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Land Rover Defender

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,492 cc

T128 MOBMOT history

T128 MOB is a white diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 14 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 177,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
177,276 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T128 MOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T128 MOB was last recorded at 177,276 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 May 2007: 86,331 miles, lower than 788,375 miles on 8 May 2006.
  • 23 Mar 2022: 175,606 miles, lower than 183,869 miles on 10 Mar 2021.

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
176,924 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,276 miles
  • 2024 – 176,924 miles
  • 2023 – 176,432 miles
  • 2022 – 175,606 miles
  • 2021 – 183,869 miles
  • 2020 – 171,798 miles
  • 2019 – 167,649 miles
  • 2018 – 163,474 miles
  • 2017 – 155,534 miles
  • 2016 – 149,915 miles
  • 2015 – 145,501 miles
  • 2014 – 135,335 miles
  • 2013 – 129,226 miles
  • 2012 – 121,174 miles
  • 2010 – 108,367 miles
  • 2009 – 102,446 miles
  • 2008 – 96,964 miles
  • 2007 – 86,331 miles
  • 2006 – 788,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,276 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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,276 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    177,276 miles
    Test number
    788631420360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,924 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,924 miles
    Test number
    699123108443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,432 miles (+826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    176,432 miles
    Test number
    661751787877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    175,606 miles
    Test number
    209058469296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail175,606 miles (-8,263)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,606 miles
    Test number
    579249584748
    • MajorSteering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass183,869 miles (+12,071)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    183,869 miles
    Test number
    733472636498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass171,798 miles (+4,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    171,798 miles
    Test number
    713903312661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass167,649 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    167,649 miles
    Test number
    535421107167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail167,645 miles (+4,171)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,645 miles
    Test number
    811262871158
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass163,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    163,474 miles
    Test number
    160588724209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail163,474 miles (+7,940)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,474 miles
    Test number
    717231422553
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass155,534 miles (+5,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    155,534 miles
    Test number
    499215141741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass149,915 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    149,915 miles
    Test number
    116727936505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail149,915 miles (+4,414)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,915 miles
    Test number
    390913811386
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass145,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    145,501 miles
    Test number
    297444465016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail145,501 miles (+10,166)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,501 miles
    Test number
    788313965020
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass135,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    135,335 miles
    Test number
    189345964472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,335 miles (+6,109)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,335 miles
    Test number
    507638454040
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail129,226 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,226 miles
    Test number
    168756043040
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

  20. Pass129,226 miles (+8,052)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    129,226 miles
    Test number
    586806443000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass121,174 miles (+12,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    121,174 miles
    Test number
    556514942076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  22. Pass108,367 miles (+17)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    108,367 miles
    Test number
    340388670232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail108,350 miles (+5,904)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,350 miles
    Test number
    324887970206
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass102,446 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    713638519166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass96,964 miles (+10,633)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    96,964 miles
    Test number
    604191928189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass86,331 miles (-702,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    86,331 miles
    Test number
    294284527186
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass788,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    788,375 miles
    Test number
    851118826189
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T128 MOB

Does T128 MOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T128 MOB is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T128 MOB?
The MOT on T128 MOB is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T128 MOB done?
T128 MOB was recorded at 177,276 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025.
Has T128 MOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T128 MOB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T128 MOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 4 May 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T128 MOB find?
T128 MOB passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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