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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P786 FEFMOT history

P786 FEF is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 28 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 162,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

P786 FEF 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 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
162,166 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P786 FEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
28 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P786 FEF was last recorded at 162,166 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 1,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,298 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,868 miles
Average per year
4,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,166 miles
  • 2025 – 160,298 miles
  • 2024 – 159,070 miles
  • 2023 – 156,403 miles
  • 2022 – 153,585 miles
  • 2021 – 150,111 miles
  • 2020 – 147,215 miles
  • 2019 – 142,826 miles
  • 2018 – 138,581 miles
  • 2017 – 133,386 miles
  • 2016 – 127,939 miles
  • 2015 – 122,068 miles
  • 2014 – 118,049 miles
  • 2013 – 112,955 miles
  • 2010 – 111,284 miles
  • 2009 – 104,379 miles
  • 2008 – 96,378 miles
  • 2007 – 88,050 miles
  • 2006 – 81,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,166 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,166 miles (+1,868)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    162,166 miles
    Test number
    908559469203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass160,298 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    160,298 miles
    Test number
    663955701466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,070 miles (+2,667)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    159,070 miles
    Test number
    388491149425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,403 miles (+2,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    156,403 miles
    Test number
    419042631194
    • AdvisorySteering box slight weep
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush warn

  5. Pass153,585 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    153,585 miles
    Test number
    134805767876
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe damp

  6. Fail153,585 miles (+3,474)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,585 miles
    Test number
    369137200245
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play + boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler neck pipe damp

  7. Pass150,111 miles (+48)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,111 miles
    Test number
    414732189410
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail150,063 miles (+2,848)1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,063 miles
    Test number
    718116658490
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass147,215 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,215 miles
    Test number
    482149455936
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  10. Fail147,214 miles (+4,388)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,214 miles
    Test number
    764773014827
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  11. Pass142,826 miles (+4,245)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    142,826 miles
    Test number
    948063306351
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn

  12. Pass138,581 miles (+5,195)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,581 miles
    Test number
    713308106454
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

  13. Pass133,386 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,386 miles
    Test number
    609908429889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rear u/j worn
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rear u/j badly worn
    • AdvisoryWipers work on slow speed only

  14. Fail133,380 miles (+5,441)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,380 miles
    Test number
    369415656247
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dull (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil inner face (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working 1 of 2 bulbs not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre nail and cut in tread
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryFront propshaft rear u/j worn
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft rear u/j badly worn
    • AdvisoryWipers work on slow speed only

  15. Pass127,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    127,939 miles
    Test number
    589595170939
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both belts been shut in catch (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering on lock to lock check

  16. Fail127,939 miles (+5,871)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,939 miles
    Test number
    257227859764
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose and bush moving (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySeat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both belts been shut in catch (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNoise from steering on lock to lock check

  17. Pass122,068 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,068 miles
    Test number
    299948182343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,049 miles (+5,094)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,049 miles
    Test number
    206868114491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,955 miles (+1,671)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    112,955 miles
    Test number
    675670423176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,284 miles (+6,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    111,284 miles
    Test number
    222729520353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass104,379 miles (+159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    104,379 miles
    Test number
    571777849263
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  22. Fail104,220 miles (+7,842)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,220 miles
    Test number
    362805829249
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass96,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    900247928207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Fail96,378 miles (+8,328)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,378 miles
    Test number
    261067628282
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass88,050 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    88,050 miles
    Test number
    420035887131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    81,412 miles
    Test number
    432338686177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P786 FEF

Does P786 FEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P786 FEF is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P786 FEF?
The MOT on P786 FEF 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 P786 FEF done?
P786 FEF was recorded at 162,166 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 4,003 miles a year.
Has P786 FEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P786 FEF has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on P786 FEF 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 P786 FEF find?
P786 FEF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush.

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