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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.

P642 FST green 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass198,713 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. Pass180,632 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    180,632 miles
    Test number
    671477102948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass176,707 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    176,707 miles
    Test number
    473183887939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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))
  12. Pass172,624 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    172,624 miles
    Test number
    893118847838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. Pass162,676 miles (+5,186)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,676 miles
    Test number
    436398816147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass155,876 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,876 miles
    Test number
    659619085151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass147,984 miles (+3,247)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    147,984 miles
    Test number
    297200471060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass144,737 miles (+2,692)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    144,737 miles
    Test number
    384700260013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass141,587 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    141,587 miles
    Test number
    294914978094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass134,784 miles (+11,451)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    134,784 miles
    Test number
    903427157022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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.
  28. 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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