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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,495 cc

P855 KBCMOT history

P855 KBC is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 114,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

P855 KBC 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 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,848 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,694 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P855 KBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P855 KBC was last recorded at 114,848 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 11,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2013.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2009: 83,829 miles, lower than 85,942 miles on 27 Nov 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
103,428 miles · 9 Feb 2013
Between the last two tests
11,420 miles
Average per year
1,694 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,848 miles
  • 2013 – 103,428 miles
  • 2012 – 101,027 miles
  • 2010 – 95,769 miles
  • 2009 – 83,829 miles
  • 2008 – 85,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,848 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolt worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas box leak (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat missing and seat belts

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.

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

8 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,848 miles (+11,420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,848 miles
    Test number
    209633393031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolt worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas box leak (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat missing and seat belts

  2. Pass103,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,428 miles
    Test number
    389170243043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail103,428 miles (+2,401)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,428 miles
    Test number
    918650143058
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteO/s/r door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle

  4. Pass101,027 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,027 miles
    Test number
    486687432013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass95,769 miles (+13)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    95,769 miles
    Test number
    400473020307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront propshaft rear u.j. worn to excess

  6. Fail95,756 miles (+11,927)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,756 miles
    Test number
    170832320361
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront propshaft rear u.j. worn to excess

  7. Pass83,829 miles (-2,113)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    83,829 miles
    Test number
    191140039390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    85,942 miles
    Test number
    884572538305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P855 KBC

Does P855 KBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P855 KBC is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P855 KBC?
The MOT on P855 KBC is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P855 KBC done?
P855 KBC was recorded at 114,848 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 1,694 miles a year.
Has P855 KBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P855 KBC has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2013.
Has the mileage on P855 KBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P855 KBC find?
P855 KBC passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bolt worn; offside front lower power steering component has slight seepage from a component pas box leak; passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seat missing and seat belts.

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