Land Rover Defender
White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc
P839 OACMOT history
P839 OAC is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Jul 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 307,475 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 307,475 mi
- At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,013 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P839 OAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 22 Jul 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P839 OAC was last recorded at 307,475 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 9,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 298,017 miles · 19 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,458 miles
- Average per year
- 8,013 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 307,475 miles
- 2024 – 298,017 miles
- 2023 – 280,341 miles
- 2022 – 271,454 miles
- 2021 – 261,314 miles
- 2020 – 258,500 miles
- 2019 – 257,751 miles
- 2017 – 256,824 miles
- 2015 – 254,025 miles
- 2014 – 246,032 miles
- 2013 – 237,862 miles
- 2012 – 227,292 miles
- 2011 – 216,959 miles
- 2010 – 202,394 miles
- 2009 – 184,442 miles
- 2008 – 167,765 miles
- 2007 – 162,507 miles
- 2006 – 148,109 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass307,475 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1mm cut (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
31 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass307,475 miles (+9,458)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 307,475 miles
- Test number
- 860365259424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1mm cut (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass298,017 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 298,017 miles
- Test number
- 266459943594
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail298,015 miles (+7,801)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 298,015 miles
- Test number
- 109871603100
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass290,214 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 290,214 miles
- Test number
- 733050186230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail290,198 miles (+9,857)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,198 miles
- Test number
- 847041229027
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass280,341 miles (+8,887)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 280,341 miles
- Test number
- 685267100713
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass271,454 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 271,454 miles
- Test number
- 374685700275
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal has a slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak on front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail271,451 miles (+10,137)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 271,451 miles
- Test number
- 668142918861
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal has a slight leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak on front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass261,314 miles (+2,814)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 261,314 miles
- Test number
- 360177575698
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,500 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 258,500 miles
- Test number
- 781751502615
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail258,500 miles (+749)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,500 miles
- Test number
- 570336475356
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass257,751 miles (+927)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 257,751 miles
- Test number
- 891856312205
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass256,824 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 256,824 miles
- Test number
- 437658819658
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail256,823 miles (+2,798)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,823 miles
- Test number
- 525912657293
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass254,025 miles (+121)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 254,025 miles
- Test number
- 924628704284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail253,904 miles (+7,872)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,904 miles
- Test number
- 143254986947
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass246,032 miles (+8,170)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 246,032 miles
- Test number
- 597172184208
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass237,862 miles (+403)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 237,862 miles
- Test number
- 877451103309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail237,459 miles (+10,167)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,459 miles
- Test number
- 497420593247
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass227,292 miles (+74)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 227,292 miles
- Test number
- 966150312306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,218 miles (+10,259)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,218 miles
- Test number
- 587817702333
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Pass216,959 miles (+14,565)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 216,959 miles
- Test number
- 765868201368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,394 miles (+6)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 202,394 miles
- Test number
- 813790600330
- NoteNEARSIDE WASHER JET OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
- NotePARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
- NoteREAR PROP-SHAFT U.J SLIGHTLY WORN.
Fail202,388 miles (+17,946)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,388 miles
- Test number
- 444969790246
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteNEARSIDE WASHER JET OUT OF ALIGNMENT.
- NotePARK-BRAKE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.
- NoteREAR PROP-SHAFT U.J SLIGHTLY WORN.
Pass184,442 miles (+16,677)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 184,442 miles
- Test number
- 341310619361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,765 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 167,765 miles
- Test number
- 924538108327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,765 miles (+5,258)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,765 miles
- Test number
- 201178708370
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fail162,507 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,507 miles
- Test number
- 232369107379
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass162,507 miles (+4,855)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 162,507 miles
- Test number
- 504479207312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,652 miles (+9,543)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 157,652 miles
- Test number
- 154163857099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,109 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 148,109 miles
- Test number
- 100523156041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P839 OAC
- Does P839 OAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P839 OAC is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P839 OAC?
- The MOT on P839 OAC is valid until 17 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 OAC done?
- P839 OAC was recorded at 307,475 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,013 miles a year.
- Has P839 OAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P839 OAC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on P839 OAC 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 OAC find?
- P839 OAC passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 1mm cut; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.
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