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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P515 ENTMOT history

P515 ENT is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 21 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 173,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

P515 ENT 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 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
173,349 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 ENT
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 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P515 ENT was last recorded at 173,349 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 2,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,700 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,649 miles
Average per year
4,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,349 miles
  • 2025 – 170,700 miles
  • 2024 – 165,762 miles
  • 2023 – 160,540 miles
  • 2022 – 155,456 miles
  • 2021 – 148,421 miles
  • 2020 – 141,881 miles
  • 2019 – 137,007 miles
  • 2018 – 128,321 miles
  • 2017 – 119,985 miles
  • 2015 – 113,509 miles
  • 2014 – 99,195 miles
  • 2013 – 93,283 miles
  • 2012 – 87,842 miles
  • 2011 – 80,194 miles
  • 2009 – 75,048 miles
  • 2008 – 73,888 miles
  • 2007 – 72,927 miles
  • 2006 – 71,235 miles
  • 2005 – 70,025 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,349 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    173,349 miles
    Test number
    974601017717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,338 miles (+2,638)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,338 miles
    Test number
    225095902569
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass170,700 miles (+4,938)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    170,700 miles
    Test number
    840952834674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass165,762 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    165,762 miles
    Test number
    924805508904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass160,540 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,540 miles
    Test number
    958842869485
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail160,382 miles (+4,926)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,382 miles
    Test number
    933592424331
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc contaminated differential leaking (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass155,456 miles (+7,035)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    155,456 miles
    Test number
    692464446690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass148,421 miles (+130)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,421 miles
    Test number
    292328962092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail148,291 miles (+6,410)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,291 miles
    Test number
    494834975836
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass141,881 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,881 miles
    Test number
    428409899306
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in protective oil (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail141,881 miles (+4,874)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,881 miles
    Test number
    102356963041
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in protective oil (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass137,007 miles (+316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    137,007 miles
    Test number
    482639432528
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass136,691 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    136,691 miles
    Test number
    625385103696
    • 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))

  14. Fail136,687 miles (+8,366)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,687 miles
    Test number
    951786411648
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  15. Pass128,321 miles (+35)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,321 miles
    Test number
    193369930920
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion n/s center body mount bracket/tube
    • AdvisoryOil around front hubs
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s drag link on n/s wheel
    • AdvisoryPlay in pitman arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay n/s/r shock top bush
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has been heavily sealered
    • AdvisorySplit/corrosion o/s/r back panel

  16. Fail128,286 miles (+8,301)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,286 miles
    Test number
    913191403973
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryExcessive corrosion n/s center body mount bracket/tube
    • AdvisoryOil around front hubs
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s drag link on n/s wheel
    • AdvisoryPlay in pitman arm ball joint
    • AdvisoryPlay n/s/r shock top bush
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has been heavily sealered
    • AdvisorySplit/corrosion o/s/r back panel

  17. Pass119,985 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    574569831646
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe hose to caliper has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and has small splits in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn more on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily under-sealed
    • AdvisorySlight movement in pitman arm ball joint

  18. Fail119,985 miles (+6,476)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,985 miles
    Test number
    103641026580
    • FailureSuspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear link arm (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake pipe hose to caliper has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and has small splits in tread
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn more on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily under-sealed
    • AdvisorySlight movement in pitman arm ball joint

  19. Pass113,509 miles (+7,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,509 miles
    Test number
    399910549825
    • AdvisoryRear axel top ball joint boot in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear chassis heavily under-sealed

  20. Pass105,767 miles (+6,572)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    149478705494
    • NoteCorrosion rear chassis
    • NoteFiller in the rear chassis and the cross section

  21. Pass99,195 miles (+5,912)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    99,195 miles
    Test number
    338680924065
    • NoteSlight oil on the steering box

  22. Pass93,283 miles (+5,441)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,283 miles
    Test number
    169398003087
    • NoteOil on the steering box
    • NoteTrack rod end boots in poor condition

  23. Pass87,842 miles (+7,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,842 miles
    Test number
    275936802093
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  24. Pass80,194 miles (+5,146)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    80,194 miles
    Test number
    115415301414
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteExhaust front flexi deteriorating
    • NoteN/s/r shock lower bush has slight movement
    • NoteSlight movement in steering box drop arm ball joint

  25. Pass75,048 miles (+1,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    75,048 miles
    Test number
    884462349334
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail73,888 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    370564348372
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass73,888 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    894374548370
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass72,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    72,927 miles
    Test number
    261018837352
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Fail72,927 miles (+1,692)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,927 miles
    Test number
    830998937345
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass71,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    71,235 miles
    Test number
    544992456374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail71,235 miles (+1,210)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,235 miles
    Test number
    901272056332
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass70,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    70,025 miles
    Test number
    173260545335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P515 ENT

Does P515 ENT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P515 ENT is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P515 ENT?
The MOT on P515 ENT is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P515 ENT done?
P515 ENT was recorded at 173,349 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 4,985 miles a year.
Has P515 ENT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P515 ENT has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on P515 ENT 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 ENT find?
P515 ENT passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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