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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

P4 OPWMOT history

P4 OPW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,457 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

P4 OPW green 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 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,457 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P4 OPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P4 OPW was last recorded at 112,457 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,502 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
955 miles
Average per year
4,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,457 miles
  • 2025 – 111,502 miles
  • 2024 – 109,993 miles
  • 2023 – 106,899 miles
  • 2022 – 103,107 miles
  • 2021 – 99,479 miles
  • 2020 – 95,309 miles
  • 2019 – 90,154 miles
  • 2018 – 85,682 miles
  • 2017 – 81,707 miles
  • 2016 – 78,324 miles
  • 2015 – 74,298 miles
  • 2014 – 68,669 miles
  • 2013 – 64,585 miles
  • 2012 – 60,136 miles
  • 2011 – 54,178 miles
  • 2010 – 47,828 miles
  • 2009 – 37,829 miles
  • 2008 – 28,893 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,457 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear short brake pipes on axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 8 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,457 miles
    Test number
    958744777992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail112,457 miles (+955)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,457 miles
    Test number
    967926911101
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass111,502 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,502 miles
    Test number
    334442573449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    424370822956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail109,993 miles (+3,094)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    632587023138
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass106,899 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,899 miles
    Test number
    256128549459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass103,107 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    655048400428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail103,107 miles (+3,628)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,107 miles
    Test number
    717571382405
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass99,479 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,479 miles
    Test number
    775675951255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,309 miles (+72)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    95,309 miles
    Test number
    815908839812
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear short brake pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail95,237 miles (+5,083)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,237 miles
    Test number
    165812556564
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 bulb out in the lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear short brake pipes on axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass90,154 miles (+4,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,154 miles
    Test number
    888243143838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass85,682 miles (+3,975)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,682 miles
    Test number
    989822457842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,707 miles (+3,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    81,707 miles
    Test number
    398451851187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass78,324 miles (+4,026)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,324 miles
    Test number
    698323275360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,298 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,298 miles
    Test number
    702420879597
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryDrop arm has slight play

  17. Fail74,275 miles (+5,606)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,275 miles
    Test number
    240277978648
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryDrop arm has slight play

  18. Pass68,669 miles (+26)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    68,669 miles
    Test number
    308275144497
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNumber plate light damaged

  19. Fail68,643 miles (+4,058)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,643 miles
    Test number
    318850044436
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNumber plate light damaged

  20. Pass64,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    295887123203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Fail64,585 miles (+4,449)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,585 miles
    Test number
    746666123229
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Pass60,136 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    60,136 miles
    Test number
    595021892135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,066 miles (+5,888)5 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,066 miles
    Test number
    276828872149
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass54,178 miles (+6,350)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,178 miles
    Test number
    208268071486
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteNo cover on registration plate light

  25. Pass47,828 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    47,828 miles
    Test number
    373356770117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Fail47,825 miles (+9,996)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,825 miles
    Test number
    680053970134
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass37,829 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    37,829 miles
    Test number
    842437709141
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Fail37,826 miles (+8,933)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,826 miles
    Test number
    701886309174
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass28,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,893 miles
    Test number
    911149098039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P4 OPW

Does P4 OPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P4 OPW is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P4 OPW?
The MOT on P4 OPW is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P4 OPW done?
P4 OPW was recorded at 112,457 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,514 miles a year.
Has P4 OPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P4 OPW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on P4 OPW 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 P4 OPW find?
P4 OPW passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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