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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P742 FJCMOT history

P742 FJC is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 197,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

P742 FJC blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2024
Mileage
197,000 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P742 FJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P742 FJC was last recorded at 197,000 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 6,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,371 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,629 miles
Average per year
6,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 197,000 miles
  • 2022 – 190,371 miles
  • 2021 – 181,557 miles
  • 2020 – 173,999 miles
  • 2019 – 165,708 miles
  • 2018 – 158,282 miles
  • 2017 – 150,241 miles
  • 2016 – 143,101 miles
  • 2015 – 135,997 miles
  • 2014 – 128,833 miles
  • 2013 – 123,397 miles
  • 2012 – 120,305 miles
  • 2011 – 118,590 miles
  • 2010 – 115,524 miles
  • 2009 – 110,792 miles
  • 2008 – 102,633 miles
  • 2007 – 96,913 miles
  • 2006 – 91,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,000 miles
  • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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 Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear plate to axle stable bar hole

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,000 miles (+6,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    197,000 miles
    Test number
    220579685181
    • AdvisoryCab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,371 miles (+8,814)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    190,371 miles
    Test number
    562327249778
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all inc drag links (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChassis undersealed and lots of welding repairs

  3. Pass181,557 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,557 miles
    Test number
    456840956005
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower under body rusting

  4. Fail181,557 miles (+7,558)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,557 miles
    Test number
    641453072299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower under body rusting

  5. Pass173,999 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,999 miles
    Test number
    993264410596
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear plate to axle stable bar hole

  6. Fail173,986 miles (+8,278)5 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,986 miles
    Test number
    714294390841
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment from box (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear plate to axle stable bar hole

  7. Pass165,708 miles (+7,426)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,708 miles
    Test number
    557581388871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass158,282 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    158,282 miles
    Test number
    478147385515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer mirror
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose looking damp poss leak (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail158,282 miles (+8,041)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,282 miles
    Test number
    659956910893
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer mirror
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel tank slightly loose looking damp poss leak (6.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,241 miles (+7,140)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    150,241 miles
    Test number
    141512458678
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play Borderline, needs attention ASAP (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass143,101 miles (+7,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,101 miles
    Test number
    315879681488
    • AdvisoryO/s rear chassis starting corroadsion
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass135,997 miles (+7,164)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,997 miles
    Test number
    840818352395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,833 miles (+5,261)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,833 miles
    Test number
    887961824377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteBench seating fitted in rear making 5 seat all in

  14. Pass123,572 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    123,572 miles
    Test number
    396961334055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass123,397 miles (+3,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,397 miles
    Test number
    459171063138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass120,305 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,305 miles
    Test number
    908156422047
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail120,298 miles (+1,708)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,298 miles
    Test number
    926294122089
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass118,590 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    615612351130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,552 miles (+3,028)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,552 miles
    Test number
    878513341149
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass115,524 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    472595650157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail115,524 miles (+4,732)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,524 miles
    Test number
    450392750188
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

  22. Pass110,792 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    110,792 miles
    Test number
    910835719227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  23. Fail110,792 miles (+8,159)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,792 miles
    Test number
    740381819283
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  24. Pass102,633 miles9 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    102,633 miles
    Test number
    541711818273
    • Note2 x rear top shock bushes showing wear
    • NoteCrack in lower oart of wimdsreen. ( not affecting drivers veiw ). advice on replacement as will omly worsen
    • NoteDamage to front bumper- no sharp edges
    • NoteDampness around front shock absorbers
    • NoteDapness around PAS box
    • NoteO.s.f headlamp glass cracked - not affeceting beam pattern
    • NoteRear axle brake pipes dhowing corrosion
    • NoteSlight bend on drag link tube
    • NoteSlight play in n.s drag link joint

  25. Fail102,633 miles (+5,720)1 dangerous7 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,633 miles
    Test number
    310160818433
    • DangerousRear prop rear UJ worn
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Note2 x rear top shock bushes showing wear
    • NoteCrack in lower oart of wimdsreen. ( not affecting drivers veiw ). advice on replacement as will omly worsen
    • NoteDamage to front bumper- no sharp edges
    • NoteDamage to front nuber plate - plate can still be read
    • NoteO.s.f headlamp glass cracked - not affeceting beam pattern
    • NoteRear axle brake pipes dhowing corrosion
    • NoteSlight bend on drag link tube
    • NoteSlight play in n.s drag link joint
    • NoteSlight play o.s.f wheel bearing

  26. Pass96,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    642158707277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail96,913 miles (+5,055)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,913 miles
    Test number
    342997707257
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureUpper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass91,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    190639006233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail91,858 miles9 failures7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,858 miles
    Test number
    272679806205
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureUpper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
    • Note2 x rear shock top bushes showing wear
    • Note2 x trailing arm mounts showing wear
    • NoteFront prop ( rear ) U,J excess worm
    • NoteN.s.f hub seal showing signs of leakage
    • NoteO.s.f tyre unevenly worn & close to limts
    • NoteO.s.f. wheel bearing slight play
    • NoteRear prop loose to transmission brake drum

Questions about P742 FJC

Does P742 FJC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P742 FJC expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P742 FJC?
The MOT on P742 FJC expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P742 FJC done?
P742 FJC was recorded at 197,000 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 6,056 miles a year.
Has P742 FJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P742 FJC has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on P742 FJC 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 P742 FJC find?
P742 FJC passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis undersealed; oil leak, but not excessive.

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