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Land Rover Range Rover

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,497 cc

T135 MBCMOT history

T135 MBC is a blue diesel Land Rover Range Rover first used on 23 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 185,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Oct 2027
Mileage
185,786 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T135 MBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,497 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T135 MBC was last recorded at 185,786 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2005: 105,163 miles, lower than 108,161 miles on 21 Jul 2005.

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
185,773 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,786 miles
  • 2025 – 180,114 miles
  • 2024 – 177,331 miles
  • 2023 – 176,242 miles
  • 2022 – 174,642 miles
  • 2021 – 173,424 miles
  • 2019 – 171,000 miles
  • 2018 – 168,070 miles
  • 2017 – 165,115 miles
  • 2016 – 163,395 miles
  • 2015 – 161,236 miles
  • 2014 – 158,762 miles
  • 2013 – 156,842 miles
  • 2011 – 154,022 miles
  • 2010 – 152,054 miles
  • 2009 – 149,585 miles
  • 2008 – 141,867 miles
  • 2007 – 133,491 miles
  • 2006 – 121,273 miles
  • 2005 – 105,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,786 miles
  • Advisory- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Upper Oil leak, but not excessive - F/R diff's and transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Side steps corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Exhaust corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,786 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    185,786 miles
    Test number
    176426858434
    • Advisory- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Oil leak, but not excessive - F/R diff's and transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail185,773 miles (+5,659)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,773 miles
    Test number
    956237758686
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory- Chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Oil leak, but not excessive - F/R diff's and transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,114 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    180,114 miles
    Test number
    594088699880
    • Advisory- Suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive - Diffs (f/r) and transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail180,078 miles (+2,747)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,078 miles
    Test number
    364267512284
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Advisory- Suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive - Diffs (f/r) and transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass177,331 miles (+8)4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    177,331 miles
    Test number
    516142355246
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront axle corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension air bags perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front and rear diffs

  6. Fail177,323 miles (+1,081)4 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,323 miles
    Test number
    609032766601
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront axle corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension air bags perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak from front and rear diffs

  7. Pass176,242 miles (+1,600)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    176,242 miles
    Test number
    944155702069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront suspension air bags perished and cracking
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks from transmission

  8. Pass174,642 miles (+1,218)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    174,642 miles
    Test number
    992616363216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryInner sills corroded
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  9. Pass173,424 miles (+2,424)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    173,424 miles
    Test number
    135276329811
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded

  10. Pass171,000 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    171,000 miles
    Test number
    574218052336
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded on under side
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor

  11. Fail171,000 miles (+2,930)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,000 miles
    Test number
    635318367448
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisorySide steps corroded on under side
    • AdvisoryWindscreen washers poor

  12. Pass168,070 miles (+2,955)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    168,070 miles
    Test number
    338674925498
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
    • AdvisorySome corrosion to tow bar frame
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body steps corroded

  13. Pass165,115 miles (+1,720)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    165,115 miles
    Test number
    302898454160
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake flexi hose not correctly secured
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres close to wear markers
    • AdvisoryRear upper shock absorber mounts corroded
    • AdvisorySlight leak of oil from transfer box
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly

  14. Pass163,395 miles (+2,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    163,395 miles
    Test number
    519927720578
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail161,236 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,236 miles
    Test number
    848987885102
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteFront axle slight leak
    • NoteTransfer box slight leak

  16. Pass161,236 miles (+2,474)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    161,236 miles
    Test number
    877877285108
    • NoteFront axle slight leak
    • NoteTransfer box slight leak

  17. Pass158,762 miles (+9)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    158,762 miles
    Test number
    588192144187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS DETERIORATING
    • NoteOFFSIDE TYRE CRACKING ON INNER WALL
    • NoteOIL LEAK FRONT DIFF

  18. Fail158,753 miles (+1,911)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,753 miles
    Test number
    889721144105
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFRONT AND REAR EXHAUST CLAMPS DETERIORATING
    • NoteOFFSIDE TYRE CRACKING ON INNER WALL
    • NoteOIL LEAK FRONT DIFF

  19. Pass156,842 miles (+2,820)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    156,842 miles
    Test number
    127565633183
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass154,022 miles (+1,968)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    154,022 miles
    Test number
    249005501352
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass152,054 miles (+2,469)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    152,054 miles
    Test number
    724509290279
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHigh travel of handbrake lever
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass149,585 miles (+7,718)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    149,585 miles
    Test number
    543586189296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHigh handbrake travel
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass141,867 miles (+8,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    141,867 miles
    Test number
    244375958249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass133,491 miles (+12,218)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    133,491 miles
    Test number
    703114167299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass121,273 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    121,273 miles
    Test number
    400270926231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail121,001 miles (+15,838)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,001 miles
    Test number
    642920216244
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureTrailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass105,163 miles (-2,998)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    105,163 miles
    Test number
    880383305279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail108,161 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    451222305277
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about T135 MBC

Does T135 MBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T135 MBC is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T135 MBC?
The MOT on T135 MBC is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T135 MBC done?
T135 MBC was recorded at 185,786 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 3,660 miles a year.
Has T135 MBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T135 MBC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T135 MBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2005. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T135 MBC find?
T135 MBC passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: - chassis, suspension and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion; central upper oil leak, but not excessive - f/r diff's and transfer case.

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