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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P450 KEYMOT history

P450 KEY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 187,565 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

P450 KEY blue 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 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
187,565 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P450 KEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P450 KEY was last recorded at 187,565 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,000 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
565 miles
Average per year
5,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,565 miles
  • 2025 – 187,000 miles
  • 2020 – 183,772 miles
  • 2019 – 182,117 miles
  • 2018 – 179,007 miles
  • 2017 – 168,620 miles
  • 2016 – 154,916 miles
  • 2015 – 152,033 miles
  • 2014 – 148,720 miles
  • 2013 – 146,637 miles
  • 2012 – 142,986 miles
  • 2011 – 133,795 miles
  • 2010 – 126,560 miles
  • 2009 – 117,822 miles
  • 2008 – 107,365 miles
  • 2007 – 98,746 miles
  • 2006 – 85,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,565 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,565 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    187,565 miles
    Test number
    5636750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,000 miles (+3,228)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    187,000 miles
    Test number
    720535632674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,772 miles (+76)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    183,772 miles
    Test number
    353117187804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail183,696 miles (+1,579)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,696 miles
    Test number
    473429626252
    • DangerousCentral Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass182,117 miles (+3,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,117 miles
    Test number
    885605571650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass179,007 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    179,007 miles
    Test number
    923107531584
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  7. Fail179,007 miles (+10,387)2 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,007 miles
    Test number
    217953598546
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorDrag 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))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  8. Pass168,620 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    168,620 miles
    Test number
    606586697391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  9. Fail168,620 miles (+13,704)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,620 miles
    Test number
    934629539301
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  10. Pass154,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    154,916 miles
    Test number
    462981657910
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail154,916 miles (+2,883)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,916 miles
    Test number
    356766075319
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass152,033 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    152,033 miles
    Test number
    962857778537
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  13. Fail152,032 miles (+3,312)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,032 miles
    Test number
    531159566724
    • FailureOffside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust rubber broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes worn

  14. Pass148,720 miles (+2,083)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    148,720 miles
    Test number
    366410524438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Pass146,637 miles (+3,651)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    146,637 miles
    Test number
    707521023285
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass142,986 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    142,986 miles
    Test number
    607899202272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail142,981 miles (+9,186)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,981 miles
    Test number
    349819792192
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTorque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass133,795 miles (+7,235)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    133,795 miles
    Test number
    349073801443
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  19. Pass126,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    126,560 miles
    Test number
    601103900297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,558 miles (+8,736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    624783300203
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass117,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    117,822 miles
    Test number
    370901119238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail117,822 miles (+10,457)2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,822 miles
    Test number
    354031119274
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass107,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    203984698160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail107,365 miles (+8,619)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    204833598129
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass98,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    98,746 miles
    Test number
    670639107256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail98,746 miles (+13,342)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,746 miles
    Test number
    793654707200
    • FailureInner Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass85,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    85,404 miles
    Test number
    531000416015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail85,404 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,404 miles
    Test number
    124890016041
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about P450 KEY

Does P450 KEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P450 KEY is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P450 KEY?
The MOT on P450 KEY is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P450 KEY done?
P450 KEY was recorded at 187,565 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 5,003 miles a year.
Has P450 KEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P450 KEY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on P450 KEY 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 P450 KEY find?
P450 KEY passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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