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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P425 DECMOT history

P425 DEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 16 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 217,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

P425 DEC 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 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
217,121 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P425 DEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
16 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P425 DEC was last recorded at 217,121 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 292 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,829 miles · 13 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
292 miles
Average per year
3,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 217,121 miles
  • 2022 – 216,829 miles
  • 2021 – 216,504 miles
  • 2019 – 207,668 miles
  • 2018 – 200,450 miles
  • 2017 – 195,032 miles
  • 2015 – 189,924 miles
  • 2014 – 185,687 miles
  • 2013 – 180,878 miles
  • 2012 – 173,393 miles
  • 2011 – 167,095 miles
  • 2010 – 164,358 miles
  • 2009 – 162,222 miles
  • 2008 – 159,673 miles
  • 2007 – 154,709 miles
  • 2005 – 147,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass217,121 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass217,121 miles (+292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    217,121 miles
    Test number
    207854254935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass216,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    216,829 miles
    Test number
    758306837128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail216,829 miles (+325)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,829 miles
    Test number
    413210649781
    • Repaired at testLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass216,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    216,504 miles
    Test number
    828027704851
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail216,504 miles (+8,836)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,504 miles
    Test number
    184914495999
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play loose on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass207,668 miles (+220)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    207,668 miles
    Test number
    935082425679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail207,448 miles (+6,998)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,448 miles
    Test number
    157208290721
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass200,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    200,450 miles
    Test number
    560506738839
    • 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)

  9. Fail200,450 miles (+5,418)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,450 miles
    Test number
    701813320249
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFuel return pipes in engine bay damp
    • 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)

  10. Pass195,032 miles (+5,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    195,032 miles
    Test number
    896184048309
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Pass189,924 miles (+112)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    189,924 miles
    Test number
    869561526927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded / slight blow

  12. Fail189,812 miles (+4,125)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,812 miles
    Test number
    232414556398
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jack mount (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBulkhead corroded
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate cracked
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded / slight blow

  13. Pass185,687 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    185,687 miles
    Test number
    819869264243
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear prop shaft flange leaking
    • NoteRear x member corroded

  14. Fail185,687 miles (+4,809)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,687 miles
    Test number
    385969264242
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear prop shaft flange leaking

  15. Pass180,878 miles (+7,485)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    180,878 miles
    Test number
    855684673235
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust blow
    • NoteParking brake travel nearly to stop
    • NoteRear chassis corroded
    • NoteSlight leak n/s/f swivel seal

  16. Pass173,393 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    173,393 miles
    Test number
    567683392012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s bulkhead corroded
    • NoteRear pinion seal leaking

  17. Fail173,393 miles (+6,298)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,393 miles
    Test number
    936603492026
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s bulkhead corroded
    • NoteRear pinion seal leaking

  18. Fail167,095 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,095 miles
    Test number
    626327851039
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDrop arm gaitor split
    • NoteNs bulkhead corroded

  19. Pass167,095 miles (+2,737)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    167,095 miles
    Test number
    986417951097
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteDrop arm gaitor split
    • NoteNs bulkhead corroded

  20. Pass164,358 miles (+430)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    164,358 miles
    Test number
    482363080097
    • NoteBULKHEAD HOLED - NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

  21. Fail163,928 miles (+1,706)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,928 miles
    Test number
    893665150032
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteBulkhead holed outside prescribed area

  22. Pass162,222 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    162,222 miles
    Test number
    382366779098
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  23. Fail162,206 miles (+2,533)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,206 miles
    Test number
    891597659096
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChassis corroding

  24. Pass159,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    159,673 miles
    Test number
    923670488034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail159,673 miles (+4,964)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,673 miles
    Test number
    824839078012
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass154,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    154,709 miles
    Test number
    961336627029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail154,709 miles (+7,139)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,709 miles
    Test number
    780184627074
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  28. Pass147,570 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    147,570 miles
    Test number
    461015255407
    • NoteO/S/R WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY
    • NoteREAR BUMPER GETING CORRODED

Questions about P425 DEC

Does P425 DEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P425 DEC expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P425 DEC?
The MOT on P425 DEC expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P425 DEC done?
P425 DEC was recorded at 217,121 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 3,894 miles a year.
Has P425 DEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P425 DEC has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on P425 DEC 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 P425 DEC find?
P425 DEC passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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