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Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P839 LSLMOT history

P839 LSL is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 182,821 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

P839 LSL grey 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
182,821 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P839 LSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P839 LSL was last recorded at 182,821 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,812 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
5,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,821 miles
  • 2025 – 181,432 miles
  • 2023 – 180,796 miles
  • 2022 – 179,037 miles
  • 2021 – 174,112 miles
  • 2020 – 167,851 miles
  • 2019 – 159,598 miles
  • 2018 – 152,329 miles
  • 2017 – 142,655 miles
  • 2016 – 133,106 miles
  • 2015 – 127,069 miles
  • 2014 – 126,041 miles
  • 2013 – 121,868 miles
  • 2012 – 115,914 miles
  • 2011 – 110,781 miles
  • 2010 – 105,882 miles
  • 2009 – 99,165 miles
  • 2008 – 91,301 miles
  • 2007 – 84,028 miles
  • 2006 – 74,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,821 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front swivel leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,821 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    182,821 miles
    Test number
    126312902994
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,812 miles (+1,380)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,812 miles
    Test number
    269936480966
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and sharp edges (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass181,432 miles (+636)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,432 miles
    Test number
    771667860556
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass180,796 miles (+1,759)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    180,796 miles
    Test number
    114377425763
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass179,037 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    179,037 miles
    Test number
    964619711187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail179,036 miles (+4,924)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,036 miles
    Test number
    291228168243
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front swivel leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,112 miles
    Test number
    898036366801
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail174,110 miles (+6,259)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,110 miles
    Test number
    854065419565
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass167,851 miles (+8,253)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    167,851 miles
    Test number
    113498528782
    • MinorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box linkage arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass159,598 miles (+7,269)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,598 miles
    Test number
    289850961282
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass152,329 miles (+9,674)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    152,329 miles
    Test number
    427147094934
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass142,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    142,655 miles
    Test number
    726020567043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,655 miles (+9,549)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,655 miles
    Test number
    653795123182
    • FailureCentral Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings bush worn (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass133,106 miles (+6,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,106 miles
    Test number
    182747321854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass127,069 miles (+16)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    127,069 miles
    Test number
    379907195084
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteAfter market HID headlamps fitted
    • NoteAll rear seats removed

  16. Fail127,053 miles (+1,012)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,053 miles
    Test number
    476985585056
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteAfter market HID headlamps fitted
    • NoteAll rear seats removed

  17. Pass126,041 miles (+14)8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,041 miles
    Test number
    126871124156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll rear seats removed
    • NoteFront upper scuttle area corroded
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill outside prescribed areas

  18. Fail126,027 miles (+4,159)6 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,027 miles
    Test number
    506765714135
    • FailureFront registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteAll rear seats removed
    • NoteFront upper scuttle area corroded
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill outside prescribed areas

  19. Pass121,868 miles (+83)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    121,868 miles
    Test number
    248485713103
    • NoteRear seat belts removed

  20. Fail121,785 miles (+5,871)12 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,785 miles
    Test number
    518756703189
    • FailureBall joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureFuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteBody corrosion to rear body mountings
    • NoteBoth nearside and offside sill heavly corroded

  21. Pass115,914 miles (+5,133)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    115,914 miles
    Test number
    675419302108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass110,781 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    377983101104
    • NoteCentre front track rod rubber boot not fitted correctly

  23. Fail110,781 miles (+4,899)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,781 miles
    Test number
    298669191087
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteCentre front track rod rubber boot not fitted correctly

  24. Pass105,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,882 miles
    Test number
    980514630136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail105,882 miles (+6,717)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,882 miles
    Test number
    924018520173
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s mirror glass delaminated, rear seat belt buckle plastic chewed, slight rust on door sill by seat belt anchorage.

  26. Pass99,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,165 miles
    Test number
    193729299027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail99,165 miles (+7,864)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,165 miles
    Test number
    892234699084
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside front out-rigger corroded to excess within 30cm front suspension mounting

  28. Pass91,301 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    91,301 miles
    Test number
    600464898016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail91,294 miles (+7,266)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,294 miles
    Test number
    792972498036
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass84,028 miles (+9,652)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,028 miles
    Test number
    364318827114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass74,376 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    74,376 miles
    Test number
    944770936065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about P839 LSL

Does P839 LSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P839 LSL is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P839 LSL?
The MOT on P839 LSL is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P839 LSL done?
P839 LSL was recorded at 182,821 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 5,429 miles a year.
Has P839 LSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P839 LSL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on P839 LSL 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 P839 LSL find?
P839 LSL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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