
Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,494 cc
T103 AWWMOT history
T103 AWW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 181,996 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 181,996 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 6,008 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T103 AWW
- 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
- 19 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T103 AWW was last recorded at 181,996 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 181,991 miles · 5 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,008 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 181,996 miles
- 2025 – 172,182 miles
- 2024 – 164,229 miles
- 2023 – 157,940 miles
- 2022 – 147,758 miles
- 2021 – 143,529 miles
- 2020 – 143,487 miles
- 2019 – 139,398 miles
- 2017 – 136,474 miles
- 2015 – 133,459 miles
- 2014 – 128,269 miles
- 2013 – 120,853 miles
- 2012 – 115,492 miles
- 2011 – 109,170 miles
- 2010 – 100,627 miles
- 2009 – 90,406 miles
- 2008 – 80,131 miles
- 2007 – 65,059 miles
- 2006 – 58,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass181,996 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 181,996 miles
- Test number
- 860413601403
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail181,991 miles (+9,809)1 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,991 miles
- Test number
- 466602027362
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass172,182 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 172,182 miles
- Test number
- 349909156462
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail172,179 miles (+7,950)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,179 miles
- Test number
- 713224855795
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass164,229 miles (+27)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 164,229 miles
- Test number
- 769313813148
- AdvisoryBulkhead corroded and holed
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail164,202 miles (+6,262)9 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,202 miles
- Test number
- 204606974464
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind coil spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBulkhead corroded and holed
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass157,940 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 157,940 miles
- Test number
- 959712660869
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in offside front out rigger webbing
- AdvisoryCorrosion in vehicle
Fail157,935 miles (+10,177)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,935 miles
- Test number
- 395391831073
- MajorDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component insecure steering box mounting bracket loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion in offside front out rigger webbing
- AdvisoryCorrosion in vehicle
Pass147,758 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 147,758 miles
- Test number
- 995428215511
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail147,758 miles (+4,229)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,758 miles
- Test number
- 898003863937
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,529 miles (+42)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 143,529 miles
- Test number
- 291369914729
- AdvisoryFront Both front wheel bearings slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Rear One body mounting corroded but body secure
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box tailpipe holed
Fail143,487 miles (+4,089)3 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,487 miles
- Test number
- 338061330917
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass139,398 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 139,398 miles
- Test number
- 391749814802
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail139,398 miles (+2,924)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,398 miles
- Test number
- 587437017185
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Out riggers (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Out riggers (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass136,474 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 136,474 miles
- Test number
- 351564489546
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail136,474 miles (+3,015)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,474 miles
- Test number
- 111060373202
- FailureCentral Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureDrag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass133,459 miles (+48)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 133,459 miles
- Test number
- 128312433629
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail133,411 miles (+5,142)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,411 miles
- Test number
- 534844824880
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass128,269 miles (+7,416)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 128,269 miles
- Test number
- 798202144388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,853 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 120,853 miles
- Test number
- 928623533335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,853 miles (+5,361)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,853 miles
- Test number
- 135592733307
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass115,492 miles (+6,322)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 115,492 miles
- Test number
- 688720852374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,170 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 109,170 miles
- Test number
- 585793551321
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Fail109,170 miles (+8,543)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,170 miles
- Test number
- 226961751362
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass100,627 miles (+10,221)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 100,627 miles
- Test number
- 630445150341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,406 miles (+10,275)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 90,406 miles
- Test number
- 923682459329
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass80,131 miles (+15,072)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 80,131 miles
- Test number
- 560843658368
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass65,059 miles (+1,471)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 65,059 miles
- Test number
- 814943557312
- NoteRear brake discs pitted inboad side
Pass63,588 miles (+4,671)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 63,588 miles
- Test number
- 130870947429
- AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass58,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 58,917 miles
- Test number
- 523078346060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,917 miles7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,917 miles
- Test number
- 134677646408
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about T103 AWW
- Does T103 AWW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T103 AWW is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T103 AWW?
- The MOT on T103 AWW is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T103 AWW done?
- T103 AWW was recorded at 181,996 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 6,008 miles a year.
- Has T103 AWW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T103 AWW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T103 AWW 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 T103 AWW find?
- T103 AWW passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor, and 4 more.
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