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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

PUF 2MOT history

PUF 2 is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 154,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

PUF 2 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 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
154,945 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PUF 2
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PUF 2 was last recorded at 154,945 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 1,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,765 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,180 miles
Average per year
5,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,945 miles
  • 2025 – 153,765 miles
  • 2024 – 151,513 miles
  • 2022 – 141,736 miles
  • 2021 – 134,520 miles
  • 2020 – 129,275 miles
  • 2019 – 123,791 miles
  • 2018 – 117,457 miles
  • 2017 – 107,533 miles
  • 2016 – 102,688 miles
  • 2015 – 96,081 miles
  • 2014 – 90,562 miles
  • 2013 – 87,796 miles
  • 2012 – 86,177 miles
  • 2011 – 81,016 miles
  • 2010 – 78,958 miles
  • 2009 – 70,739 miles
  • 2008 – 60,404 miles
  • 2007 – 51,299 miles
  • 2006 – 42,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,945 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamp not working.

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,945 miles (+1,180)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    154,945 miles
    Test number
    550941400406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Reverse lamp not working.

  2. Pass153,765 miles (+2,252)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    153,765 miles
    Test number
    617212477917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,513 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    151,513 miles
    Test number
    952525115571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail151,506 miles (+9,770)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,506 miles
    Test number
    154329623065
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

  5. Pass141,736 miles (+7,216)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    141,736 miles
    Test number
    365642946047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,520 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    134,520 miles
    Test number
    686531005556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Fail134,505 miles (+5,230)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,505 miles
    Test number
    116644123790
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass129,275 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    129,275 miles
    Test number
    603590654345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass123,791 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,791 miles
    Test number
    930951321265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,457 miles
    Test number
    913516684706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,457 miles (+9,924)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,457 miles
    Test number
    606097151261
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass107,533 miles (+4,845)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,533 miles
    Test number
    819966296666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    615159369757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,688 miles (+6,607)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    154768245666
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass96,081 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    349154305457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass90,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,562 miles
    Test number
    287206294440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,562 miles (+2,766)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,562 miles
    Test number
    265295794155
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureSteering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

  18. Pass87,796 miles (+1,619)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,796 miles
    Test number
    769999083138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,177 miles (+5,161)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    86,177 miles
    Test number
    575238172141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,016 miles (+2,058)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    698159881135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,958 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    78,958 miles
    Test number
    242022380195
    • NoteREAR DISCS RUSTY

  22. Fail78,945 miles (+8,206)1 failure6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,945 miles
    Test number
    412303470161
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly lipped and scored
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has a cut on wall
    • NoteRear brake discs badly corroded

  23. Pass70,739 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    70,739 miles
    Test number
    294702229076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail70,637 miles (+10,233)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,637 miles
    Test number
    150895719085
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass60,404 miles (+9,105)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    680630618039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,299 miles (+8,953)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    51,299 miles
    Test number
    863265207050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    42,346 miles
    Test number
    522093626007
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail42,346 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,346 miles
    Test number
    894163726093
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about PUF 2

What vehicle is registration PUF 2 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PUF 2 on a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Jan 2003. 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 PUF 2 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PUF 2 is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on PUF 2?
The MOT on PUF 2 is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PUF 2 done?
PUF 2 was recorded at 154,945 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,448 miles a year.
Has PUF 2 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PUF 2 has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on PUF 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 PUF 2 find?
PUF 2 passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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