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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P776 CECMOT history

P776 CEC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 40 MOT tests, with 205,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

P776 CEC red 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 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
205,891 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
40
22 passed · 18 failed
Per year
7,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P776 CEC
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 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P776 CEC was last recorded at 205,891 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,116 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,775 miles
Average per year
7,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,891 miles
  • 2025 – 202,116 miles
  • 2024 – 198,385 miles
  • 2023 – 195,060 miles
  • 2022 – 189,093 miles
  • 2021 – 183,796 miles
  • 2020 – 178,027 miles
  • 2019 – 169,259 miles
  • 2018 – 160,773 miles
  • 2017 – 151,077 miles
  • 2016 – 141,020 miles
  • 2015 – 129,633 miles
  • 2014 – 118,899 miles
  • 2013 – 107,178 miles
  • 2012 – 96,020 miles
  • 2011 – 88,600 miles
  • 2010 – 78,449 miles
  • 2009 – 68,736 miles
  • 2008 – 61,709 miles
  • 2007 – 57,058 miles
  • 2006 – 52,663 miles
  • 2005 – 48,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,891 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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

40 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,891 miles (+3,775)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    205,891 miles
    Test number
    418500729976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,116 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    202,116 miles
    Test number
    365386905007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail202,113 miles (+4)1 dangerous8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,113 miles
    Test number
    603326670348
    • DangerousOffside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mounting point corroded and holed (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides lower mounts (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around bump stop mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around bump stop mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail202,109 miles (+3,724)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,109 miles
    Test number
    677644758004
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass198,385 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    198,385 miles
    Test number
    457843007251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail198,380 miles (+3,320)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,380 miles
    Test number
    153142233527
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass195,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    195,060 miles
    Test number
    209023376431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail195,060 miles (+5,967)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,060 miles
    Test number
    565583769534
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass189,093 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    189,093 miles
    Test number
    576557165375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail189,092 miles (+5,296)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,092 miles
    Test number
    387598252531
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass183,796 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    183,796 miles
    Test number
    850224753527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail183,791 miles (+5,764)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,791 miles
    Test number
    314933203567
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass178,027 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    178,027 miles
    Test number
    492105357802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail178,016 miles (+8,757)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,016 miles
    Test number
    206038385218
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass169,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    169,259 miles
    Test number
    273980180796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail169,245 miles (+8,472)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,245 miles
    Test number
    879675006211
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  17. Pass160,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,773 miles
    Test number
    805899701308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail160,773 miles (+9,696)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,773 miles
    Test number
    134789041274
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass151,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,077 miles
    Test number
    221641108144
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily cracked

  20. Fail151,077 miles (+10,057)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,077 miles
    Test number
    524192443367
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre heavily cracked

  21. Pass141,020 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    141,020 miles
    Test number
    117292824929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail141,013 miles (+11,380)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,013 miles
    Test number
    528029753665
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  23. Pass129,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    129,633 miles
    Test number
    255935425495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail129,624 miles (+10,725)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,624 miles
    Test number
    309905125145
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  25. Pass118,899 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,899 miles
    Test number
    267622924497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  26. Fail118,891 miles (+11,713)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,891 miles
    Test number
    447282724190
    • FailureFront wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass107,178 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,178 miles
    Test number
    779123223163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail107,171 miles (+11,151)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,171 miles
    Test number
    488442923198
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass96,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    96,020 miles
    Test number
    169383022136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail96,020 miles (+7,420)13 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,020 miles
    Test number
    366043222138
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle covered in clay mud muck

  31. Pass88,600 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    88,600 miles
    Test number
    839852361230
    • NoteAll under side of vehicle covered in clay

  32. Fail88,600 miles (+10,151)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,600 miles
    Test number
    849527851256
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteAll under side of vehicle covered in clay

  33. Pass78,449 miles (+9,713)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,449 miles
    Test number
    153357280255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass68,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    68,736 miles
    Test number
    951709809303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail68,736 miles (+7,027)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,736 miles
    Test number
    110189109352
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  36. Pass61,709 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    61,709 miles
    Test number
    581455828273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  37. Pass57,058 miles (+4,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,058 miles
    Test number
    602027527270
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  38. Pass52,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,663 miles
    Test number
    413189326256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  39. Fail52,663 miles (+4,049)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,663 miles
    Test number
    411769226266
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  40. Pass48,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    48,614 miles
    Test number
    372859125280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P776 CEC

Does P776 CEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P776 CEC is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P776 CEC?
The MOT on P776 CEC is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P776 CEC done?
P776 CEC was recorded at 205,891 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,462 miles a year.
Has P776 CEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P776 CEC has failed 18 of its 40 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on P776 CEC 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 CEC find?
P776 CEC passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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