Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc
T131 MBCMOT history
T131 MBC is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 6 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 79,318 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 79,318 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,301 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T131 MBC
- 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
- 6 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T131 MBC was last recorded at 79,318 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Dec 2013: 56,923 miles, lower than 550,779 miles on 21 Nov 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 78,568 miles · 11 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 750 miles
- Average per year
- 2,301 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 79,318 miles
- 2025 – 78,568 miles
- 2024 – 78,558 miles
- 2023 – 76,824 miles
- 2022 – 75,139 miles
- 2021 – 72,965 miles
- 2020 – 70,996 miles
- 2019 – 69,746 miles
- 2018 – 68,302 miles
- 2017 – 67,314 miles
- 2016 – 65,868 miles
- 2015 – 63,446 miles
- 2014 – 59,989 miles
- 2013 – 56,923 miles
- 2012 – 550,779 miles
- 2011 – 52,860 miles
- 2010 – 50,714 miles
- 2009 – 47,718 miles
- 2008 – 42,957 miles
- 2007 – 38,096 miles
- 2006 – 34,261 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass79,318 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass79,318 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 79,318 miles
- Test number
- 660012835779
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail79,318 miles (+750)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,318 miles
- Test number
- 730313131158
- MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass78,568 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 78,568 miles
- Test number
- 975791906957
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail78,558 miles (+1,734)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,558 miles
- Test number
- 667779589956
- DangerousNearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired out rigger corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired out rigger corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,824 miles (+1,685)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 76,824 miles
- Test number
- 556210209880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front body mount has corrosion but not in a prescribed area. structural strength still good.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,139 miles (+2,174)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 75,139 miles
- Test number
- 298251674932
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass72,965 miles (+1,969)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 72,965 miles
- Test number
- 678615040670
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass70,996 miles (+1,250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 70,996 miles
- Test number
- 188937324618
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease.
Pass69,746 miles (+1,444)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 69,746 miles
- Test number
- 815579878927
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass68,302 miles (+988)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 68,302 miles
- Test number
- 759293952438
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass67,314 miles (+1,446)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 67,314 miles
- Test number
- 820539621419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,868 miles (+2,422)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 65,868 miles
- Test number
- 449602354719
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,446 miles (+3,457)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 63,446 miles
- Test number
- 899418397411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,989 miles (+3,066)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 59,989 miles
- Test number
- 365736244370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,923 miles (-493,856)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 56,923 miles
- Test number
- 665384343372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass550,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 550,779 miles
- Test number
- 546726722373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail550,779 miles (+497,919)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 550,779 miles
- Test number
- 569486922315
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass52,860 miles (+2,146)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 52,860 miles
- Test number
- 216919021322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,714 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 50,714 miles
- Test number
- 463320450355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,714 miles (+2,996)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,714 miles
- Test number
- 404278440487
- FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass47,718 miles (+4,761)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 47,718 miles
- Test number
- 450505349490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,957 miles (+4,861)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 42,957 miles
- Test number
- 644975268175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,096 miles (+3,835)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 38,096 miles
- Test number
- 904486567186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 34,261 miles
- Test number
- 522347566125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T131 MBC
- Does T131 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T131 MBC is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T131 MBC?
- The MOT on T131 MBC is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T131 MBC done?
- T131 MBC was recorded at 79,318 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,301 miles a year.
- Has T131 MBC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T131 MBC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T131 MBC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T131 MBC find?
- T131 MBC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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