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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P581 CSSMOT history

P581 CSS is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 173,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

P581 CSS white 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,528 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P581 CSS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P581 CSS was last recorded at 173,528 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,304 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,224 miles
Average per year
3,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,528 miles
  • 2025 – 170,304 miles
  • 2024 – 167,817 miles
  • 2023 – 164,881 miles
  • 2022 – 162,080 miles
  • 2021 – 159,797 miles
  • 2020 – 155,558 miles
  • 2019 – 149,189 miles
  • 2018 – 148,804 miles
  • 2017 – 147,681 miles
  • 2016 – 145,514 miles
  • 2015 – 139,368 miles
  • 2014 – 135,573 miles
  • 2013 – 132,175 miles
  • 2007 – 129,328 miles
  • 2006 – 110,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,528 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs are corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Lower Steering box has seepage

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear of engine.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,528 miles (+3,224)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,528 miles
    Test number
    554926030471
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass170,304 miles (+2,487)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    170,304 miles
    Test number
    998460623834
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront diff input shaft slight play

  3. Pass167,817 miles (+2,936)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    167,817 miles
    Test number
    362808050444
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front slight play in front diff input shaft
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass164,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    164,881 miles
    Test number
    203745054475
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail164,881 miles (+2,801)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,881 miles
    Test number
    603762935801
    • Repaired at testSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass162,080 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,080 miles
    Test number
    975929154230
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper shroud corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail162,075 miles (+2,278)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,075 miles
    Test number
    582529102680
    • DangerousFront Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed Will not close securely. (6.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Front and rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Upper shroud corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass159,797 miles (+4,239)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    159,797 miles
    Test number
    713189738801
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front Anti-roll bar D-bushes are slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs are slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass155,558 miles (+6,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,558 miles
    Test number
    130078237397
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass149,189 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    149,189 miles
    Test number
    306511700656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,804 miles (+1,123)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,804 miles
    Test number
    555651584563
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass147,681 miles (+2,167)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    147,681 miles
    Test number
    156558361877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass145,514 miles (+6,146)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    145,514 miles
    Test number
    950087708628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,368 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,368 miles
    Test number
    738842873767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass135,573 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    135,573 miles
    Test number
    277471334394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass132,175 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,175 miles
    Test number
    338063733301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,328 miles (+18,676)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    129,328 miles
    Test number
    932302337075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass110,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    110,652 miles
    Test number
    921740816048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P581 CSS

Does P581 CSS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P581 CSS is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on P581 CSS?
The MOT on P581 CSS is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P581 CSS done?
P581 CSS was recorded at 173,528 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,034 miles a year.
Has P581 CSS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P581 CSS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on P581 CSS 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 P581 CSS find?
P581 CSS passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush; offside front driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link bush, and 4 more.

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