
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
G16 TANMOT history
G16 TAN is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 161,717 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,417 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- G16 TAN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 14 Dec 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
G16 TAN was last recorded at 161,717 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,375 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,342 miles
- Average per year
- 4,417 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,717 miles
- 2025 – 160,375 miles
- 2024 – 157,895 miles
- 2023 – 154,449 miles
- 2022 – 151,936 miles
- 2021 – 150,300 miles
- 2020 – 148,147 miles
- 2019 – 143,807 miles
- 2018 – 140,328 miles
- 2017 – 136,357 miles
- 2016 – 131,864 miles
- 2015 – 125,196 miles
- 2014 – 113,349 miles
- 2013 – 106,769 miles
- 2012 – 103,348 miles
- 2011 – 98,709 miles
- 2010 – 90,847 miles
- 2009 – 84,829 miles
- 2008 – 81,568 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016
Clutch pedal operation occasionally notchy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,717 miles (+1,342)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 161,717 miles
- Test number
- 186530770238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,375 miles (+2,480)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 160,375 miles
- Test number
- 109323904683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,895 miles (+3,446)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 157,895 miles
- Test number
- 470597337041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,449 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 154,449 miles
- Test number
- 743368383236
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal operation occasionally notchy
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel seal seeping oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel seal seeping oil
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,449 miles (+2,513)11 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,449 miles
- Test number
- 394396527105
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate deteriorated, non reflective/discoloured (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal operation occasionally notchy
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Swivel seal seeping oil
- AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel seal seeping oil
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass151,936 miles (+1,636)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 151,936 miles
- Test number
- 515381615964
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWater hose chaffed on waterpump
Pass150,300 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 150,300 miles
- Test number
- 729600304225
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering damper bush slightly worn
Fail150,265 miles (+2,118)1 dangerous3 major2 repaired15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,265 miles
- Test number
- 702212093664
- DangerousOffside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leaking/dripping onto front axle/diff (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm steering box - ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine Engine - leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering damper leaking - advise renewal
- AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box transfer box leaking oil drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Top arm ball joint to rear axle - Suspension arm ball joint gaiter split
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Engine - Slight signs anti freeze under vehicle inspection
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Hub seals slight leak - O/S & N/S
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper & Lower hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe too steering pump - Check for leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper & Lower hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod shaft - bush play (Rod between chassis & axle)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Rotation test (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Electrical cables need tidying and fixing to a cross member
- AdvisoryService Brake - Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system may requires adjustment or repair, rear brake readings very low.
Pass148,147 miles (+4,340)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 148,147 miles
- Test number
- 917846897014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,807 miles (+3,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 143,807 miles
- Test number
- 247045470210
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,328 miles (+3,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 140,328 miles
- Test number
- 711369044771
- AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,357 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 136,357 miles
- Test number
- 412239503256
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint A Frame (2.4.G.2)
Fail136,350 miles (+4,486)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,350 miles
- Test number
- 362099812837
- DangerousDirection indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint A Frame (2.4.G.2)
Pass131,864 miles (+25)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 131,864 miles
- Test number
- 334443795426
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear UJ
Fail131,839 miles (+6,643)5 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,839 miles
- Test number
- 583477620893
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis two areas (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis, radius arm mount two areas (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear UJ
Pass125,196 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 125,196 miles
- Test number
- 868636815281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail125,196 miles (+11,847)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,196 miles
- Test number
- 936255615277
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass113,349 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 113,349 miles
- Test number
- 248649004234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail113,349 miles (+6,580)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,349 miles
- Test number
- 328889704463
- FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass106,769 miles (+3,421)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 106,769 miles
- Test number
- 706297383195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteSlight weeping of oil from nearside front hub seal
Pass103,348 miles (+4,639)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 103,348 miles
- Test number
- 379029402239
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Pass98,709 miles (+26)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 98,709 miles
- Test number
- 689056801294
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- NoteFront hub seal leaking
- NoteSlight corrosion rear chassis
Fail98,683 miles (+7,836)5 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,683 miles
- Test number
- 457870301216
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s front chalice weeping oil
- NoteO/s front chassis corroding
- NoteRear floor crossmember corroding
Pass90,847 miles (+6,018)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 90,847 miles
- Test number
- 704210290153
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNs front axle swivel joint leaking oil
Pass84,829 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 84,829 miles
- Test number
- 854664679137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,827 miles (+3,259)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,827 miles
- Test number
- 194983679123
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass81,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 81,568 miles
- Test number
- 930861598188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,546 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,546 miles
- Test number
- 423051098176
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Questions about G16 TAN
- Does G16 TAN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on G16 TAN is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on G16 TAN?
- The MOT on G16 TAN is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has G16 TAN done?
- G16 TAN was recorded at 161,717 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
- Has G16 TAN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. G16 TAN has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on G16 TAN 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 G16 TAN find?
- G16 TAN passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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