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Land Rover Defender

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P509 OUBMOT history

P509 OUB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 7 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

P509 OUB grey Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
70,449 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P509 OUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
7 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P509 OUB was last recorded at 70,449 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 568 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,881 miles · 23 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
568 miles
Average per year
837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,449 miles
  • 2021 – 69,881 miles
  • 2020 – 69,619 miles
  • 2017 – 69,607 miles
  • 2016 – 69,200 miles
  • 2015 – 68,358 miles
  • 2014 – 67,235 miles
  • 2013 – 66,791 miles
  • 2011 – 66,383 miles
  • 2010 – 65,751 miles
  • 2009 – 62,828 miles
  • 2008 – 62,106 miles
  • 2007 – 60,213 miles
  • 2006 – 54,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,449 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,449 miles (+568)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    232802723665
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  2. Pass69,881 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,881 miles
    Test number
    571701166468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass69,619 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,619 miles
    Test number
    453688559414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,607 miles (+407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    448177639926
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in mud
  5. Pass69,200 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,200 miles
    Test number
    106893922596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,358 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,358 miles
    Test number
    396089955026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,235 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,235 miles
    Test number
    266890884021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,791 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,791 miles
    Test number
    378237373092
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight oil leak off side front hub
  9. Fail66,781 miles (+398)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,781 miles
    Test number
    649564363002
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight oil leak off side front hub
  10. Pass66,383 miles (+632)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,383 miles
    Test number
    357490851204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,751 miles (+158)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,751 miles
    Test number
    290521450271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,593 miles (+2,765)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    321295640406
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass62,828 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,828 miles
    Test number
    174327559267
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  14. Fail62,827 miles (+721)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,827 miles
    Test number
    741133559246
    • DangerousIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
  15. Pass62,106 miles (+1,893)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,106 miles
    Test number
    671223358234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,213 miles (+1,317)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    60,213 miles
    Test number
    853169067249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,896 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    58,896 miles
    Test number
    700909327160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,892 miles (+4,297)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,892 miles
    Test number
    820368427165
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
  19. Pass54,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,595 miles
    Test number
    374712026196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P509 OUB

Does P509 OUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P509 OUB expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P509 OUB?
The MOT on P509 OUB expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P509 OUB done?
P509 OUB was recorded at 70,449 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 837 miles a year.
Has P509 OUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P509 OUB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2013.
Has the mileage on P509 OUB 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 P509 OUB find?
P509 OUB passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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