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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P425 VUFMOT history

P425 VUF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 82,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

P425 VUF green 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
82,013 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P425 VUF
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
14 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P425 VUF was last recorded at 82,013 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 463 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,550 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
463 miles
Average per year
1,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,013 miles
  • 2025 – 81,550 miles
  • 2024 – 80,979 miles
  • 2023 – 80,282 miles
  • 2022 – 79,672 miles
  • 2021 – 78,495 miles
  • 2020 – 78,226 miles
  • 2019 – 77,515 miles
  • 2018 – 76,722 miles
  • 2017 – 75,962 miles
  • 2016 – 75,055 miles
  • 2015 – 74,167 miles
  • 2014 – 73,209 miles
  • 2013 – 72,328 miles
  • 2012 – 71,387 miles
  • 2011 – 70,382 miles
  • 2010 – 68,005 miles
  • 2009 – 66,498 miles
  • 2008 – 64,146 miles
  • 2007 – 61,465 miles
  • 2006 – 58,244 miles
  • 2005 – 56,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,013 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,013 miles (+463)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    630913394721
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust silencer in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass81,550 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    627348824899
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail81,550 miles (+571)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,550 miles
    Test number
    152961699710
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive weep from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,979 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,979 miles
    Test number
    932910529460
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail80,978 miles (+696)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    351701816967
    • DangerousCentral Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass80,282 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    80,282 miles
    Test number
    238686598450
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail80,281 miles (+609)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,281 miles
    Test number
    933711889344
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass79,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    79,672 miles
    Test number
    357604760602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,670 miles (+1,175)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,670 miles
    Test number
    169846141332
    • MajorNearside 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))

  10. Pass78,495 miles (+269)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,495 miles
    Test number
    409986121723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass78,226 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    503804011750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail78,226 miles (+711)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,226 miles
    Test number
    504992412891
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass77,515 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,515 miles
    Test number
    221846738380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,507 miles (+785)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,507 miles
    Test number
    771012717575
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  15. Pass76,722 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,722 miles
    Test number
    500770045938
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  16. Fail76,722 miles (+760)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,722 miles
    Test number
    957027393197
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  17. Pass75,962 miles (+907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    75,962 miles
    Test number
    733905855245
    • AdvisoryScreen cracked out of swept area

  18. Pass75,055 miles (+888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    75,055 miles
    Test number
    126196390289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass74,167 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,167 miles
    Test number
    702639382633
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft universal joints worn
    • AdvisorySmall crack innearside base of windscreen
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear brake pipe

  20. Fail74,167 miles (+958)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,167 miles
    Test number
    505401588343
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront prop shaft universal joints worn
    • AdvisorySmall crack innearside base of windscreen
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear brake pipe

  21. Pass73,209 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    73,209 miles
    Test number
    469524254207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass72,328 miles (+941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    72,328 miles
    Test number
    559293773239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,387 miles (+1,005)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,387 miles
    Test number
    875336972266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,382 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    70,382 miles
    Test number
    175811501397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass68,005 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    68,005 miles
    Test number
    840914780218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass66,498 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,498 miles
    Test number
    653630289299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass64,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    341002308364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail64,146 miles (+2,681)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    864301108380
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  29. Pass61,465 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,465 miles
    Test number
    253844807353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass58,244 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    58,244 miles
    Test number
    632765706372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail58,242 miles (+1,279)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,242 miles
    Test number
    941523506386
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

  32. Pass56,963 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    56,963 miles
    Test number
    873093095222
    • NotePLAY IN DROP ARM BALL JOINT CLOSE TO EXESS.

Questions about P425 VUF

Does P425 VUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P425 VUF is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P425 VUF?
The MOT on P425 VUF is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P425 VUF done?
P425 VUF was recorded at 82,013 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,196 miles a year.
Has P425 VUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P425 VUF has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on P425 VUF 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 VUF find?
P425 VUF passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central rear fluid leak, but not excessive slight weep from rear diff; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 7 more.

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