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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P48 NWPMOT history

P48 NWP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 209,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

P48 NWP green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
209,810 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P48 NWP
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
13 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P48 NWP was last recorded at 209,810 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 2,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
207,733 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,077 miles
Average per year
4,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,810 miles
  • 2025 – 207,733 miles
  • 2024 – 206,028 miles
  • 2023 – 203,306 miles
  • 2022 – 198,511 miles
  • 2021 – 186,189 miles
  • 2020 – 174,906 miles
  • 2019 – 172,433 miles
  • 2018 – 169,734 miles
  • 2017 – 166,034 miles
  • 2016 – 161,633 miles
  • 2015 – 159,004 miles
  • 2014 – 155,832 miles
  • 2013 – 152,305 miles
  • 2012 – 147,828 miles
  • 2011 – 144,501 miles
  • 2010 – 140,338 miles
  • 2009 – 139,132 miles
  • 2008 – 130,104 miles
  • 2007 – 138,598 miles
  • 2006 – 124,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,810 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play NEAR FAIL! (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive NEAR FAIL! (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bushes have slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass209,810 miles (+2,077)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    209,810 miles
    Test number
    852060402623
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft bearing has slight play NEAR FAIL! (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive NEAR FAIL! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass207,733 miles (+1,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    207,733 miles
    Test number
    539386059468
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes front & rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive NEAR FAIL! (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass206,028 miles (+2,722)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    206,028 miles
    Test number
    594622453569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass203,306 miles (+4,795)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    203,306 miles
    Test number
    795103533442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass198,511 miles (+12,322)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    198,511 miles
    Test number
    989751156207
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fuel tank outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass186,189 miles (+12)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    186,189 miles
    Test number
    365395946345
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bushes have slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  7. Fail186,177 miles (+11,271)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,177 miles
    Test number
    473730895358
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all bushes have slight play (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
  8. Pass174,906 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    174,906 miles
    Test number
    168453052644
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper has a slightly worn bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  9. Fail174,906 miles (+9)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,906 miles
    Test number
    478476228826
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront steering damper has a slightly worn bush
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Fail174,897 miles (+2,464)1 dangerous20 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,897 miles
    Test number
    968041623887
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded pipe to os front flex hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipes do not park in correct position (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on outer face (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on lower face near tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on outer face near tie rod mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on inner face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis on outer face (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torque reaction arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material os and ns rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all four lit very dim when headlights are on (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play torque reaction arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged os and ns front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear top bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight brake servo assistance felt when engine started but pedal feels hard on road test , advise further investigation
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering damper mounting bush
  11. Pass172,433 miles (+2,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    172,433 miles
    Test number
    484652472738
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass169,734 miles (+3,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    169,734 miles
    Test number
    977457253890
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both on rear cross member. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
  13. Pass166,034 miles (+4,401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    166,034 miles
    Test number
    183958000499
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded feed to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (7.1.2)
  14. Pass161,633 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    161,633 miles
    Test number
    360763168718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass159,004 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    159,004 miles
    Test number
    565576715214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass155,832 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    155,832 miles
    Test number
    237715994111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail155,729 miles (+3,424)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,729 miles
    Test number
    257508984482
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
  18. Pass152,305 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    152,305 miles
    Test number
    386434013493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass147,828 miles (+3,327)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    147,828 miles
    Test number
    346631502435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOs rear tyre has side wall damage
  20. Pass144,501 miles (+4,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    144,501 miles
    Test number
    358596091123
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
  21. Pass140,338 miles (+1,206)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    140,338 miles
    Test number
    462732500265
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  22. Fail139,132 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    201331109222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front wiper arms have slight play
  23. Pass139,132 miles (+9,028)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    139,132 miles
    Test number
    440861009211
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteBoth front wiper arms have slight play
  24. Pass130,104 miles10 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    130,104 miles
    Test number
    692626978188
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteExcessive play in viscous fan
    • NoteExhaust centre & rear corroded
    • NoteNearside steering ball pitted
    • NoteNoise from fanbelt area
    • NoteOffside steering drop link arm damp
    • NoteOil cooler pipes leaking
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NotePower steering pipes damp
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear top shock absorber bush
  25. Fail139,104 miles (+506)1 failure10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,104 miles
    Test number
    871056978124
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteExcessive play in viscous fan
    • NoteExhaust centre & rear corroded
    • NoteNearside steering ball pitted
    • NoteNoise from fanbelt area
    • NoteOffside steering drop link arm damp
    • NoteOil cooler pipes leaking
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NotePower steering pipes damp
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear top shock absorber bush
  26. Pass138,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    138,598 miles
    Test number
    954422477185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail138,598 miles (+14,206)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,598 miles
    Test number
    573902477149
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass124,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    124,392 miles
    Test number
    234509976108
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about P48 NWP

Does P48 NWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P48 NWP is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P48 NWP?
The MOT on P48 NWP is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P48 NWP done?
P48 NWP was recorded at 209,810 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 4,221 miles a year.
Has P48 NWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P48 NWP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on P48 NWP 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 P48 NWP find?
P48 NWP passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: front prop shaft bearing has slight play near fail!; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 6 more.

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