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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P765 XTAMOT history

P765 XTA is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 302,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2023.

P765 XTA 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 9 Jun 2024
Mileage
302,222 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,812 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P765 XTA
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
25 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P765 XTA was last recorded at 302,222 miles on 9 Jun 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
302,220 miles · 6 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,812 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 302,222 miles
  • 2022 – 295,135 miles
  • 2021 – 287,576 miles
  • 2020 – 281,604 miles
  • 2019 – 270,213 miles
  • 2018 – 253,230 miles
  • 2017 – 242,061 miles
  • 2016 – 227,263 miles
  • 2015 – 219,001 miles
  • 2014 – 211,220 miles
  • 2013 – 199,961 miles
  • 2011 – 182,996 miles
  • 2010 – 175,556 miles
  • 2009 – 161,007 miles
  • 2008 – 147,301 miles
  • 2007 – 132,818 miles
  • 2006 – 125,916 miles
  • 2005 – 110,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass302,222 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from engine sump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame suspension arm ball joint has slight lift/play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass302,222 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    302,222 miles
    Test number
    687928293383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly deteriorated

  2. Fail302,220 miles (+7,085)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,220 miles
    Test number
    194246351182
    • DangerousSteering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment where column joins steering box (2.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly deteriorated

  3. Pass295,135 miles (+119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    295,135 miles
    Test number
    584602557707
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame suspension arm ball joint has slight lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail295,016 miles (+7,440)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,016 miles
    Test number
    365017166180
    • DangerousCentral Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame suspension arm ball joint has slight lift/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass287,576 miles (+234)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    287,576 miles
    Test number
    810359350923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed door trap marks (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis @ rear flexi connection (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed door trap marks (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail287,342 miles (+5,738)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,342 miles
    Test number
    986906341589
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rears
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass281,604 miles (+11,391)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    281,604 miles
    Test number
    851464872461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass270,213 miles (+16,983)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    270,213 miles
    Test number
    731512479548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass253,230 miles (+11,169)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    253,230 miles
    Test number
    669735487458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass242,061 miles (+14,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    242,061 miles
    Test number
    544324394257
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Pass227,263 miles (+8,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    227,263 miles
    Test number
    836920427872
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass219,001 miles (+137)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    219,001 miles
    Test number
    256946125130
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail218,864 miles (+7,644)9 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,864 miles
    Test number
    686941525114
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteClutch noisey
    • NoteExhuast emits blue smoke
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteHandbrake warning light doesnt work

  14. Pass211,220 miles (+11,259)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    211,220 miles
    Test number
    865635214158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass199,961 miles (+16,965)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    199,961 miles
    Test number
    736289313176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass182,996 miles (+7,440)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    182,996 miles
    Test number
    407935521130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass175,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    175,556 miles
    Test number
    871583770178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail175,556 miles (+14,549)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,556 miles
    Test number
    532282870113
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  19. Pass161,007 miles (+574)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    161,007 miles
    Test number
    442285279193
    • NotePropshaft component defective

  20. Fail160,433 miles (+13,132)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,433 miles
    Test number
    730913569180
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteNear /side front has small cut in tyres wall not enough to fail

  21. Pass147,301 miles (+14,483)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    147,301 miles
    Test number
    444511278187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass132,818 miles (+6,902)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    132,818 miles
    Test number
    842149167181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass125,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    125,916 miles
    Test number
    382225566218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail125,916 miles (+15,876)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,916 miles
    Test number
    894095566273
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil mist/weap offside front hub seal not yet contaminated brake parts

  25. Pass110,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    110,040 miles
    Test number
    751202645204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P765 XTA

Does P765 XTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P765 XTA expired on 9 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P765 XTA?
The MOT on P765 XTA expired on 9 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P765 XTA done?
P765 XTA was recorded at 302,222 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2023, an average of 10,812 miles a year.
Has P765 XTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P765 XTA has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on P765 XTA 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 P765 XTA find?
P765 XTA passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive hub; offside front oil leak, but not excessive hub; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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