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Land Rover 90 Defender TD

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P523 CECMOT history

P523 CEC is a blue diesel Land Rover 90 Defender TD first used on 29 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,459 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,459 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,260 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P523 CEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
90 Defender TD
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
29 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P523 CEC was last recorded at 159,459 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 8,055 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
151,404 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,055 miles
Average per year
3,260 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,459 miles
  • 2024 – 151,404 miles
  • 2023 – 141,478 miles
  • 2022 – 131,596 miles
  • 2021 – 121,607 miles
  • 2020 – 111,411 miles
  • 2019 – 110,781 miles
  • 2018 – 109,395 miles
  • 2017 – 102,733 miles
  • 2010 – 102,420 miles
  • 2009 – 101,828 miles
  • 2008 – 100,738 miles
  • 2006 – 96,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,459 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,459 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,459 miles
    Test number
    538003089280
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,459 miles (+8,055)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,459 miles
    Test number
    207508102243
    • Repaired at testTrailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,404 miles (+9,926)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    151,404 miles
    Test number
    995698070188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,478 miles (+9,882)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    141,478 miles
    Test number
    671674382879
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    234331148106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,596 miles (+9,989)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    673259428149
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,607 miles (+10,196)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    121,607 miles
    Test number
    828426686129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,411 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,411 miles
    Test number
    622972892681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,411 miles (+630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,411 miles
    Test number
    730085003538
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

  10. Pass110,781 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    131211010497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,395 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,395 miles
    Test number
    626944062722
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  12. Fail109,395 miles (+6,662)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,395 miles
    Test number
    386968211743
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie bar front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  13. Pass102,733 miles (+313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    254320320645
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from diff oil seal

  14. Pass102,420 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,420 miles
    Test number
    720115950040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,828 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    101,828 miles
    Test number
    564498559025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,738 miles (+4,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    100,738 miles
    Test number
    453373268098
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass96,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    96,314 miles
    Test number
    752098126233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P523 CEC

Does P523 CEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P523 CEC is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P523 CEC?
The MOT on P523 CEC is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P523 CEC done?
P523 CEC was recorded at 159,459 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 3,260 miles a year.
Has P523 CEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P523 CEC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on P523 CEC 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 P523 CEC find?
P523 CEC passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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