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Green · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc

T121 TCHMOT history

T121 TCH is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 13 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
89,318 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 TCH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
13 Dec 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 TCH was last recorded at 89,318 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,065 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,253 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,065 miles
Average per year
5,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,318 miles
  • 2024 – 85,253 miles
  • 2023 – 81,959 miles
  • 2022 – 76,792 miles
  • 2021 – 71,291 miles
  • 2020 – 63,806 miles
  • 2019 – 57,285 miles
  • 2018 – 52,083 miles
  • 2017 – 47,431 miles
  • 2016 – 40,818 miles
  • 2014 – 26,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

17 tests since 8 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    213433822066
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,318 miles (+4,065)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,318 miles
    Test number
    722196274741
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,253 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,253 miles
    Test number
    242933693245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail85,226 miles (+3,267)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,226 miles
    Test number
    419880770813
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,959 miles (+5,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,959 miles
    Test number
    992609649961
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass76,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,792 miles
    Test number
    417929655808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,791 miles (+5,500)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,791 miles
    Test number
    152704549874
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    632446551486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail71,289 miles (+7,483)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,289 miles
    Test number
    795046599253
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,806 miles (+6,521)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    63,806 miles
    Test number
    675177646913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass57,285 miles (+5,202)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,285 miles
    Test number
    749925839594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass52,083 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,083 miles
    Test number
    636323533448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,431 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,431 miles
    Test number
    492829879192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,818 miles
    Test number
    543801590087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,818 miles (+14,603)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,818 miles
    Test number
    538110118622
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass26,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,215 miles
    Test number
    149362644337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,215 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,215 miles
    Test number
    385362744310
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about T121 TCH

Does T121 TCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 TCH is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 TCH?
The MOT on T121 TCH is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 TCH done?
T121 TCH was recorded at 89,318 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,766 miles a year.
Has T121 TCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 TCH has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T121 TCH 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 T121 TCH find?
T121 TCH passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 31%.

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