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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P515 DVJMOT history

P515 DVJ is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 157,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

P515 DVJ 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,821 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 DVJ
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
21 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P515 DVJ was last recorded at 157,821 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,887 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,934 miles
Average per year
3,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,821 miles
  • 2024 – 155,887 miles
  • 2023 – 153,993 miles
  • 2022 – 151,889 miles
  • 2021 – 149,510 miles
  • 2020 – 145,995 miles
  • 2019 – 141,305 miles
  • 2018 – 139,351 miles
  • 2017 – 137,371 miles
  • 2016 – 135,352 miles
  • 2015 – 133,379 miles
  • 2014 – 130,184 miles
  • 2013 – 127,969 miles
  • 2012 – 124,680 miles
  • 2011 – 120,162 miles
  • 2010 – 109,838 miles
  • 2009 – 100,817 miles
  • 2008 – 95,360 miles
  • 2007 – 89,042 miles
  • 2006 – 83,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,821 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,821 miles (+1,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,821 miles
    Test number
    945609687367
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,887 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    155,887 miles
    Test number
    467304850249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail155,887 miles (+1,894)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,887 miles
    Test number
    264913778308
    • DangerousSteering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass153,993 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    153,993 miles
    Test number
    270903288522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail153,993 miles (+2,104)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,993 miles
    Test number
    710880402116
    • DangerousOffside Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass151,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    151,889 miles
    Test number
    314122985177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail151,889 miles (+2,379)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,889 miles
    Test number
    812132992623
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass149,510 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    149,510 miles
    Test number
    720255100589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Centre outrigger corroded but not affecting steering or braking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cross member has surface corrosion

  9. Fail149,510 miles (+3,515)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,510 miles
    Test number
    537874048019
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Centre outrigger corroded but not affecting steering or braking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Cross member has surface corrosion

  10. Pass145,995 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    145,995 miles
    Test number
    211072077650
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail145,995 miles (+4,690)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,995 miles
    Test number
    316596646028
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear track rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Outrigger corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass141,305 miles (+1,954)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    141,305 miles
    Test number
    769477375579
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass139,351 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    139,351 miles
    Test number
    685056691404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  14. Fail139,350 miles (+1,979)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,350 miles
    Test number
    721326308840
    • DangerousRear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  15. Pass137,371 miles (+2,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    137,371 miles
    Test number
    429431753620
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear rear cross member starting to corrode

  16. Pass135,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    135,352 miles
    Test number
    798747357672
    • AdvisoryRear chassis starting to corrode

  17. Fail135,352 miles (+1,973)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,352 miles
    Test number
    495497102160
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear chassis starting to corrode

  18. Pass133,379 miles (+3,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    133,379 miles
    Test number
    898493555130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass130,184 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,184 miles
    Test number
    415559044137
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail130,184 miles (+2,215)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,184 miles
    Test number
    226979544152
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass127,969 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,969 miles
    Test number
    269817853467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,680 miles (+4,518)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    124,680 miles
    Test number
    266393052190
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  23. Pass120,162 miles (+16)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    120,162 miles
    Test number
    147756441133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Fail120,146 miles (+10,308)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,146 miles
    Test number
    239274541148
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass109,838 miles (+9,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    109,838 miles
    Test number
    922789040199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  26. Pass100,817 miles (+5,457)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,817 miles
    Test number
    381079029124
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

  27. Pass95,360 miles (+6,318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    95,360 miles
    Test number
    902617738126
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  28. Pass89,042 miles (+5,043)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,042 miles
    Test number
    391296337197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass83,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    83,999 miles
    Test number
    692151106133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P515 DVJ

Does P515 DVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P515 DVJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P515 DVJ?
The MOT on P515 DVJ is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P515 DVJ done?
P515 DVJ was recorded at 157,821 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,751 miles a year.
Has P515 DVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P515 DVJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on P515 DVJ 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 P515 DVJ find?
P515 DVJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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