Land Rover Defender
Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
P776 BUTMOT history
P776 BUT is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Oct 1996. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 170,907 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 170,907 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 12
- 6 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,883 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P776 BUT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 11 Oct 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P776 BUT was last recorded at 170,907 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Apr 2008: 137,820 miles, lower than 137,860 miles on 1 Apr 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 170,907 miles · 13 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,883 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 170,907 miles
- 2022 – 167,306 miles
- 2009 – 147,464 miles
- 2008 – 137,820 miles
- 2007 – 127,796 miles
- 2006 – 117,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,907 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2009
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007
Full MOT history
12 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,907 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 170,907 miles
- Test number
- 791739391764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,907 miles (+3,601)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,907 miles
- Test number
- 748156817777
- DangerousOffside Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass167,306 miles (+19,842)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 167,306 miles
- Test number
- 351157116718
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass147,464 miles (+306)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 147,464 miles
- Test number
- 382046329454
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,158 miles (+885)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,158 miles
- Test number
- 631035629294
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Fail146,273 miles (+8,453)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,273 miles
- Test number
- 643281769125
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass137,820 miles (-40)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 137,820 miles
- Test number
- 163953398089
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail137,860 miles (+10,064)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,860 miles
- Test number
- 944482698042
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass127,796 miles (+48)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 127,796 miles
- Test number
- 893548777095
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NotePassenger door mirror glass broken
Fail127,748 miles (+9,973)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,748 miles
- Test number
- 140385077447
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NotePassenger door mirror glass broken
Pass117,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 117,775 miles
- Test number
- 480972306115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,769 miles1 dangerous5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,769 miles
- Test number
- 472492206134
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NotePassenger door mirror broken
Questions about P776 BUT
- Does P776 BUT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P776 BUT expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P776 BUT?
- The MOT on P776 BUT expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P776 BUT done?
- P776 BUT was recorded at 170,907 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 2,883 miles a year.
- Has P776 BUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P776 BUT has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on P776 BUT ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P776 BUT find?
- P776 BUT passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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