Wasn't really sure where to put this but here it goes..

I have a P2 licence and have moved to London for 2 years from australia, I was told before I left that I could renew my licence online, as it turns out I can't renew a P2 licence online

I don't want to drive while I'm here so it also said on there that if my licence expires I can wait up to 5 years before renewing and having to do the written and driven tests again.. does anyone know if this applies to P2 licences as well?