
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc
P976 DECMOT history
P976 DEC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 11 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 158,278 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 158,278 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,927 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P976 DEC
- 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
- 11 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P976 DEC was last recorded at 158,278 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 157,875 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 403 miles
- Average per year
- 2,927 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,278 miles
- 2025 – 157,875 miles
- 2023 – 150,480 miles
- 2022 – 149,856 miles
- 2021 – 148,895 miles
- 2020 – 148,517 miles
- 2019 – 145,509 miles
- 2018 – 144,569 miles
- 2017 – 143,062 miles
- 2016 – 140,850 miles
- 2015 – 137,935 miles
- 2014 – 136,056 miles
- 2013 – 132,415 miles
- 2012 – 124,997 miles
- 2011 – 119,848 miles
- 2010 – 113,113 miles
- 2009 – 106,708 miles
- 2008 – 104,819 miles
- 2007 – 102,699 miles
- 2006 – 99,458 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,278 miles (+403)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 158,278 miles
- Test number
- 233320407183
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Pass157,875 miles (+7,395)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 157,875 miles
- Test number
- 919364354798
- AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged and webbing slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,480 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 150,480 miles
- Test number
- 807725615683
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail150,480 miles (+624)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,480 miles
- Test number
- 420462769581
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass149,856 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 149,856 miles
- Test number
- 969748679490
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail149,856 miles (+961)2 major2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,856 miles
- Test number
- 849798879674
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,895 miles (+378)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 148,895 miles
- Test number
- 500287673356
- AdvisoryFront Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Centre belt (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass148,517 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 148,517 miles
- Test number
- 948341180332
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail148,517 miles (+3,008)2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,517 miles
- Test number
- 875469022643
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass145,509 miles (+940)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 145,509 miles
- Test number
- 843607128940
- AdvisoryFront Outer Seat belt slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass144,569 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 144,569 miles
- Test number
- 375390228890
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail144,569 miles (+1,507)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,569 miles
- Test number
- 922062395956
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective All (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass143,062 miles (+2,212)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 143,062 miles
- Test number
- 954502568525
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass140,850 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 140,850 miles
- Test number
- 937413944116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust flexible joint damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft universal joint has play
Fail140,846 miles (+1)2 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,846 miles
- Test number
- 611724204667
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust flexible joint damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft universal joint has play
Fail140,845 miles (+2,910)20 failures18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,845 miles
- Test number
- 684737798414
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- AdvisoryFront Bumper damaged
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view Door mirror (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Lower Prop shaft universal joint has play
Fail137,935 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,935 miles
- Test number
- 147361775179
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass137,935 miles (+1,879)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 137,935 miles
- Test number
- 839621475117
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail136,056 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,056 miles
- Test number
- 235580344431
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass136,056 miles (+3,641)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 136,056 miles
- Test number
- 426360844153
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail132,415 miles3 repaired5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,415 miles
- Test number
- 249016933494
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass132,415 miles (+7,418)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 132,415 miles
- Test number
- 516236533194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass124,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 124,997 miles
- Test number
- 247538432127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,997 miles (+5,149)2 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,997 miles
- Test number
- 247177332149
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass119,848 miles (+6,735)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2012
- Odometer
- 119,848 miles
- Test number
- 327966831191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 113,113 miles
- Test number
- 503563660033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,113 miles (+6,405)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,113 miles
- Test number
- 874143560093
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass106,708 miles (+1,889)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 106,708 miles
- Test number
- 770065369001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,819 miles (+2,120)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 104,819 miles
- Test number
- 480674148006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,699 miles (+3,241)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 102,699 miles
- Test number
- 883704727066
- NoteFront diff oil seal leaking
Pass99,458 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 99,458 miles
- Test number
- 171593736024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P976 DEC
- Does P976 DEC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P976 DEC is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P976 DEC?
- The MOT on P976 DEC is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P976 DEC done?
- P976 DEC was recorded at 158,278 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 2,927 miles a year.
- Has P976 DEC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P976 DEC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on P976 DEC 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 P976 DEC find?
- P976 DEC passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 5 more.
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