
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P513 MPOMOT history
P513 MPO is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 12 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 217,631 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 217,631 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,989 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P513 MPO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 12 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
P513 MPO was last recorded at 217,631 miles on 19 Dec 2022, 1,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 216,484 miles · 14 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,147 miles
- Average per year
- 6,989 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 217,631 miles
- 2021 – 214,214 miles
- 2020 – 211,752 miles
- 2019 – 209,956 miles
- 2018 – 208,521 miles
- 2015 – 200,857 miles
- 2014 – 189,439 miles
- 2013 – 178,436 miles
- 2012 – 169,898 miles
- 2011 – 162,463 miles
- 2010 – 149,988 miles
- 2009 – 135,769 miles
- 2008 – 120,281 miles
- 2007 – 110,190 miles
- 2006 – 103,535 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (n/s/r partially displaced)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,631 miles (+1,147)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 217,631 miles
- Test number
- 560712697780
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass216,484 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 216,484 miles
- Test number
- 754810228054
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail216,484 miles (+2,270)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,484 miles
- Test number
- 172012357206
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass214,214 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 214,214 miles
- Test number
- 347061556478
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (n/s/r partially displaced) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail214,214 miles (+2,462)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,214 miles
- Test number
- 815062872861
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel effort recorded but below requirement (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt damaged drivers (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (n/s/r partially displaced) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass211,752 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 211,752 miles
- Test number
- 768251353215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail211,752 miles (+1,796)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,752 miles
- Test number
- 633345656960
- MajorAnti-roll bar mounting has an unsafe modification Both sides rear lower joints not split pinned (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorWheel bearing rough when rotated Both sides front (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Outer handle insecure (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass209,956 miles (+1,435)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 209,956 miles
- Test number
- 670298959168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass208,521 miles (+7,664)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 208,521 miles
- Test number
- 737093505368
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass200,857 miles (+11,418)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 200,857 miles
- Test number
- 236268411306
- AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass189,439 miles (+11,003)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 189,439 miles
- Test number
- 379526164285
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass178,436 miles (+8,538)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 178,436 miles
- Test number
- 807555573298
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass169,898 miles (+7,435)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 169,898 miles
- Test number
- 707396952288
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass162,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 162,463 miles
- Test number
- 646723861294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,457 miles (+12,469)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,457 miles
- Test number
- 985613261265
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass149,988 miles (+14,219)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 149,988 miles
- Test number
- 232355680206
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear centre arm ball joint slight movement above axle
Pass135,769 miles (+15,488)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 135,769 miles
- Test number
- 591894639204
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Pass120,281 miles (+10,091)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 120,281 miles
- Test number
- 562609128227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,190 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 110,190 miles
- Test number
- 152029427233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,190 miles (+6,655)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,190 miles
- Test number
- 494139027285
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass103,535 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 103,535 miles
- Test number
- 172804536259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P513 MPO
- Does P513 MPO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P513 MPO expired on 16 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P513 MPO?
- The MOT on P513 MPO expired on 16 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P513 MPO done?
- P513 MPO was recorded at 217,631 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2022, an average of 6,989 miles a year.
- Has P513 MPO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P513 MPO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on P513 MPO 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 P513 MPO find?
- P513 MPO passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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