402 BBB find?
P402 BBB passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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