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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T117 MOBMOT history

T117 MOB is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 146,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2023
Mileage
146,976 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,185 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T117 MOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T117 MOB was last recorded at 146,976 miles on 23 Sept 2022, 803 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,173 miles · 30 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
803 miles
Average per year
4,185 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 146,976 miles
  • 2021 – 146,173 miles
  • 2020 – 142,425 miles
  • 2019 – 126,122 miles
  • 2018 – 122,409 miles
  • 2017 – 119,848 miles
  • 2015 – 119,059 miles
  • 2014 – 118,858 miles
  • 2013 – 118,075 miles
  • 2012 – 116,202 miles
  • 2011 – 114,932 miles
  • 2010 – 110,953 miles
  • 2009 – 100,925 miles
  • 2008 – 92,294 miles
  • 2007 – 84,174 miles
  • 2006 – 77,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,976 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,976 miles (+803)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,976 miles
    Test number
    479012937378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass146,173 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    146,173 miles
    Test number
    479012720811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,425 miles (+16,303)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    142,425 miles
    Test number
    681112753123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass126,122 miles (+558)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    126,122 miles
    Test number
    344286268584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail125,564 miles (+3,155)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,564 miles
    Test number
    654356130090
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass122,409 miles (+6)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    122,409 miles
    Test number
    487055757651
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryGeneral Corrosion

  7. Fail122,403 miles (+2,555)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,403 miles
    Test number
    741945175805
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour Both front (1.7.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Swivel joints have slight play

  8. Pass119,848 miles (+789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,848 miles
    Test number
    538564699292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass119,059 miles (+201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    119,059 miles
    Test number
    308847830731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    118,858 miles
    Test number
    506664094297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,858 miles (+783)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,858 miles
    Test number
    366723894204
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  12. Pass118,075 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    118,075 miles
    Test number
    195477613391
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres slight cracking

  13. Fail118,075 miles (+55)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,075 miles
    Test number
    359247613381
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteNearside front and offside rear tyres slight cracking

  14. Fail118,020 miles (+1,818)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    405071033227
    • FailureCentre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass116,202 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    116,202 miles
    Test number
    918593742219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail116,186 miles (+1,254)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,186 miles
    Test number
    738026622299
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass114,932 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    114,932 miles
    Test number
    856006051245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail114,915 miles (+3,962)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,915 miles
    Test number
    646767731294
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  19. Pass110,953 miles (+10,028)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    110,953 miles
    Test number
    131972760042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,925 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,925 miles
    Test number
    401123749076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  21. Pass100,925 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    100,925 miles
    Test number
    273002949059
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  22. Fail100,925 miles (+8,631)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,925 miles
    Test number
    221082649055
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Pass92,294 miles (+8,120)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    953314048012
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteSlight play noted in offside front stabiliser bar bush.

  24. Pass84,174 miles (+6,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    453046547040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass77,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,683 miles
    Test number
    340152366086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T117 MOB

Does T117 MOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T117 MOB expired on 22 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T117 MOB?
The MOT on T117 MOB expired on 22 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T117 MOB done?
T117 MOB was recorded at 146,976 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2022, an average of 4,185 miles a year.
Has T117 MOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T117 MOB has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T117 MOB 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 T117 MOB find?
T117 MOB passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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