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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T118 LLSMOT history

T118 LLS is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,401 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T118 LLS
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T118 LLS was last recorded at 109,401 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2012: 6,661 miles, lower than 161,970 miles on 10 Nov 2011.
  • 25 Nov 2014: 61,060 miles, lower than 497,113 miles on 29 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,398 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,401 miles
  • 2024 – 109,067 miles
  • 2023 – 109,028 miles
  • 2022 – 108,984 miles
  • 2021 – 108,697 miles
  • 2020 – 107,939 miles
  • 2019 – 102,035 miles
  • 2018 – 94,834 miles
  • 2017 – 86,620 miles
  • 2016 – 80,147 miles
  • 2015 – 69,383 miles
  • 2014 – 61,060 miles
  • 2013 – 497,113 miles
  • 2012 – 6,661 miles
  • 2011 – 161,970 miles
  • 2010 – 155,703 miles
  • 2009 – 147,809 miles
  • 2008 – 137,216 miles
  • 2007 – 125,925 miles
  • 2006 – 113,845 miles
  • 2005 – 99,307 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,401 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,401 miles
    Test number
    439932069810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail109,398 miles (+331)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,398 miles
    Test number
    200556817770
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass109,067 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    109,067 miles
    Test number
    248296313659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,028 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    109,028 miles
    Test number
    149390704605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,984 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,984 miles
    Test number
    658786895459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,697 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,697 miles
    Test number
    688376574158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,939 miles (+5,904)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,939 miles
    Test number
    756984186510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,035 miles (+7,201)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    102,035 miles
    Test number
    286961007641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,834 miles (+8,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    94,834 miles
    Test number
    205662548026
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass86,620 miles (+6,473)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    86,620 miles
    Test number
    192906202144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,147 miles (+10,764)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    181122331303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,383 miles (+8,323)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    69,383 miles
    Test number
    474926473651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass61,060 miles (-436,053)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    61,060 miles
    Test number
    737149724390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass497,113 miles (+490,452)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    497,113 miles
    Test number
    657032103335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass6,661 miles (-155,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    6,661 miles
    Test number
    717761322349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass161,970 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    161,970 miles
    Test number
    179704911308
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail161,970 miles (+6,267)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,970 miles
    Test number
    399422411377
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • FailureNearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass155,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    155,703 miles
    Test number
    172887350375
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail155,703 miles (+7,894)8 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,703 miles
    Test number
    592495150307
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousNearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  20. Pass147,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    147,809 miles
    Test number
    741852759338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail147,809 miles (+10,593)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,809 miles
    Test number
    263462959356
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail137,216 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,216 miles
    Test number
    270297458376
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass137,216 miles (+11,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    137,216 miles
    Test number
    452147558313
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass125,925 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    125,925 miles
    Test number
    163229737358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn slightly

  25. Fail125,925 miles (+12,080)5 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,925 miles
    Test number
    173931137395
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn slightly

  26. Pass113,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    113,845 miles
    Test number
    331587846344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail113,845 miles (+14,538)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,845 miles
    Test number
    751767746323
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass99,307 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    99,307 miles
    Test number
    974087155336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail99,303 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,303 miles
    Test number
    804776355324
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T118 LLS

Does T118 LLS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T118 LLS is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T118 LLS?
The MOT on T118 LLS is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T118 LLS done?
T118 LLS was recorded at 109,401 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 509 miles a year.
Has T118 LLS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T118 LLS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T118 LLS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T118 LLS find?
T118 LLS passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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