Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
P523 DDAMOT history
P523 DDA is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 214,148 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 214,148 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,939 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P523 DDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 1 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P523 DDA was last recorded at 214,148 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 214,068 miles · 8 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 80 miles
- Average per year
- 2,939 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,148 miles
- 2025 – 212,429 miles
- 2024 – 211,681 miles
- 2023 – 210,201 miles
- 2022 – 207,940 miles
- 2021 – 205,851 miles
- 2019 – 205,174 miles
- 2018 – 203,296 miles
- 2017 – 200,354 miles
- 2016 – 193,712 miles
- 2015 – 187,588 miles
- 2008 – 181,378 miles
- 2007 – 167,025 miles
- 2006 – 155,749 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass214,148 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2026
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Handbrake lever high
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Rear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,148 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 214,148 miles
- Test number
- 831724307683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,142 miles (+74)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,142 miles
- Test number
- 950636362424
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail214,068 miles (+1,639)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,068 miles
- Test number
- 551569564091
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
Pass212,429 miles (+748)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 212,429 miles
- Test number
- 883285682480
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear tail pipe deteriorated/ slight leak
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever high
Pass211,681 miles (+92)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 211,681 miles
- Test number
- 146670682055
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated
Fail211,589 miles (+1,388)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,589 miles
- Test number
- 846477932697
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe deteriorated
Pass210,201 miles (+2,261)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 210,201 miles
- Test number
- 286931957145
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass207,940 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 207,940 miles
- Test number
- 153243584506
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail207,936 miles (+2,085)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,936 miles
- Test number
- 839053204211
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass205,851 miles (+677)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 205,851 miles
- Test number
- 648455982456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,174 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 205,174 miles
- Test number
- 123399875559
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryMild fraying on both seatbelts
Fail205,173 miles (+1,874)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,173 miles
- Test number
- 396810624960
- DangerousBonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryMild fraying on both seatbelts
Pass203,299 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 203,299 miles
- Test number
- 194217442642
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre badly perished
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail203,296 miles (+2,942)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,296 miles
- Test number
- 245796591589
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre badly perished
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass200,354 miles (+6,642)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 200,354 miles
- Test number
- 447413781724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,712 miles (+6,124)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 193,712 miles
- Test number
- 782453329292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass187,588 miles (+6,210)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 187,588 miles
- Test number
- 245980955166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,378 miles (+14,353)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 181,378 miles
- Test number
- 190791238222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,025 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 167,025 miles
- Test number
- 161651987189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,006 miles (+11,257)2 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,006 miles
- Test number
- 653520587162
- DangerousNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureCentre Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass155,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 155,749 miles
- Test number
- 504085636212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P523 DDA
- Does P523 DDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P523 DDA is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P523 DDA?
- The MOT on P523 DDA is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P523 DDA done?
- P523 DDA was recorded at 214,148 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,939 miles a year.
- Has P523 DDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P523 DDA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on P523 DDA 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 DDA find?
- P523 DDA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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