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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T123 REKMOT history

T123 REK is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 8 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 104,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
104,330 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 REK
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
8 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T123 REK was last recorded at 104,330 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2009: 76,200 miles, lower than 691,269 miles on 4 Sept 2008.
  • 5 Apr 2011: 82,678 miles, lower than 82,687 miles on 31 Mar 2011.

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
104,316 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
2,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,330 miles
  • 2024 – 103,579 miles
  • 2023 – 103,325 miles
  • 2022 – 102,464 miles
  • 2021 – 101,596 miles
  • 2019 – 100,325 miles
  • 2018 – 98,980 miles
  • 2017 – 98,223 miles
  • 2016 – 97,377 miles
  • 2015 – 96,401 miles
  • 2013 – 94,785 miles
  • 2012 – 92,005 miles
  • 2011 – 82,678 miles
  • 2009 – 76,200 miles
  • 2008 – 691,269 miles
  • 2007 – 61,004 miles
  • 2006 – 51,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,330 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front out rigger corroded, not considered excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner chassis leg corroded, not considered excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • NSR BUMP STOP MISSING

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Chassis showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CENTRAL CHASSIS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,330 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,330 miles
    Test number
    464553169506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front out rigger corroded, not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner chassis leg corroded, not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,316 miles (+737)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,316 miles
    Test number
    835267932722
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear-most (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pressure regulator (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front out rigger corroded, not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner chassis leg corroded, not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,579 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    103,579 miles
    Test number
    987394788218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,325 miles (+861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    103,325 miles
    Test number
    861523681482
    • AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass102,464 miles (+868)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,464 miles
    Test number
    380403112086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,596 miles (+1,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,596 miles
    Test number
    136032380840
    • AdvisoryChassis showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

  7. Pass100,325 miles (+1,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,325 miles
    Test number
    850504876515
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside Chassis rail. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass98,980 miles (+79)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,980 miles
    Test number
    432543774874
    • AdvisoryNSR BUMP STOP MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CENTRAL CHASSIS (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive AROUND HANDBRAKE DRUM - ADVISE INVESTIGATION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail98,901 miles (+85)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,901 miles
    Test number
    713001505194
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY ON INSIDE OF LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR BUMP STOP MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CENTRAL CHASSIS (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive AROUND HANDBRAKE DRUM - ADVISE INVESTIGATION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail98,816 miles (+593)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,816 miles
    Test number
    696245340252
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. ADJUSTER NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective CLOUDY ON INSIDE OF LENS (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSR BUMP STOP MISSING
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass98,223 miles (+846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    98,223 miles
    Test number
    977121304305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear of engine

  12. Pass97,377 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    436887672245
    • AdvisoryDriver seatbelt stalk cover missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  13. Fail97,377 miles (+14)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,377 miles
    Test number
    729190550138
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryDriver seatbelt stalk cover missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail97,363 miles (+962)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,363 miles
    Test number
    499106861695
    • FailureCentre Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryDriver seat belt stalk cover missing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass96,401 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    505544665064
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail96,401 miles (+1,616)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,401 miles
    Test number
    137904065058
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass94,785 miles (+2,780)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,785 miles
    Test number
    388063923310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCover missing from driver seat belt stalk.

  18. Pass92,005 miles (+3,339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,005 miles
    Test number
    408116822365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,666 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    88,666 miles
    Test number
    278221532149
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  20. Fail88,666 miles (+5,988)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,666 miles
    Test number
    668221932100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  21. Pass82,678 miles (-9)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    82,678 miles
    Test number
    375075291076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail82,687 miles (+6,487)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,687 miles
    Test number
    796210691012
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  23. Pass76,200 miles (-615,069)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    76,200 miles
    Test number
    783423059311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass691,269 miles (+630,265)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    691,269 miles
    Test number
    502258948201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,004 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    61,004 miles
    Test number
    122222737361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,999 miles (+9,289)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,999 miles
    Test number
    192757027330
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass51,710 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,710 miles
    Test number
    481627006499
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake lever travels a bit far

  28. Fail51,710 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,710 miles
    Test number
    662697106328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake lever travels a bit far

Questions about T123 REK

Does T123 REK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T123 REK expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T123 REK?
The MOT on T123 REK expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T123 REK done?
T123 REK was recorded at 104,330 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 2,869 miles a year.
Has T123 REK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 REK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T123 REK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T123 REK find?
T123 REK passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 4 more.

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