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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

PTA 202MOT history

PTA 202 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 185,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

PTA 202 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
185,396 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PTA 202
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PTA 202 was last recorded at 185,396 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 3,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,328 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,068 miles
Average per year
7,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,396 miles
  • 2025 – 182,328 miles
  • 2024 – 177,623 miles
  • 2023 – 170,791 miles
  • 2022 – 162,772 miles
  • 2021 – 156,221 miles
  • 2020 – 149,805 miles
  • 2019 – 142,888 miles
  • 2018 – 134,372 miles
  • 2017 – 125,911 miles
  • 2016 – 117,198 miles
  • 2015 – 112,475 miles
  • 2014 – 107,028 miles
  • 2013 – 101,464 miles
  • 2012 – 95,482 miles
  • 2011 – 89,276 miles
  • 2010 – 82,630 miles
  • 2009 – 74,155 miles
  • 2008 – 64,047 miles
  • 2007 – 54,403 miles
  • 2006 – 42,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,396 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.

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,396 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    185,396 miles
    Test number
    183055398703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass182,328 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    182,328 miles
    Test number
    541659797632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,623 miles (+6,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    177,623 miles
    Test number
    249924450102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,791 miles (+8,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    170,791 miles
    Test number
    336297690023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass162,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    162,772 miles
    Test number
    193977415082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail162,772 miles (+6,551)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,772 miles
    Test number
    242322082641
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass156,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    156,221 miles
    Test number
    266918013426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,221 miles (+6,416)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,221 miles
    Test number
    557002209792
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass149,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,805 miles
    Test number
    224911511431
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail149,805 miles (+6,917)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,805 miles
    Test number
    535531355290
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass142,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    142,888 miles
    Test number
    708276735458
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail142,888 miles (+8,516)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,888 miles
    Test number
    744271771941
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass134,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,372 miles
    Test number
    457694076703
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail134,372 miles (+8,461)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,372 miles
    Test number
    223101488843
    • DangerousOffside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass125,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,911 miles
    Test number
    210733192529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  16. Fail125,911 miles (+8,713)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,911 miles
    Test number
    235727724498
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  17. Pass117,198 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    117,198 miles
    Test number
    950166780598
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  18. Fail117,198 miles (+4,723)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,198 miles
    Test number
    947166445400
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Pass112,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    112,475 miles
    Test number
    867704923482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,475 miles (+5,447)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,475 miles
    Test number
    354970420248
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass107,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    107,028 miles
    Test number
    359057844494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,028 miles (+5,564)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,028 miles
    Test number
    539076944261
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass101,464 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,464 miles
    Test number
    726106063283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail101,368 miles (+5,886)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,368 miles
    Test number
    377642253421
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass95,482 miles (+6,206)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,482 miles
    Test number
    956513842270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,276 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    126881851219
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass89,276 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    129751851274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass82,630 miles (+8,475)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,630 miles
    Test number
    783518550248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass74,155 miles (+10,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    74,155 miles
    Test number
    970640169264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Pass64,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,047 miles
    Test number
    744549668261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail64,047 miles (+9,644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,047 miles
    Test number
    383279768243
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

  32. Pass54,403 miles (+11,826)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,403 miles
    Test number
    411110067269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass42,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,577 miles
    Test number
    392343066466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PTA 202

What vehicle is registration PTA 202 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PTA 202 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Sept 1999. 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 PTA 202 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PTA 202 is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PTA 202?
The MOT on PTA 202 is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PTA 202 done?
PTA 202 was recorded at 185,396 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 7,153 miles a year.
Has PTA 202 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PTA 202 has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on PTA 202 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 PTA 202 find?
PTA 202 passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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