
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P642 FSTMOT history
P642 FST is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 198,713 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 198,713 mi
- At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,657 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P642 FST
- 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 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P642 FST was last recorded at 198,713 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 110 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 198,603 miles · 28 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 110 miles
- Average per year
- 3,657 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,713 miles
- 2025 – 194,882 miles
- 2024 – 191,951 miles
- 2023 – 187,677 miles
- 2022 – 184,563 miles
- 2021 – 180,632 miles
- 2020 – 176,707 miles
- 2019 – 172,624 miles
- 2018 – 168,288 miles
- 2017 – 162,676 miles
- 2016 – 157,490 miles
- 2015 – 155,876 miles
- 2013 – 154,142 miles
- 2012 – 150,656 miles
- 2011 – 147,984 miles
- 2010 – 144,737 miles
- 2009 – 142,045 miles
- 2008 – 141,587 miles
- 2007 – 134,784 miles
- 2006 – 123,333 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,713 miles (+110)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 198,713 miles
- Test number
- 868729715777
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail198,603 miles (+3,721)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,603 miles
- Test number
- 741327440314
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,882 miles (+2,931)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 194,882 miles
- Test number
- 668172324650
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leaking slightly
Pass191,951 miles (+51)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 191,951 miles
- Test number
- 766792166695
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail191,900 miles (+4,223)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,900 miles
- Test number
- 270483997454
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn No contact from brake pad, possibly siezed (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass187,677 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 187,677 miles
- Test number
- 628400287825
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail187,677 miles (+3,114)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,677 miles
- Test number
- 310998680073
- MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear section (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass184,563 miles (+3,931)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 184,563 miles
- Test number
- 116708450644
- 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))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Pass180,632 miles (+3,925)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 180,632 miles
- Test number
- 671477102948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,707 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 176,707 miles
- Test number
- 473183887939
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail176,685 miles (+4,061)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,685 miles
- Test number
- 940971424581
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass172,624 miles (+4,336)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 172,624 miles
- Test number
- 893118847838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,288 miles (+94)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 168,288 miles
- Test number
- 292615785063
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail168,194 miles (+5,518)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,194 miles
- Test number
- 848805378849
- MajorCentral Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass162,676 miles (+5,186)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 162,676 miles
- Test number
- 436398816147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,490 miles (+1,614)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 157,490 miles
- Test number
- 728598755640
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Pass155,876 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 155,876 miles
- Test number
- 659619085151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,870 miles (+1,728)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,870 miles
- Test number
- 259468585190
- FailureFront Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass154,142 miles (+3,486)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 154,142 miles
- Test number
- 696265993005
- NoteFront bulk head below winscrean under bonnet bulk head badly corroded
Pass150,656 miles (+19)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 150,656 miles
- Test number
- 977613902130
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBulk head corroded at air vents
Fail150,637 miles (+2,653)4 failures9 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,637 miles
- Test number
- 679626092092
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBulk head corroded at air vents
Pass147,984 miles (+3,247)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 147,984 miles
- Test number
- 297200471060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,737 miles (+2,692)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 144,737 miles
- Test number
- 384700260013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,045 miles (+458)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 142,045 miles
- Test number
- 643998859063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass141,587 miles (+6,803)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 141,587 miles
- Test number
- 294914978094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,784 miles (+11,451)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 134,784 miles
- Test number
- 903427157022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,333 miles (+3)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 123,333 miles
- Test number
- 310725426004
- NoteAdvisories from 23rd Jan less 014 still apply.
Fail123,330 miles5 dangerous1 failure1 advisory7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,330 miles
- Test number
- 214093626076
- DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- DangerousRear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front outer seatbelts have slight markings on webs, advise to renew this MOT year.
- NoteChips in front screen.
- NoteFront bush in nearside front suspension arm is separating, advise to renew soon.
- NoteFront exhaust expansion section is leaking gases.
- NoteOffside steering drag link balljoint boot is in secure.
- NoteTraces of oil on power steering box , advise to repair ASAP.
- NoteUnable to test front to rear brake pipe fully due to inaccessability.
Questions about P642 FST
- Does P642 FST currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P642 FST is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P642 FST?
- The MOT on P642 FST is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P642 FST done?
- P642 FST was recorded at 198,713 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,657 miles a year.
- Has P642 FST ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P642 FST has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on P642 FST 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 P642 FST find?
- P642 FST passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive.
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