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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P762 MEHMOT history

P762 MEH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 169,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

P762 MEH 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 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,131 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P762 MEH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Oct 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P762 MEH was last recorded at 169,131 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 1,269 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jan 2016: 129,213 miles, lower than 129,651 miles on 5 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,862 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,269 miles
Average per year
5,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,131 miles
  • 2025 – 167,862 miles
  • 2024 – 165,219 miles
  • 2023 – 161,486 miles
  • 2022 – 159,147 miles
  • 2021 – 154,740 miles
  • 2020 – 148,826 miles
  • 2019 – 143,608 miles
  • 2018 – 138,767 miles
  • 2017 – 135,584 miles
  • 2016 – 129,213 miles
  • 2015 – 126,457 miles
  • 2014 – 122,844 miles
  • 2013 – 112,842 miles
  • 2012 – 102,914 miles
  • 2011 – 93,203 miles
  • 2010 – 83,129 miles
  • 2009 – 73,205 miles
  • 2008 – 70,084 miles
  • 2007 – 66,278 miles
  • 2006 – 61,793 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,131 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Exhaust center box corroded (not blowing)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear bump stops missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering fluid level low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,131 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,131 miles
    Test number
    669763081435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass167,862 miles (+2,643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    167,862 miles
    Test number
    186631454291
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play slight play in both front wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing splash plate corroded

  3. Pass165,219 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    165,219 miles
    Test number
    419782132926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,486 miles (+2,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    161,486 miles
    Test number
    579622623631
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,147 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    159,147 miles
    Test number
    578289055555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass154,740 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    154,740 miles
    Test number
    220732635592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,826 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,826 miles
    Test number
    646979570317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,608 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    143,608 miles
    Test number
    950847175466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,767 miles (+3,183)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    138,767 miles
    Test number
    977028569946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,584 miles (+6,371)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    135,584 miles
    Test number
    853747394859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP ARM JOINT (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S HEADLIGHT SLIGHT CRACK
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass129,213 miles (-438)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    129,213 miles
    Test number
    677658593499
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box corroded (not blowing)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryChassis plated in numerous places.
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySteering fluid level low

  12. Fail129,651 miles (+3,194)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,651 miles
    Test number
    893671112967
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides front and rear and osf outrigger (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust center box corroded (not blowing)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing
    • AdvisorySteering fluid level low

  13. Fail126,457 miles (+3,613)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,457 miles
    Test number
    819055755117
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass122,844 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    122,844 miles
    Test number
    895039544379
    • NoteBoth front axle swivel joint housings leaking
    • NoteChassis has corrosion and repairs
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail122,844 miles (+10,002)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,844 miles
    Test number
    217626044305
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front axle swivel joint housings leaking
    • NoteChassis has corrosion and repairs
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass112,842 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    497387043436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail112,842 miles (+9,928)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,842 miles
    Test number
    386997243324
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass102,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,914 miles
    Test number
    677022552385
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail102,914 miles (+9,711)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,914 miles
    Test number
    587452052325
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass93,203 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    726210851314
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth clutch and pedal rubbers worn

  21. Fail93,203 miles (+10,074)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    427809241443
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth clutch and pedal rubbers worn

  22. Pass83,129 miles (+9,924)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    83,129 miles
    Test number
    614965850349
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass73,205 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    204756839361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads slightly perished
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated
    • NoteChassis has general surface corrosion all over also rear cross member replacement evident
    • NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

  24. Fail73,205 miles (+3,121)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,205 miles
    Test number
    422585439365
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads slightly perished
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated
    • NoteChassis has general surface corrosion all over also rear cross member replacement evident
    • NoteSteering box drop arm ball joint has slight play

  25. Pass70,084 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    70,084 miles
    Test number
    891580118357
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front chassis out rigger starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  26. Fail70,084 miles (+3,806)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,084 miles
    Test number
    743669108309
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside front chassis out rigger starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  27. Pass66,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    66,278 miles
    Test number
    190196207351
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Fail66,278 miles (+4,485)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,278 miles
    Test number
    973663607384
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass61,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    481441616364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail61,793 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,793 miles
    Test number
    504007006358
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about P762 MEH

Does P762 MEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P762 MEH is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P762 MEH?
The MOT on P762 MEH is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P762 MEH done?
P762 MEH was recorded at 169,131 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,457 miles a year.
Has P762 MEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P762 MEH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2016.
Has the mileage on P762 MEH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P762 MEH find?
P762 MEH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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