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Land Rover Defender

Green · Petrol · 1991 · 3,528 cc

PHV 2MOT history

PHV 2 is a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1991. Its MOT expired on 26 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 45,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2025.

PHV 2 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 26 May 2026
Mileage
45,470 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
295 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PHV 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
14 Jun 1991
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 May 2026
Latest MOT test
27 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PHV 2 was last recorded at 45,470 miles on 27 May 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,456 miles · 21 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
295 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,470 miles
  • 2023 – 45,456 miles
  • 2021 – 45,399 miles
  • 2020 – 45,232 miles
  • 2019 – 44,796 miles
  • 2018 – 44,480 miles
  • 2017 – 43,972 miles
  • 2016 – 43,612 miles
  • 2015 – 43,397 miles
  • 2014 – 43,088 miles
  • 2013 – 42,959 miles
  • 2012 – 42,678 miles
  • 2011 – 42,192 miles
  • 2010 – 41,652 miles
  • 2008 – 40,388 miles
  • 2007 – 40,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,470 miles
  • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to underside
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear A frame damper leaking

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,470 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    45,470 miles
    Test number
    852950052141
    • AdvisoryAge related corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear A frame damper leaking
  2. Fail45,456 miles (+57)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,456 miles
    Test number
    821240056813
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle damping device has a slight oil leak.
  3. Pass45,399 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,399 miles
    Test number
    797034451664
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail45,399 miles (+167)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,399 miles
    Test number
    513142247041
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly corroded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass45,232 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,232 miles
    Test number
    405800108448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,796 miles (+316)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    44,796 miles
    Test number
    392293508616
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass44,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    44,480 miles
    Test number
    261664411977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail44,480 miles (+508)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,480 miles
    Test number
    676000900022
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  9. Pass43,972 miles (+360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    43,972 miles
    Test number
    123264539096
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded was in contact with axle tube (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play ball joint gaiter split (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryChassis outriggers corroded,elsewhere some body rivets missing
    • AdvisoryFuel tank corroded
  10. Pass43,612 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    43,612 miles
    Test number
    787807114577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail43,397 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    457215075192
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
  12. Pass43,397 miles (+309)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    566875275140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,088 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    43,088 miles
    Test number
    697152674191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,959 miles (+281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,959 miles
    Test number
    829404803248
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass42,678 miles (+486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,678 miles
    Test number
    337748192167
    • AdvisoryLower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass42,192 miles (+540)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,192 miles
    Test number
    267682071180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,652 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    41,652 miles
    Test number
    180905560196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,388 miles (+289)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,388 miles
    Test number
    534056188040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,099 miles
    Test number
    311334277098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PHV 2

What vehicle is registration PHV 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PHV 2 on a green petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1991. 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 PHV 2 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PHV 2 expired on 26 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PHV 2?
The MOT on PHV 2 expired on 26 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PHV 2 done?
PHV 2 was recorded at 45,470 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2025, an average of 295 miles a year.
Has PHV 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PHV 2 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on PHV 2 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 PHV 2 find?
PHV 2 passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2025 with 4 advisories: age related corrosion to underside; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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