
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
Pass206,028 miles (+2,722)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 206,028 miles
- Test number
- 594622453569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass203,306 miles (+4,795)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 203,306 miles
- Test number
- 795103533442
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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
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))
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))
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)
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)
Pass159,004 miles (+3,172)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 159,004 miles
- Test number
- 565576715214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,832 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 155,832 miles
- Test number
- 237715994111
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass152,305 miles (+4,477)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 152,305 miles
- Test number
- 386434013493
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Pass138,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 138,598 miles
- Test number
- 954422477185
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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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