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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P452 FCYMOT history

P452 FCY is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 197,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2024.

P452 FCY blue 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 23 Oct 2025
Mileage
197,928 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P452 FCY
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
30 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P452 FCY was last recorded at 197,928 miles on 22 Oct 2024, 5,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,809 miles · 24 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,119 miles
Average per year
5,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,928 miles
  • 2023 – 192,809 miles
  • 2022 – 187,117 miles
  • 2021 – 175,483 miles
  • 2020 – 165,981 miles
  • 2019 – 157,130 miles
  • 2018 – 153,300 miles
  • 2017 – 143,372 miles
  • 2016 – 132,373 miles
  • 2015 – 123,228 miles
  • 2014 – 118,314 miles
  • 2013 – 115,073 miles
  • 2011 – 113,830 miles
  • 2010 – 110,975 miles
  • 2009 – 108,851 miles
  • 2008 – 103,817 miles
  • 2006 – 98,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,928 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer axle leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    197,928 miles
    Test number
    719246326178
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn

  2. Fail197,928 miles (+5,119)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,928 miles
    Test number
    970608458300
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber slightly worn

  3. Pass192,809 miles (+5,692)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    192,809 miles
    Test number
    637367519034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,117 miles (+10)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    187,117 miles
    Test number
    990654164237
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer axle leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail187,107 miles (+11,624)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,107 miles
    Test number
    760238604668
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer axle leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,483 miles (+9)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    175,483 miles
    Test number
    430244613355
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail175,474 miles (+9,493)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,474 miles
    Test number
    970843761214
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass165,981 miles (+8,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    165,981 miles
    Test number
    610587813324
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass157,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    157,130 miles
    Test number
    846198367640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail157,130 miles (+3,830)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,130 miles
    Test number
    361080765903
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass153,300 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    153,300 miles
    Test number
    661609624024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking

  12. Fail153,295 miles (+9,923)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,295 miles
    Test number
    973088494989
    • FailureEmissions not tested excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts rubbing on spring when on full lock (3.6.B.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped to rear (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated Also has excessive play (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub seal leaking

  13. Pass143,372 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,372 miles
    Test number
    675824704522
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

  14. Fail143,372 miles (+10,999)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,372 miles
    Test number
    147520995983
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering idler (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.1.A.3f)

  15. Pass132,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,373 miles
    Test number
    466630004917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail132,373 miles (+9,145)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,373 miles
    Test number
    698101770122
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section plus emissions not tested (7.1.2)
    • 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass123,228 miles (+4,914)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    123,228 miles
    Test number
    166375705400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,314 miles (+3,241)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    118,314 miles
    Test number
    156522804412
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass115,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    115,073 miles
    Test number
    197928903075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,073 miles (+1,243)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,073 miles
    Test number
    939852203030
    • FailureRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass113,830 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    113,830 miles
    Test number
    608936941363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass110,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    522957280200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,975 miles (+2,124)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,975 miles
    Test number
    912287580280
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  24. Pass108,851 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    108,851 miles
    Test number
    202564749265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail108,814 miles (+4,997)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,814 miles
    Test number
    750034429246
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  26. Pass103,817 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    103,817 miles
    Test number
    724744418278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail103,793 miles (+5,057)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,793 miles
    Test number
    770362818215
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  28. Pass98,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    98,736 miles
    Test number
    443455036226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P452 FCY

Does P452 FCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P452 FCY expired on 23 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P452 FCY?
The MOT on P452 FCY expired on 23 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P452 FCY done?
P452 FCY was recorded at 197,928 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2024, an average of 5,460 miles a year.
Has P452 FCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P452 FCY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on P452 FCY 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 P452 FCY find?
P452 FCY passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; brake pedal rubber slightly worn.

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