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Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P882 BECMOT history

P882 BEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2023.

P882 BEC green Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2023
Mileage
177,641 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,643 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P882 BEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

P882 BEC was last recorded at 177,641 miles on 2 Aug 2023, 3,917 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,724 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,917 miles
Average per year
3,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,641 miles
  • 2022 – 173,724 miles
  • 2021 – 167,945 miles
  • 2020 – 165,042 miles
  • 2019 – 160,120 miles
  • 2018 – 155,561 miles
  • 2017 – 151,067 miles
  • 2016 – 145,681 miles
  • 2015 – 142,072 miles
  • 2014 – 139,390 miles
  • 2013 – 137,724 miles
  • 2011 – 135,014 miles
  • 2010 – 132,268 miles
  • 2009 – 128,577 miles
  • 2008 – 125,556 miles
  • 2007 – 122,159 miles
  • 2006 – 116,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail177,641 miles
  • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust center box (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed within 30 cm of steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within 30cm of radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed ,within 30cm of top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed ,within 30 cm of steering box mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ,holed within 30cm of shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within 30cm of radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front upper steering column u.j. play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front hub bearings play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear hub play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front hub bearings play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear chassis both sides corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail177,641 miles (+3,917)17 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,641 miles
    Test number
    379996927379
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust center box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed within 30 cm of steering damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within 30cm of radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed ,within 30cm of top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis holed ,within 30 cm of steering box mounts (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ,holed within 30cm of shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed within 30cm of radius arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front upper steering column u.j. play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass173,724 miles (+53)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    173,724 miles
    Test number
    240014699461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub bearings play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub bearings play
    • AdvisoryRear chassis both sides corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint slight play

  3. Fail173,671 miles (+5,726)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,671 miles
    Test number
    781327139214
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub bearings play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub bearings play
    • AdvisoryRear chassis both sides corroded
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint slight play

  4. Pass167,945 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    167,945 miles
    Test number
    281605184979
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail167,936 miles (+2,894)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,936 miles
    Test number
    613814927506
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass165,042 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    165,042 miles
    Test number
    471595044418
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail165,039 miles (+4,919)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,039 miles
    Test number
    829287356497
    • MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass160,120 miles (+69)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    160,120 miles
    Test number
    560127532977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail160,051 miles (+4,490)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,051 miles
    Test number
    676288392575
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass155,561 miles (+4,494)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    155,561 miles
    Test number
    968962426585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  11. Pass151,067 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    151,067 miles
    Test number
    128017900341
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail151,038 miles (+5,357)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,038 miles
    Test number
    330729914419
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AXLE STEADY BAR MOUNTING POINT (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger infront of os rear wheel (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass145,681 miles (+3,609)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,681 miles
    Test number
    144160012191
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play KING PIN (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Pass142,072 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,072 miles
    Test number
    917403585037
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail142,065 miles (+2,675)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,065 miles
    Test number
    348782085076
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass139,390 miles (+42)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    139,390 miles
    Test number
    788554194045
    • NoteRear chassis corroison advise

  17. Fail139,348 miles (+1,624)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,348 miles
    Test number
    558856584079
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)

  18. Pass137,724 miles (+2,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    137,724 miles
    Test number
    976879773012
    • NoteRear chassic corroison advise

  19. Pass135,014 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    135,014 miles
    Test number
    519039031319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,984 miles (+2,716)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,984 miles
    Test number
    225233231351
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  21. Pass132,268 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    132,268 miles
    Test number
    524918420375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass128,577 miles (+3,021)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    128,577 miles
    Test number
    460104719406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass125,556 miles (+3,397)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    125,556 miles
    Test number
    703849988211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass122,159 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    122,159 miles
    Test number
    994145687221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass116,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    116,351 miles
    Test number
    671108476282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P882 BEC

Does P882 BEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P882 BEC expired on 6 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P882 BEC?
The MOT on P882 BEC expired on 6 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P882 BEC done?
P882 BEC was recorded at 177,641 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2023, an average of 3,643 miles a year.
Has P882 BEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P882 BEC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on P882 BEC 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 P882 BEC find?
P882 BEC failed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2023 with 17 major defects, 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel; emissions unable to be completed; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust center box, and 29 more.

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