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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T107 MLSMOT history

T107 MLS is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 5 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 130,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,510 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T107 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
5 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T107 MLS was last recorded at 130,510 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,357 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
153 miles
Average per year
2,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,510 miles
  • 2025 – 130,357 miles
  • 2022 – 130,233 miles
  • 2021 – 129,544 miles
  • 2020 – 129,139 miles
  • 2019 – 128,835 miles
  • 2018 – 128,433 miles
  • 2017 – 125,717 miles
  • 2016 – 123,676 miles
  • 2015 – 123,334 miles
  • 2014 – 123,332 miles
  • 2013 – 121,745 miles
  • 2012 – 117,405 miles
  • 2011 – 113,814 miles
  • 2010 – 111,569 miles
  • 2009 – 109,661 miles
  • 2007 – 108,053 miles
  • 2006 – 86,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,510 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod end bush slight wear but not excessive

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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,510 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,510 miles
    Test number
    271033312493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tie rod end bush slight wear but not excessive

  2. Pass130,357 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    130,357 miles
    Test number
    766290933870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass130,233 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,233 miles
    Test number
    915486925214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail130,224 miles (+680)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,224 miles
    Test number
    902491777374
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass129,544 miles (+405)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    129,544 miles
    Test number
    679777270817
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,139 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,139 miles
    Test number
    947028156228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,139 miles (+304)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,139 miles
    Test number
    380377750125
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass128,835 miles (+402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    128,835 miles
    Test number
    440202966803
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,433 miles (+2,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    128,433 miles
    Test number
    182874476883
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass125,717 miles (+2,041)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    125,717 miles
    Test number
    513002758287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)

  11. Pass123,676 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    123,676 miles
    Test number
    537607539379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,334 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    297430335000
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box

  13. Fail123,334 miles (+2)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,334 miles
    Test number
    858769025006
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFuel filter damp
    • NoteSlight leak from steering box

  14. Fail123,332 miles3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,332 miles
    Test number
    187611034492
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass123,332 miles (+1,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    123,332 miles
    Test number
    475301634027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass121,745 miles (+4,340)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    121,745 miles
    Test number
    397656533050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePropshaft uj joint just behind brake drum has slight play

  17. Pass117,405 miles (+3,591)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    117,405 miles
    Test number
    965694832019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,814 miles (+2,245)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    113,814 miles
    Test number
    595032721075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,569 miles (+1,908)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    111,569 miles
    Test number
    593489410049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass109,661 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    109,661 miles
    Test number
    624376419042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass108,053 miles (+21,121)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    108,053 miles
    Test number
    770781097244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,932 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    390277096090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about T107 MLS

Does T107 MLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T107 MLS is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T107 MLS?
The MOT on T107 MLS is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T107 MLS done?
T107 MLS was recorded at 130,510 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 2,206 miles a year.
Has T107 MLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T107 MLS has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T107 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 T107 MLS find?
T107 MLS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tie rod end bush slight wear but not excessive.

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