Land Rover logo

Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P43 PPVMOT history

P43 PPV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 131,763 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.

P43 PPV 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 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
131,763 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
MOT tests
8
7 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,058 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for P43 PPV in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
P43 PPV
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
12 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P43 PPV was last recorded at 131,763 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 640 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
131,123 miles · 3 Dec 2012
Between the last two tests
640 miles
Average per year
1,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,763 miles
  • 2012 – 131,123 miles
  • 2011 – 130,234 miles
  • 2010 – 128,550 miles
  • 2008 – 123,870 miles
  • 2007 – 116,956 miles
  • 2006 – 111,974 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,763 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

8 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,763 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,763 miles
    Test number
    470125198278
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail131,755 miles (+632)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,755 miles
    Test number
    670559638610
    • MajorNearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass131,123 miles (+889)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    131,123 miles
    Test number
    446548932351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass130,234 miles (+1,684)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    130,234 miles
    Test number
    396972231376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,550 miles (+4,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    128,550 miles
    Test number
    540437020324
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Pass123,870 miles (+6,914)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    123,870 miles
    Test number
    161722618352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass116,956 miles (+4,982)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    116,956 miles
    Test number
    614661817349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    111,974 miles
    Test number
    230422226319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P43 PPV

Does P43 PPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P43 PPV expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P43 PPV?
The MOT on P43 PPV expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P43 PPV done?
P43 PPV was recorded at 131,763 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 1,058 miles a year.
Has P43 PPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P43 PPV has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on P43 PPV 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 P43 PPV find?
P43 PPV passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: central rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all P43 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.