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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P513 UWRMOT history

P513 UWR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 195,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

P513 UWR 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 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
195,885 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,533 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P513 UWR
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
1 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P513 UWR was last recorded at 195,885 miles on 31 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2015: 149,153 miles, lower than 149,210 miles on 8 Apr 2014.
  • 31 Mar 2026: 195,885 miles, lower than 195,895 miles on 8 Apr 2025.

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
195,895 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Average per year
3,533 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 195,885 miles
  • 2025 – 195,895 miles
  • 2024 – 189,476 miles
  • 2023 – 185,949 miles
  • 2022 – 181,766 miles
  • 2021 – 176,267 miles
  • 2019 – 170,814 miles
  • 2018 – 166,586 miles
  • 2017 – 161,591 miles
  • 2016 – 156,316 miles
  • 2015 – 149,153 miles
  • 2014 – 149,210 miles
  • 2013 – 147,362 miles
  • 2012 – 145,235 miles
  • 2011 – 143,152 miles
  • 2010 – 140,826 miles
  • 2009 – 137,436 miles
  • 2008 – 132,759 miles
  • 2007 – 128,567 miles
  • 2006 – 124,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,885 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryAge related corrossion worn bushes etc

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 box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen wiper not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,885 miles (-10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    195,885 miles
    Test number
    526235645244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge related corrossion worn bushes etc

  2. Fail195,895 miles (+6,419)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,895 miles
    Test number
    607883380454
    • MajorBrake prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well drivers side under brake pedals (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryAxle seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slight play

  3. Pass189,476 miles (+8)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    189,476 miles
    Test number
    776431765149
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,468 miles (+3,519)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,468 miles
    Test number
    461846598021
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,949 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    185,949 miles
    Test number
    933827337827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  6. Fail185,895 miles (+4,129)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,895 miles
    Test number
    403994728633
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub seals leaking

  7. Pass181,766 miles (+127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,766 miles
    Test number
    511383157534
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail181,639 miles (+5,372)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,639 miles
    Test number
    251284992558
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass176,267 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    176,267 miles
    Test number
    147515657654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail176,203 miles (+5,389)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,203 miles
    Test number
    387482744911
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass170,814 miles (+4,228)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    170,814 miles
    Test number
    689089648525
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass166,586 miles (+90)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    166,586 miles
    Test number
    198070169153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail166,496 miles (+4,905)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,496 miles
    Test number
    258078113951
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass161,591 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    161,591 miles
    Test number
    792973755781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened outer bush (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  15. Fail161,591 miles (+5,275)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,591 miles
    Test number
    536276118016
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod worn but not seriously weakened outer bush (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  16. Pass156,316 miles (+111)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    156,316 miles
    Test number
    126114168482
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft front uj joint slight worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  17. Fail156,205 miles (+7,052)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,205 miles
    Test number
    611001028021
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft front uj joint slight worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  18. Pass149,153 miles (-57)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,153 miles
    Test number
    899724015151
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail149,210 miles (+1,848)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,210 miles
    Test number
    986758594030
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass147,362 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    147,362 miles
    Test number
    737363193004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass145,235 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    145,235 miles
    Test number
    808331782013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass143,152 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    143,152 miles
    Test number
    469000971013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass140,826 miles (+3,390)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    140,826 miles
    Test number
    111770690026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass137,436 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    137,436 miles
    Test number
    650086329061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass132,759 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    132,759 miles
    Test number
    144637118436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass128,567 miles (+11)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    128,567 miles
    Test number
    303073237095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded near towball

  27. Fail128,556 miles (+3,951)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,556 miles
    Test number
    831896227015
    • DangerousRear crossmember corroded near towbar
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass124,605 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    124,605 miles
    Test number
    864905626068
    • AdvisoryCentre Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about P513 UWR

Does P513 UWR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P513 UWR is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P513 UWR?
The MOT on P513 UWR is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P513 UWR done?
P513 UWR was recorded at 195,885 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,533 miles a year.
Has P513 UWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P513 UWR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on P513 UWR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P513 UWR find?
P513 UWR passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; age related corrossion worn bushes etc.

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