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Land Rover Defender

Grey and Black · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P884 TDGMOT history

P884 TDG is a grey and black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 178,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

P884 TDG 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 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
178,805 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P884 TDG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Grey and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P884 TDG was last recorded at 178,805 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 3,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,089 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,716 miles
Average per year
2,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 178,805 miles
  • 2025 – 175,089 miles
  • 2024 – 174,417 miles
  • 2023 – 172,349 miles
  • 2022 – 170,904 miles
  • 2021 – 169,243 miles
  • 2020 – 167,313 miles
  • 2019 – 165,833 miles
  • 2018 – 163,698 miles
  • 2017 – 162,199 miles
  • 2016 – 160,447 miles
  • 2015 – 158,705 miles
  • 2014 – 155,932 miles
  • 2013 – 153,790 miles
  • 2012 – 151,593 miles
  • 2011 – 146,588 miles
  • 2010 – 141,971 miles
  • 2009 – 137,110 miles
  • 2008 – 132,470 miles
  • 2007 – 131,263 miles
  • 2006 – 128,980 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,805 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub leaking
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub leaking
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,805 miles (+3,716)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    178,805 miles
    Test number
    334603706752
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass175,089 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    175,089 miles
    Test number
    713852587215
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Fail175,089 miles (+672)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,089 miles
    Test number
    659565093642
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass174,417 miles (+2,068)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    174,417 miles
    Test number
    835789198516
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x memeber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  5. Pass172,349 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    172,349 miles
    Test number
    196351664720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,904 miles (+1,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    170,904 miles
    Test number
    337823654683
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass169,243 miles (+1,930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    169,243 miles
    Test number
    433663568147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished on outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass167,313 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    167,313 miles
    Test number
    679463178849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass165,833 miles (+2,135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    165,833 miles
    Test number
    714898135484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass163,698 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    163,698 miles
    Test number
    534840904586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,199 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    162,199 miles
    Test number
    993539667421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass160,447 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,447 miles
    Test number
    180204974616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass158,705 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    158,705 miles
    Test number
    306569725203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,932 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    155,932 miles
    Test number
    596885024223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass153,790 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    153,790 miles
    Test number
    765401633212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass151,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    151,593 miles
    Test number
    278190832208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  17. Fail151,593 miles (+5,005)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,593 miles
    Test number
    349360232284
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass146,588 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    146,588 miles
    Test number
    756616931266
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  19. Fail146,588 miles (+4,617)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,588 miles
    Test number
    649585431209
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  20. Pass141,971 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    141,971 miles
    Test number
    531632630258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail141,934 miles (+4,824)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,934 miles
    Test number
    432273120291
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass137,110 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    137,110 miles
    Test number
    690286129296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail137,110 miles (+4,640)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,110 miles
    Test number
    794526629253
    • Repaired at testCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass132,470 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    132,470 miles
    Test number
    803395628215
    • NoteAll tyres have cuts in tread and sidewalls are perishing

  25. Fail132,470 miles (+1,207)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,470 miles
    Test number
    532695628271
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteAll tyres have cuts in tread and sidewalls are perishing

  26. Fail131,263 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,263 miles
    Test number
    521790037240
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Pass131,263 miles (+1,146)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    131,263 miles
    Test number
    662670737259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass130,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    130,117 miles
    Test number
    943668067098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail130,117 miles (+1,137)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,117 miles
    Test number
    401866367089
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  30. Fail128,980 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,980 miles
    Test number
    390609026409
    • Repaired at testRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass128,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    128,980 miles
    Test number
    404789826248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P884 TDG

Does P884 TDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P884 TDG is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P884 TDG?
The MOT on P884 TDG is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P884 TDG done?
P884 TDG was recorded at 178,805 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
Has P884 TDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P884 TDG has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on P884 TDG 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 P884 TDG find?
P884 TDG passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link; gearbox mounting defective; nearside front hub leaking, and 5 more.

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