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Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P474 VHOMOT history

P474 VHO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 139,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

P474 VHO green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,191 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P474 VHO
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
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P474 VHO was last recorded at 139,191 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,771 miles · 10 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
1,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,191 miles
  • 2010 – 135,405 miles
  • 2009 – 123,253 miles
  • 2008 – 115,834 miles
  • 2007 – 109,496 miles
  • 2006 – 104,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,191 miles
  • MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush dump stop (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Diff. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL X4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MinorRear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear diff. oil leak

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 11 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail139,191 miles (+420)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,191 miles
    Test number
    471714620037
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush dump stop (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Diff. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL X4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear diff. oil leak

  2. Pass138,771 miles (+3,366)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    138,771 miles
    Test number
    193515819659
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,405 miles (+12,152)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    135,405 miles
    Test number
    491790010461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,253 miles (+7,419)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    123,253 miles
    Test number
    603811419335
    • NoteFront hubs leaking oil

  5. Pass115,834 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    115,834 miles
    Test number
    120205708313
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  6. Fail115,834 miles (+6,338)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,834 miles
    Test number
    420265408311
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn

  7. Pass109,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    102254907303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,496 miles (+5,043)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,496 miles
    Test number
    320204207336
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  9. Pass104,453 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    104,453 miles
    Test number
    614535316338
    • NoteFuel tank damp

  10. Fail104,453 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,453 miles
    Test number
    831495916370
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteFuel tank damp

Questions about P474 VHO

Does P474 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P474 VHO is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P474 VHO?
The MOT on P474 VHO is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P474 VHO done?
P474 VHO was recorded at 139,191 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 1,745 miles a year.
Has P474 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P474 VHO has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on P474 VHO 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 P474 VHO find?
P474 VHO failed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush dump stop; nearside front shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush, and 11 more.

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