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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,496 cc

P501 EUJMOT history

P501 EUJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 29 Apr 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2022.

P501 EUJ 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 29 Apr 2023
Mileage
157,782 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P501 EUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P501 EUJ was last recorded at 157,782 miles on 30 Apr 2022, 586 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,196 miles · 20 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
586 miles
Average per year
4,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,782 miles
  • 2021 – 157,196 miles
  • 2018 – 156,472 miles
  • 2016 – 153,152 miles
  • 2015 – 146,853 miles
  • 2014 – 143,049 miles
  • 2013 – 138,707 miles
  • 2012 – 124,617 miles
  • 2011 – 116,996 miles
  • 2010 – 113,589 miles
  • 2009 – 110,103 miles
  • 2008 – 106,092 miles
  • 2007 – 98,767 miles
  • 2006 – 94,358 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,782 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
  • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative both (4.9.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,782 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    157,782 miles
    Test number
    165022948322
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative both (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,780 miles (+584)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,780 miles
    Test number
    772101299774
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
    • MinorIndicator tell-tale inoperative both (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,196 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    157,196 miles
    Test number
    183118681333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,472 miles (+3,320)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,472 miles
    Test number
    661842542541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,152 miles (+6,299)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    153,152 miles
    Test number
    286889388699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass146,853 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    146,853 miles
    Test number
    679707895145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,049 miles (+16)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    143,049 miles
    Test number
    177653024225
    • NoteHead lamp's poor
    • NoteRear seats up at time of test

  8. Fail143,033 miles (+4,326)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,033 miles
    Test number
    899469314267
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteHead lamp's poor
    • NoteRear seats up at time of test

  9. Pass138,707 miles (+14,090)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,707 miles
    Test number
    596374193069
    • NoteRear metal brake pipe over rear axle poorly supported

  10. Pass124,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    124,617 miles
    Test number
    629742902186
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Fail124,617 miles (+7,621)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,617 miles
    Test number
    227391602424
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  12. Pass116,996 miles (+3,407)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    116,996 miles
    Test number
    117382901134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,589 miles (+15)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    113,589 miles
    Test number
    562080600179
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSteering drop arm ball joint slightly worn

  14. Fail113,574 miles (+3,471)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,574 miles
    Test number
    100276890056
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureTyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureVehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSteering drop-arm balljoint worn

  15. Pass110,103 miles (+4,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    110,103 miles
    Test number
    444162769191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  16. Pass106,092 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    106,092 miles
    Test number
    991097558168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,083 miles (+7,316)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,083 miles
    Test number
    412545258125
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass98,767 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    98,767 miles
    Test number
    632420177167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass94,358 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    94,358 miles
    Test number
    911643836225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,306 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    93,306 miles
    Test number
    250034466185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass91,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    91,116 miles
    Test number
    893192736006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P501 EUJ

Does P501 EUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P501 EUJ expired on 29 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P501 EUJ?
The MOT on P501 EUJ expired on 29 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P501 EUJ done?
P501 EUJ was recorded at 157,782 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2022, an average of 4,105 miles a year.
Has P501 EUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P501 EUJ has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on P501 EUJ 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 P501 EUJ find?
P501 EUJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2022 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light; indicator tell-tale inoperative both; steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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