Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
P73 DJWMOT history
P73 DJW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 171,403 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 171,403 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P73 DJW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Sept 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P73 DJW was last recorded at 171,403 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 171,396 miles · 19 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 4,801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 171,403 miles
- 2025 – 171,396 miles
- 2024 – 169,304 miles
- 2023 – 167,174 miles
- 2022 – 165,234 miles
- 2020 – 162,638 miles
- 2019 – 157,810 miles
- 2018 – 156,227 miles
- 2016 – 153,985 miles
- 2015 – 146,633 miles
- 2014 – 142,777 miles
- 2013 – 135,948 miles
- 2012 – 132,222 miles
- 2011 – 129,390 miles
- 2010 – 123,291 miles
- 2009 – 116,406 miles
- 2008 – 104,724 miles
- 2007 – 90,554 miles
- 2006 – 78,351 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass171,403 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass171,403 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 171,403 miles
- Test number
- 984671860883
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail171,396 miles (+2,092)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,396 miles
- Test number
- 594035889074
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass169,304 miles (+2,130)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 169,304 miles
- Test number
- 394463551093
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,174 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 167,174 miles
- Test number
- 867511860820
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail167,174 miles (+1,940)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,174 miles
- Test number
- 550361537937
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear axle area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 165,234 miles
- Test number
- 861776239395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,232 miles (+2,594)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,232 miles
- Test number
- 109141212795
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass162,638 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 162,638 miles
- Test number
- 108187735796
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fail162,636 miles (+4,826)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,636 miles
- Test number
- 947143902003
- DangerousSuspension component missing both rear bump stops (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Pass157,810 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 157,810 miles
- Test number
- 608456728585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail157,810 miles (+1,583)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,810 miles
- Test number
- 859452595954
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass156,227 miles (+2,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 156,227 miles
- Test number
- 467265698056
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass153,985 miles (+7,352)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 153,985 miles
- Test number
- 229665083759
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,633 miles (+3,856)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 146,633 miles
- Test number
- 940733837219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,777 miles (+6,829)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 142,777 miles
- Test number
- 275912454209
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass135,948 miles (+3,726)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 135,948 miles
- Test number
- 579234183200
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass132,222 miles (+2,832)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 132,222 miles
- Test number
- 328142292287
- NoteAll brake pipes very thickly coated in wax oil
- NoteOnly drivers seat fitted at time of test no other seatbelts checked
Pass129,390 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 129,390 miles
- Test number
- 155671951220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,384 miles (+6,093)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,384 miles
- Test number
- 885910151237
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)
Pass123,291 miles (+6,885)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 123,291 miles
- Test number
- 314561350286
- NoteOsr door hinge weak seat belt trapped n/s/r
Pass116,406 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 116,406 miles
- Test number
- 370490359426
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail116,406 miles (+11,682)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,406 miles
- Test number
- 591830449243
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass104,724 miles (+14,170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 104,724 miles
- Test number
- 791112448243
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass90,554 miles (+12,203)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 90,554 miles
- Test number
- 641900257253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,351 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 78,351 miles
- Test number
- 373032356435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P73 DJW
- Does P73 DJW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P73 DJW is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P73 DJW?
- The MOT on P73 DJW is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P73 DJW done?
- P73 DJW was recorded at 171,403 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,801 miles a year.
- Has P73 DJW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P73 DJW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on P73 DJW 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 P73 DJW find?
- P73 DJW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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