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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T102 MLSMOT history

T102 MLS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,550 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
163,550 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T102 MLS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T102 MLS was last recorded at 163,550 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,539 miles · 2 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,550 miles
  • 2024 – 163,092 miles
  • 2023 – 159,339 miles
  • 2022 – 156,072 miles
  • 2021 – 152,161 miles
  • 2020 – 145,333 miles
  • 2019 – 135,732 miles
  • 2018 – 129,511 miles
  • 2017 – 123,002 miles
  • 2016 – 115,767 miles
  • 2015 – 111,207 miles
  • 2014 – 105,107 miles
  • 2013 – 96,596 miles
  • 2012 – 89,583 miles
  • 2011 – 82,829 miles
  • 2010 – 74,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,550 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Centre seat stowed, couldn't check seat belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre, covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering shock absorber has slight play at bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,550 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    163,550 miles
    Test number
    555280083677
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail163,539 miles (+447)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,539 miles
    Test number
    577921437535
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass163,092 miles (+75)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,092 miles
    Test number
    804014492273
    • AdvisoryCentre seat stowed, couldn't check seat belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering shock absorber has slight play at bush

  4. Fail163,017 miles (+3,678)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,017 miles
    Test number
    947096094987
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre seat stowed, couldn't check seat belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint of front prop (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre, covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering shock absorber has slight play at bush

  5. Pass159,339 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,339 miles
    Test number
    931702271457
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mounting point corroded near wheel arch front mounting point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush drag link bar shock end bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail159,339 miles (+3,267)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,339 miles
    Test number
    910607588417
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body mounting point corroded near wheel arch front mounting point
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop rear joint has slight play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush drag link bar shock end bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass156,072 miles (+3,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,072 miles
    Test number
    419445319109
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass152,161 miles (+6,828)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    152,161 miles
    Test number
    493088417743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,333 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,333 miles
    Test number
    788503025525
    • AdvisoryNo centre seat fitted at time of test.

  10. Fail145,333 miles (+9,601)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,333 miles
    Test number
    862413837598
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNo centre seat fitted at time of test.

  11. Pass135,732 miles (+6,221)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    135,732 miles
    Test number
    962203951236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,511 miles (+6,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    129,511 miles
    Test number
    366119374774
    • AdvisorySteering box drop arm ball joint slight wear and dust cover deteriorated

  13. Pass123,002 miles (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,002 miles
    Test number
    316133347977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,767 miles (+4,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,767 miles
    Test number
    261359101961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass111,207 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,207 miles
    Test number
    415561545028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteVehicle leans slightly

  16. Fail111,207 miles (+6,100)1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,207 miles
    Test number
    427581445080
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteVehicle leans slightly

  17. Pass105,107 miles (+8,511)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,107 miles
    Test number
    386520334035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    116954223098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,596 miles (+7,013)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,596 miles
    Test number
    678084423051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • Repaired at testVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass89,583 miles (+6,754)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    89,583 miles
    Test number
    839318112079
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  21. Pass82,829 miles (+8,731)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    82,829 miles
    Test number
    419621321078
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  22. Pass74,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,098 miles
    Test number
    113078200022
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about T102 MLS

Does T102 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T102 MLS is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T102 MLS?
The MOT on T102 MLS is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T102 MLS done?
T102 MLS was recorded at 163,550 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 5,625 miles a year.
Has T102 MLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T102 MLS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T102 MLS 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 T102 MLS find?
T102 MLS passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint of front prop; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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