Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P598 OSXMOT history
P598 OSX is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,478 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 113,478 mi
- At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,443 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P598 OSX
- 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
- 14 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P598 OSX was last recorded at 113,478 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 113,467 miles · 15 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 3,443 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 113,478 miles
- 2024 – 111,417 miles
- 2023 – 109,178 miles
- 2022 – 108,150 miles
- 2021 – 108,103 miles
- 2020 – 106,725 miles
- 2019 – 105,765 miles
- 2017 – 105,593 miles
- 2016 – 103,371 miles
- 2015 – 99,714 miles
- 2014 – 91,418 miles
- 2013 – 86,367 miles
- 2012 – 79,910 miles
- 2011 – 72,382 miles
- 2010 – 66,066 miles
- 2009 – 61,846 miles
- 2008 – 54,741 miles
- 2007 – 49,806 miles
- 2006 – 45,283 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass113,478 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front, rear and nearside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front, nearside and offside rear (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres sidewall starting to crack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to crack
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass113,478 miles (+11)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 113,478 miles
- Test number
- 667822857650
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front, rear and nearside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front, nearside and offside rear (7.1.2 (b))
Fail113,467 miles (+2,050)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,467 miles
- Test number
- 917427028028
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Suspension arm (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front, rear and nearside front (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front, nearside and offside rear (7.1.2 (b))
Pass111,417 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 111,417 miles
- Test number
- 644882625308
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front and rear (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle been undersealed
Fail111,417 miles (+1)1 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,417 miles
- Test number
- 906034449791
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front and rear (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle been undersealed
Fail111,416 miles (+2,238)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,416 miles
- Test number
- 385625571978
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arm bushes (on axle) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres sidewall starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,178 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 109,178 miles
- Test number
- 588951520454
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside washer slightly poor
Fail109,178 miles1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,178 miles
- Test number
- 380776856536
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside washer slightly poor
Fail109,178 miles (+1,028)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,178 miles
- Test number
- 219084591551
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass108,150 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2023
- Odometer
- 108,150 miles
- Test number
- 501466359104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,103 miles (+1,378)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 108,103 miles
- Test number
- 358278097403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,725 miles (+960)
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 106,725 miles
- Test number
- 416491849444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,765 miles (+172)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,765 miles
- Test number
- 532007114645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,593 miles (+2,222)7 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,593 miles
- Test number
- 914676330553
- FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member - multiple locations (6.1.B.2)
- FailureEmissions not tested Broken exhaust (7.3.A.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section broken (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both b post / sill panels (5.2.6)
- FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear inner arch / floor pan (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Both rear upper body mounts by tail gate (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryChassis rails corroding
- AdvisoryFloor pan corroding
- AdvisoryOffside stop / tail lamp pale
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryOutriggers corroding
- AdvisorySlight play in drop arm and drag link ball joints
- AdvisorySuspension components corroding
Pass103,371 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 103,371 miles
- Test number
- 283532190416
- AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
- AdvisoryCorrosion to floor pan
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sill panels
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Fail103,367 miles (+3,653)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,367 miles
- Test number
- 499459753191
- FailureBall joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
- AdvisoryCorrosion to floor pan
- AdvisoryCorrosion to inner sill panels
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)
Pass99,714 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 99,714 miles
- Test number
- 268483405493
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust tailpipe missing
Fail99,712 miles (+8,294)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,712 miles
- Test number
- 369541495022
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust tailpipe missing
Pass91,418 miles (+5,051)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 91,418 miles
- Test number
- 917857404142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,367 miles (+6,457)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 86,367 miles
- Test number
- 848345803184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,910 miles (+7,528)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 79,910 miles
- Test number
- 168390512182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,382 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 72,382 miles
- Test number
- 635273501178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,165 miles (+6,099)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,165 miles
- Test number
- 517721791024
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass66,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 66,066 miles
- Test number
- 102495790005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,066 miles (+4,220)5 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,066 miles
- Test number
- 712255490045
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass61,846 miles (+7,105)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 61,846 miles
- Test number
- 521950019112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,741 miles (+4,935)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 54,741 miles
- Test number
- 882054598043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,806 miles (+4,523)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 49,806 miles
- Test number
- 710295767099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 45,283 miles
- Test number
- 490095956030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P598 OSX
- Does P598 OSX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P598 OSX is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on P598 OSX?
- The MOT on P598 OSX is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P598 OSX done?
- P598 OSX was recorded at 113,478 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 3,443 miles a year.
- Has P598 OSX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P598 OSX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on P598 OSX 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 P598 OSX find?
- P598 OSX passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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