Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,495 cc
R264 PHNMOT history
R264 PHN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Feb 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 126,109 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 126,109 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,624 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R264 PHN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Feb 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R264 PHN was last recorded at 126,109 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,189 miles · 20 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,920 miles
- Average per year
- 2,624 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,109 miles
- 2025 – 124,189 miles
- 2024 – 121,728 miles
- 2023 – 120,706 miles
- 2022 – 118,441 miles
- 2021 – 116,490 miles
- 2020 – 114,661 miles
- 2019 – 113,180 miles
- 2017 – 112,310 miles
- 2016 – 109,066 miles
- 2015 – 105,020 miles
- 2014 – 100,985 miles
- 2013 – 97,559 miles
- 2010 – 90,977 miles
- 2009 – 85,558 miles
- 2008 – 81,344 miles
- 2007 – 77,976 miles
- 2006 – 74,746 miles
- 2005 – 71,555 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,109 miles
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy Tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Park brake warning lamp glows constantly.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Reverse lamp not working.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,109 miles (+1,920)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 126,109 miles
- Test number
- 675347740579
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy Tail pipe missing (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass124,189 miles (+2,461)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 124,189 miles
- Test number
- 529475699983
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass121,728 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 121,728 miles
- Test number
- 355997255640
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail121,728 miles (+1,022)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,728 miles
- Test number
- 616290310657
- MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass120,706 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 120,706 miles
- Test number
- 524180949651
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail120,706 miles (+2,265)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,706 miles
- Test number
- 974334732161
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass118,441 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 118,441 miles
- Test number
- 128793178673
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake warning lamp glows constantly.
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.
Fail118,441 miles (+1,951)8 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,441 miles
- Test number
- 409225353461
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPark brake warning lamp glows constantly.
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.
Pass116,490 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 116,490 miles
- Test number
- 581247429288
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail116,490 miles (+1,829)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,490 miles
- Test number
- 356335364787
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorTrack 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass114,661 miles (+1,481)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 114,661 miles
- Test number
- 380248441402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass113,180 miles (+870)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 113,180 miles
- Test number
- 527254252161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,310 miles (+3,244)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 112,310 miles
- Test number
- 499486311823
- AdvisorySeat belt stitching slightly frayed Passenger (5.2.2b)
Pass109,066 miles (+4,046)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 109,066 miles
- Test number
- 851844017817
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass105,020 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 105,020 miles
- Test number
- 906500665135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,999 miles (+4,014)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,999 miles
- Test number
- 266808045177
- FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass100,985 miles (+3,426)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 100,985 miles
- Test number
- 269610354145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,559 miles (+6,582)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 97,559 miles
- Test number
- 269898953485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,977 miles (+235)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 90,977 miles
- Test number
- 283900500313
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,742 miles (+5,184)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,742 miles
- Test number
- 324665480493
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear brake disc pitted
Fail85,558 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,558 miles
- Test number
- 270093619326
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass85,558 miles (+4,214)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 85,558 miles
- Test number
- 464023319361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,344 miles (+3,368)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 81,344 miles
- Test number
- 392335618370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,976 miles (+3,230)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 77,976 miles
- Test number
- 902082717343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,746 miles (+3,191)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 74,746 miles
- Test number
- 842691316301
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass71,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 71,555 miles
- Test number
- 733248605329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R264 PHN
- Does R264 PHN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R264 PHN is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R264 PHN?
- The MOT on R264 PHN is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R264 PHN done?
- R264 PHN was recorded at 126,109 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 2,624 miles a year.
- Has R264 PHN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R264 PHN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on R264 PHN 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 R264 PHN find?
- R264 PHN passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust noisy tail pipe missing; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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