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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

PDL 825MOT history

PDL 825 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

PDL 825 blue 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
114,522 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PDL 825
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PDL 825 was last recorded at 114,522 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,519 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,522 miles
  • 2024 – 114,200 miles
  • 2023 – 111,469 miles
  • 2022 – 107,430 miles
  • 2021 – 104,825 miles
  • 2020 – 100,825 miles
  • 2019 – 95,311 miles
  • 2018 – 88,555 miles
  • 2017 – 84,657 miles
  • 2016 – 80,758 miles
  • 2015 – 75,723 miles
  • 2014 – 71,838 miles
  • 2013 – 67,391 miles
  • 2012 – 61,510 miles
  • 2011 – 56,658 miles
  • 2010 – 51,763 miles
  • 2009 – 46,704 miles
  • 2008 – 41,937 miles
  • 2007 – 37,285 miles
  • 2006 – 32,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,522 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Centre exhaust corroded and thin but not leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,522 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    114,522 miles
    Test number
    510961520416
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail114,519 miles (+319)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,519 miles
    Test number
    575784012777
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front arm area (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (marked in yellow) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner wheel arch area (marked in yellow) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear lower shocker bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (marked in yellow) (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass114,200 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    114,200 miles
    Test number
    599168081854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,183 miles (+2,714)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,183 miles
    Test number
    631468834122
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass111,469 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    111,469 miles
    Test number
    439856347939
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded and thin but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail111,469 miles (+4,039)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,469 miles
    Test number
    713638413578
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded and thin but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass107,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,430 miles
    Test number
    862538483832
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail107,430 miles (+2,605)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,430 miles
    Test number
    407667275909
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis,near axle stabaliser arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis,near axle stabiliser arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass104,825 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,825 miles
    Test number
    676583944758
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steering arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail104,821 miles (+3,996)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,821 miles
    Test number
    532645792735
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated steering arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass100,825 miles (+5,514)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    100,825 miles
    Test number
    744596516056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes rust protected (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rust protected

  12. Pass95,311 miles (+2,052)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    95,311 miles
    Test number
    584234588328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,259 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    93,259 miles
    Test number
    884103014490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,255 miles (+4,700)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,255 miles
    Test number
    689113866756
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  15. Pass88,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    88,555 miles
    Test number
    799194745139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,555 miles (+3,898)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,555 miles
    Test number
    416936717561
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass84,657 miles (+3,899)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    84,657 miles
    Test number
    912202168454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,758 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,758 miles
    Test number
    715136470785
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail80,753 miles (+5,030)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,753 miles
    Test number
    160906674319
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

  20. Pass75,723 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,723 miles
    Test number
    429980625142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass71,838 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,838 miles
    Test number
    857729314194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,391 miles (+5,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    67,391 miles
    Test number
    528900003186
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass61,510 miles (+4,852)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,510 miles
    Test number
    129627202155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,658 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,658 miles
    Test number
    228660511434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,763 miles (+5,059)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,763 miles
    Test number
    490609090090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,704 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    46,704 miles
    Test number
    404888999096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,937 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    861385808177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,285 miles (+4,694)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    704821107181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,591 miles
    Test number
    504628306183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PDL 825

What vehicle is registration PDL 825 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PDL 825 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 26 Apr 2002. 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 PDL 825 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PDL 825 is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on PDL 825?
The MOT on PDL 825 is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PDL 825 done?
PDL 825 was recorded at 114,522 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,173 miles a year.
Has PDL 825 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PDL 825 has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on PDL 825 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 PDL 825 find?
PDL 825 passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis.

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