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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T115 NESMOT history

T115 NES is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 153,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
153,514 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T115 NES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T115 NES was last recorded at 153,514 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,127 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,387 miles
Average per year
5,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,514 miles
  • 2025 – 152,127 miles
  • 2023 – 146,031 miles
  • 2022 – 134,046 miles
  • 2021 – 127,771 miles
  • 2020 – 126,838 miles
  • 2019 – 114,030 miles
  • 2018 – 111,083 miles
  • 2017 – 105,730 miles
  • 2016 – 105,562 miles
  • 2015 – 99,324 miles
  • 2013 – 99,295 miles
  • 2012 – 91,786 miles
  • 2011 – 84,165 miles
  • 2010 – 78,847 miles
  • 2009 – 73,921 miles
  • 2008 – 68,384 miles
  • 2007 – 60,079 miles
  • 2006 – 51,970 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,514 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Axle rubber" bump-stop" missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Outer pan hard rod bush has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,514 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    153,514 miles
    Test number
    531926392868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,127 miles (+6,096)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,127 miles
    Test number
    419324055607
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,031 miles (+11,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,031 miles
    Test number
    448630641558
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass134,046 miles (+6,275)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,046 miles
    Test number
    636866643778
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper-blade rubber deteriorating (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass127,771 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,771 miles
    Test number
    479292265756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,838 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,838 miles
    Test number
    560791902915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle rubber" bump-stop" missing

  7. Fail126,837 miles (+12,807)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,837 miles
    Test number
    453869266043
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Beam pattern correct, but whole pattern tilted . (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle rubber" bump-stop" missing

  8. Pass114,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,030 miles
    Test number
    379737207593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,015 miles (+2,932)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,015 miles
    Test number
    300022423055
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass111,083 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,083 miles
    Test number
    400877466118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer pan hard rod bush has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  11. Fail111,082 miles (+5,352)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,082 miles
    Test number
    390364998139
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer pan hard rod bush has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass105,730 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,730 miles
    Test number
    842149417194
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded NSF on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded NSR on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner face of NSF chassis (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail105,723 miles (+161)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,723 miles
    Test number
    193191591669
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped NSR on axle (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner face of NSF chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF outrigger / radius arm mounting, 2 areas (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer face of NSF and OSF chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureTowbar retaining device missing Bolt missing from under crossmember (6.6.3a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded NSF on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded NSR on axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner face of NSF chassis (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass105,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    399661849300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail105,562 miles (+6,238)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,562 miles
    Test number
    107415132442
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

  16. Pass99,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    687330250873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,324 miles (+29)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    712556857303
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass99,295 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    99,295 miles
    Test number
    535366843393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail99,290 miles (+7,504)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,290 miles
    Test number
    135105673135
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  20. Pass91,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    239411562423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,786 miles (+7,621)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,786 miles
    Test number
    305488052126
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass84,165 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,165 miles
    Test number
    685228101298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,150 miles (+5,303)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,150 miles
    Test number
    587655491114
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  24. Pass78,847 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    391523120446
    • AdvisoryFront Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

  25. Fail78,819 miles (+4,898)9 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,819 miles
    Test number
    694262320211
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Upper Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAdvise both rear discs pitted and scored
    • NoteAll tyres slightly deteriorated

  26. Pass73,921 miles (+5,537)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    73,921 miles
    Test number
    543707099141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass68,384 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    68,384 miles
    Test number
    892786208213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail68,190 miles (+8,111)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,190 miles
    Test number
    264289798104
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  29. Pass60,079 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    60,079 miles
    Test number
    880020107220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail59,938 miles (+7,968)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    771144497103
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  31. Pass51,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    652267686165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail51,970 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,970 miles
    Test number
    594097386153
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T115 NES

Does T115 NES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T115 NES is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T115 NES?
The MOT on T115 NES is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T115 NES done?
T115 NES was recorded at 153,514 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 5,200 miles a year.
Has T115 NES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T115 NES has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T115 NES 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 T115 NES find?
T115 NES passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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