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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P776 ACYMOT history

P776 ACY is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 205,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

P776 ACY 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 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
205,836 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,845 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P776 ACY
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
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P776 ACY was last recorded at 205,836 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,821 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
3,845 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,836 miles
  • 2023 – 204,342 miles
  • 2022 – 199,187 miles
  • 2021 – 195,485 miles
  • 2020 – 191,583 miles
  • 2019 – 189,712 miles
  • 2018 – 188,108 miles
  • 2017 – 183,258 miles
  • 2016 – 178,983 miles
  • 2015 – 170,846 miles
  • 2014 – 166,281 miles
  • 2013 – 163,281 miles
  • 2012 – 157,979 miles
  • 2011 – 153,791 miles
  • 2010 – 149,503 miles
  • 2009 – 144,441 miles
  • 2008 – 139,729 miles
  • 2007 – 135,564 miles
  • 2006 – 129,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,836 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.

  • Oil leaks

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Hub oil seal slight leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,836 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    205,836 miles
    Test number
    561338262712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail205,821 miles (+1,479)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,821 miles
    Test number
    377748980025
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,342 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    204,342 miles
    Test number
    149658041136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail204,329 miles (+5,142)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,329 miles
    Test number
    393641633994
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Nearside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,187 miles (+3,702)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    199,187 miles
    Test number
    238974541593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass195,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    195,485 miles
    Test number
    639983972770
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub oil seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  7. Fail195,485 miles (+3,902)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,485 miles
    Test number
    817294302147
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt worn and loose now Waring axel bolt support hole (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Caliper seized ? (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Caliper seized? (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen mirror smellies
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub oil seal slight leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  8. Pass191,583 miles (+1,871)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    191,583 miles
    Test number
    856770765171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle torque arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Chassis requires rust treatment
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member requires weld repair (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass189,712 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    189,712 miles
    Test number
    216376491250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower torque control arm bolt loose,requires adjustment/repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear crossmember corroding and requires rust repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner chassis corroding and requires rust treatment
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail189,712 miles (+1,604)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,712 miles
    Test number
    565592659316
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. beam pattern slight deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower torque control arm bolt loose,requires adjustment/repair
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear crossmember corroding and requires rust repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner chassis corroding and requires rust treatment
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass188,108 miles (+4,850)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    188,108 miles
    Test number
    490332477117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower torque reaction arm bush

  12. Pass183,258 miles (+4,275)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    183,258 miles
    Test number
    964928564472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear corroded and requires replacement (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass178,983 miles (+8,137)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    178,983 miles
    Test number
    375929640744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass170,846 miles (+4,565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    170,846 miles
    Test number
    489035352104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass166,281 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    166,281 miles
    Test number
    538917724211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Fail166,281 miles (+3,000)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,281 miles
    Test number
    748887424211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass163,281 miles (+220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    163,281 miles
    Test number
    878344233244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail163,061 miles (+5,082)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,061 miles
    Test number
    117494323226
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass157,979 miles (+4,188)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    157,979 miles
    Test number
    495177922226
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  20. Pass153,791 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    153,791 miles
    Test number
    617837931269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass149,503 miles (+5,062)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    149,503 miles
    Test number
    652918530243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass144,441 miles (+4,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    144,441 miles
    Test number
    803480839212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass139,729 miles (+4,165)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    139,729 miles
    Test number
    373461938413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOffside front swivel housing seal leaking

  24. Pass135,564 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    135,564 miles
    Test number
    110342437287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass129,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    129,398 miles
    Test number
    221827506292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P776 ACY

Does P776 ACY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P776 ACY is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on P776 ACY?
The MOT on P776 ACY is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P776 ACY done?
P776 ACY was recorded at 205,836 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,845 miles a year.
Has P776 ACY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P776 ACY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on P776 ACY 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 P776 ACY find?
P776 ACY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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