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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P513 HSPMOT history

P513 HSP is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 4 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 226,187 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

P513 HSP 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 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
226,187 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P513 HSP
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
4 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P513 HSP was last recorded at 226,187 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 7,309 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2019: 106,807 miles, lower than 185,365 miles on 31 May 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
218,878 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,309 miles
Average per year
4,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,187 miles
  • 2024 – 218,878 miles
  • 2023 – 212,989 miles
  • 2022 – 208,051 miles
  • 2021 – 201,885 miles
  • 2020 – 199,034 miles
  • 2019 – 106,807 miles
  • 2018 – 185,365 miles
  • 2017 – 184,343 miles
  • 2015 – 184,334 miles
  • 2014 – 176,941 miles
  • 2013 – 168,531 miles
  • 2009 – 163,152 miles
  • 2008 – 154,781 miles
  • 2006 – 146,838 miles
  • 2005 – 137,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,187 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,187 miles (+7,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    226,187 miles
    Test number
    924670991438
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass218,878 miles (+5,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    218,878 miles
    Test number
    650861290081
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass212,989 miles (+4,938)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    212,989 miles
    Test number
    812973075914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass208,051 miles (+6,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    208,051 miles
    Test number
    746991200161
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass201,885 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    201,885 miles
    Test number
    923466829216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass199,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    199,034 miles
    Test number
    980192821521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail199,034 miles (+92,227)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,034 miles
    Test number
    620088081902
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering box drop arm ball jount excess play (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass106,807 miles (-78,558)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,807 miles
    Test number
    775481300443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,365 miles (+1,022)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    185,365 miles
    Test number
    750982725625
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass184,343 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    184,343 miles
    Test number
    342711628105
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  11. Fail184,334 miles (+7,393)1 dangerous13 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,334 miles
    Test number
    894036282996
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  12. Pass176,941 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    176,941 miles
    Test number
    675347504324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass168,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    168,531 miles
    Test number
    546570613395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail168,531 miles (+5,379)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,531 miles
    Test number
    509129503305
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass163,152 miles (+8,371)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    163,152 miles
    Test number
    444763609115
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteNoise from underside diff/prop u/j
    • NoteTailgate blade deteriorated

  16. Fail154,781 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,781 miles
    Test number
    374225038024
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSqealling noise at front

  17. Pass154,781 miles (+7,943)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    154,781 miles
    Test number
    414585338007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSqealling noise at front

  18. Pass146,838 miles (+8,963)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    146,838 miles
    Test number
    384681866310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass137,875 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    137,875 miles
    Test number
    844783265306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail137,770 miles9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,770 miles
    Test number
    172770155337
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about P513 HSP

Does P513 HSP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P513 HSP is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P513 HSP?
The MOT on P513 HSP is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P513 HSP done?
P513 HSP was recorded at 226,187 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
Has P513 HSP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P513 HSP has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on P513 HSP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P513 HSP find?
P513 HSP passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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