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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

PAR 108MOT history

PAR 108 is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,039 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2024.

PAR 108 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 12 Jan 2025
Mileage
153,039 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAR 108
Registration format
Dateless
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 12 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAR 108 was last recorded at 153,039 miles on 13 Jan 2024, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,846 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
2,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,039 miles
  • 2023 – 152,846 miles
  • 2021 – 152,291 miles
  • 2020 – 151,731 miles
  • 2019 – 150,416 miles
  • 2018 – 148,819 miles
  • 2017 – 147,581 miles
  • 2016 – 145,758 miles
  • 2015 – 144,394 miles
  • 2014 – 141,624 miles
  • 2013 – 139,184 miles
  • 2012 – 136,815 miles
  • 2011 – 134,036 miles
  • 2010 – 129,270 miles
  • 2009 – 123,713 miles
  • 2008 – 118,059 miles
  • 2007 – 112,994 miles
  • 2006 – 106,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,039 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both front swivel seals leaking slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,039 miles (+193)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,039 miles
    Test number
    908065526898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,846 miles (+555)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,846 miles
    Test number
    317682302132
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass152,291 miles (+560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,291 miles
    Test number
    650498625324
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,731 miles (+7)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,731 miles
    Test number
    269362994602
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail151,724 miles (+1,308)5 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,724 miles
    Test number
    658995614922
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Chassis (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front swivel seals leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,416 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,416 miles
    Test number
    131430008297
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,416 miles (+1,597)1 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,416 miles
    Test number
    367012546639
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,819 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    148,819 miles
    Test number
    436650173694
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak around engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross memeber (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail148,819 miles (+1,238)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,819 miles
    Test number
    335810782100
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak around engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross memeber (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion all chassis (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass147,581 miles (+1,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,581 miles
    Test number
    420061198038
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak around engine
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn front prop shaft joint gearbox end

  11. Pass145,758 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,758 miles
    Test number
    789441673825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  12. Fail145,758 miles (+1,364)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,758 miles
    Test number
    714749782775
    • FailureFront Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

  13. Pass144,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    144,394 miles
    Test number
    946455605103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail144,394 miles (+2,770)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,394 miles
    Test number
    499031405146
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Fail141,624 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,624 miles
    Test number
    588550204157
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass141,624 miles (+2,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,624 miles
    Test number
    788110804140
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass139,184 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    139,184 miles
    Test number
    237130503198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s front outrigger holed
    • NotePassenger footwell corroded
    • NoteShockabsorber turrets front corroded but not weakened

  18. Fail139,182 miles (+2,367)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,182 miles
    Test number
    516720903144
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir filter insecure
    • NoteO/s front outrigger holed
    • NotePassenger footwell corroded
    • NoteShockabsorber turrets front corroded but not weakened

  19. Pass136,815 miles (+2)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    136,815 miles
    Test number
    645685802147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNear side front lower bulk head corroded but not in prescribed area

  20. Fail136,813 miles (+2,777)4 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,813 miles
    Test number
    349201402133
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass134,036 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    134,036 miles
    Test number
    927788371181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail134,036 miles (+4,766)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,036 miles
    Test number
    208678071487
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass129,270 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    129,270 miles
    Test number
    980861080190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail129,265 miles (+5,552)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,265 miles
    Test number
    411790280145
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass123,713 miles (+5,654)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    123,713 miles
    Test number
    960825979124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass118,059 miles (+5,065)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    118,059 miles
    Test number
    143116268134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass112,994 miles (+6,874)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    112,994 miles
    Test number
    784677677159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass106,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    106,120 miles
    Test number
    981697366135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail106,120 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,120 miles
    Test number
    961017366117
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about PAR 108

What vehicle is registration PAR 108 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAR 108 on a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Aug 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PAR 108 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PAR 108 expired on 12 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PAR 108?
The MOT on PAR 108 expired on 12 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PAR 108 done?
PAR 108 was recorded at 153,039 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2024, an average of 2,669 miles a year.
Has PAR 108 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAR 108 has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on PAR 108 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 PAR 108 find?
PAR 108 passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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