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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

P911 DOBMOT history

P911 DOB is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

P911 DOB 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 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
173,804 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P911 DOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P911 DOB was last recorded at 173,804 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,801 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,804 miles
  • 2025 – 171,559 miles
  • 2024 – 168,711 miles
  • 2023 – 164,787 miles
  • 2021 – 162,148 miles
  • 2020 – 158,341 miles
  • 2019 – 153,861 miles
  • 2018 – 148,666 miles
  • 2017 – 143,259 miles
  • 2016 – 137,983 miles
  • 2015 – 134,037 miles
  • 2014 – 129,528 miles
  • 2013 – 128,487 miles
  • 2012 – 124,723 miles
  • 2011 – 121,742 miles
  • 2010 – 118,617 miles
  • 2009 – 114,325 miles
  • 2008 – 109,988 miles
  • 2007 – 104,228 miles
  • 2006 – 99,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,804 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Stop lamp(s) all not working

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering damper worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,804 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    173,804 miles
    Test number
    689543029868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,801 miles (+2,242)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,801 miles
    Test number
    600491875994
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass171,559 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,559 miles
    Test number
    339913116396
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail171,556 miles (+2,845)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,556 miles
    Test number
    896170088867
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass168,711 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    168,711 miles
    Test number
    321109650351
    • AdvisorySteering damper worn bush

  6. Fail168,701 miles (+3,914)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,701 miles
    Test number
    866624613363
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering damper worn bush

  7. Pass164,787 miles (+2,639)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,787 miles
    Test number
    151205256409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass162,148 miles (+3,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,148 miles
    Test number
    126129513514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Pass158,341 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    158,341 miles
    Test number
    928353775319
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat worn

  10. Fail158,332 miles (+4,471)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,332 miles
    Test number
    308602082362
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat worn

  11. Pass153,861 miles (+5,195)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    153,861 miles
    Test number
    584238097549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  12. Pass148,666 miles (+5,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    148,666 miles
    Test number
    851904238444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass143,259 miles (+5,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    143,259 miles
    Test number
    738049243712
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Pass137,983 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    137,983 miles
    Test number
    136657499554
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail137,983 miles (+3,946)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,983 miles
    Test number
    485902853275
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass134,037 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,037 miles
    Test number
    707612168330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass129,528 miles (+1,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    129,528 miles
    Test number
    457677144236
    • NoteOne number plate light bulb out

  18. Pass128,487 miles (+3,764)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    128,487 miles
    Test number
    246194633208
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass124,723 miles (+2,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,723 miles
    Test number
    349990132259
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass121,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    187577301249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,742 miles (+3,125)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,742 miles
    Test number
    707747201229
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass118,617 miles (+4,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    118,617 miles
    Test number
    660795810259
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass114,325 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,325 miles
    Test number
    674156899162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass109,988 miles (+5,760)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    109,988 miles
    Test number
    962057698112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass104,228 miles (+5,151)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    104,228 miles
    Test number
    423061517234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,077 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,077 miles
    Test number
    222991126219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass99,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    99,077 miles
    Test number
    354021926251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Questions about P911 DOB

Does P911 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P911 DOB is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P911 DOB?
The MOT on P911 DOB is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P911 DOB done?
P911 DOB was recorded at 173,804 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 3,836 miles a year.
Has P911 DOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P911 DOB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on P911 DOB 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 P911 DOB find?
P911 DOB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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