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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc

T101 NCSMOT history

T101 NCS is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 9 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
139,742 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T101 NCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T101 NCS was last recorded at 139,742 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 1,346 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jan 2015: 109,257 miles, lower than 109,434 miles on 19 Jan 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
138,396 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,346 miles
Average per year
3,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,742 miles
  • 2024 – 138,396 miles
  • 2023 – 134,921 miles
  • 2021 – 132,303 miles
  • 2020 – 128,465 miles
  • 2019 – 125,923 miles
  • 2018 – 123,239 miles
  • 2017 – 120,212 miles
  • 2015 – 113,356 miles
  • 2014 – 105,092 miles
  • 2013 – 101,216 miles
  • 2012 – 95,112 miles
  • 2011 – 88,507 miles
  • 2010 – 80,438 miles
  • 2009 – 80,069 miles
  • 2008 – 78,681 miles
  • 2007 – 76,395 miles
  • 2006 – 69,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,742 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • UNDER BODY CORRODED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak ENGINE

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,742 miles (+1,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    139,742 miles
    Test number
    484967772194
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass138,396 miles (+1,400)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,396 miles
    Test number
    304727076820
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS N/S O/S (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass136,996 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    136,996 miles
    Test number
    763464992802
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass134,921 miles (+2,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,921 miles
    Test number
    596679618492
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORRODED
  5. Pass132,303 miles (+3,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    132,303 miles
    Test number
    185345910376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORRODED
  6. Pass128,465 miles (+2,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    128,465 miles
    Test number
    854561303418
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY CORRODED
  7. Pass125,923 miles (+2,684)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,923 miles
    Test number
    668694285668
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT DISCS N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY CORRODED
  8. Pass123,239 miles (+3,027)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,239 miles
    Test number
    714464918994
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FLANGES CORRODED NOT LEAKING
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass120,212 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,212 miles
    Test number
    385264558710
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FLANGES CORRODED [NOT LEAKING]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE
    • AdvisoryOil leak FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS WEEPING
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  10. Fail120,211 miles (+2,935)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,211 miles
    Test number
    843407853240
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp 1 FRONT SPOT LAMP ILLUMINATES WITH SIDELIGHTS,HEADLAMPS VERY DIM (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BULB LOST ITS ORANGE COLOUR (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play STEERING DROP ARM JOINT (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST FLANGES CORRODED [NOT LEAKING]
    • AdvisoryNearside Front SWIVEL SEAL WEEPING
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE
    • AdvisoryOil leak FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL SEALS WEEPING
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  11. Pass117,276 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    117,276 miles
    Test number
    128231040726
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play SWIVEL SEAL LEAKING BADLY (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
  12. Fail117,276 miles (+3,920)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,276 miles
    Test number
    641322008802
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG HOLED/WEAK/CORRODED AT VARIOUS PLACES (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER /HOUSING (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings HOLED/SPLIT AT VAROIUS PLACES (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working 1 BULB NOT WORKING (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering damper cracked and unserviceable BUSH BADLY WORN (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play SWIVEL SEAL LEAKING BADLY (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak ENGINE
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)
  13. Pass113,356 miles (+4,099)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,356 miles
    Test number
    400831579207
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNear side and off side swivel seals leaking oil
  14. Pass109,257 miles (-177)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,257 miles
    Test number
    988580935098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteFRONT SWIVEL HOUSINGS WEEPING
  15. Fail109,434 miles (+4,342)17 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,434 miles
    Test number
    956699615015
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
  16. Fail105,092 miles3 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,092 miles
    Test number
    107951324431
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass105,092 miles (+3,876)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,092 miles
    Test number
    879251024022
    • AdvisoryFront Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail101,216 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,216 miles
    Test number
    136670443419
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass101,216 miles (+6,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,216 miles
    Test number
    329420643010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisorySteering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass95,112 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,112 miles
    Test number
    445927322013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Fail95,111 miles (+6,604)13 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,111 miles
    Test number
    149183522416
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Pass88,507 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    88,507 miles
    Test number
    857162631094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Fail88,501 miles (+8,063)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,501 miles
    Test number
    117092231097
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass80,438 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    80,438 miles
    Test number
    790114830050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,069 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,069 miles
    Test number
    432745869066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,681 miles (+2,286)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    78,681 miles
    Test number
    881715748065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  27. Pass76,395 miles (+7,074)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    76,395 miles
    Test number
    363801677096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
  28. Fail69,321 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    333833936070
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
  29. Pass69,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    69,321 miles
    Test number
    350693036003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T101 NCS

Does T101 NCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T101 NCS is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T101 NCS?
The MOT on T101 NCS is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T101 NCS done?
T101 NCS was recorded at 139,742 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 3,546 miles a year.
Has T101 NCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T101 NCS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2017.
Has the mileage on T101 NCS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T101 NCS find?
T101 NCS passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive engine oil.

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