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Land Rover Defender

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T137 TAAMOT history

T137 TAA is a silver diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
152,227 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T137 TAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T137 TAA was last recorded at 152,227 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,307 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,920 miles
Average per year
4,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,227 miles
  • 2025 – 148,307 miles
  • 2024 – 143,772 miles
  • 2023 – 139,694 miles
  • 2022 – 134,458 miles
  • 2021 – 129,250 miles
  • 2020 – 127,190 miles
  • 2019 – 122,414 miles
  • 2018 – 117,797 miles
  • 2017 – 113,223 miles
  • 2015 – 104,508 miles
  • 2014 – 100,564 miles
  • 2013 – 98,353 miles
  • 2012 – 94,119 miles
  • 2011 – 88,618 miles
  • 2010 – 84,105 miles
  • 2009 – 77,905 miles
  • 2008 – 72,430 miles
  • 2007 – 64,937 miles
  • 2006 – 57,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,227 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHas slight play in both front ball joints

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,227 miles (+3,920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    152,227 miles
    Test number
    763252541294
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHas slight play in both front ball joints
  2. Pass148,307 miles (+4,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,307 miles
    Test number
    508166912899
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass143,772 miles (+4,078)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    143,772 miles
    Test number
    544297380574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,694 miles (+5,236)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    139,694 miles
    Test number
    691827507720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,458 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,458 miles
    Test number
    365014086092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,250 miles (+2,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,250 miles
    Test number
    167165929761
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass127,190 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    127,190 miles
    Test number
    726901449710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,414 miles (+4,617)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,414 miles
    Test number
    435766424201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,797 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,797 miles
    Test number
    810541908646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,223 miles (+8,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    113,223 miles
    Test number
    245432799067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass104,508 miles (+3,944)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    104,508 miles
    Test number
    312416894703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,564 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    100,564 miles
    Test number
    755857794256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,552 miles (+2,199)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,552 miles
    Test number
    907208584283
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
  14. Pass98,353 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    98,353 miles
    Test number
    378705163109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  15. Fail98,350 miles (+4,231)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,350 miles
    Test number
    699405563191
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
  16. Pass94,119 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    785523442130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Fail94,115 miles (+5,497)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,115 miles
    Test number
    159773842127
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass88,618 miles (+4,513)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,618 miles
    Test number
    906889731146
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls damaged and starting to split
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded
    • NoteFreeplay in nearside rear hub assembly
    • NoteFreeplay in steering joints
    • NoteGeneral surface corrosion on chassis and framing
  19. Pass84,105 miles (+6,200)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    84,105 miles
    Test number
    872655340127
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs in very poor condition early replacement advised
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NotePlay in steering drag link arm
  20. Pass77,905 miles (+5,475)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,905 miles
    Test number
    182858049126
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs rusty and in poor condition
    • NoteFront diff oil leak
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
  21. Pass72,430 miles (+7,493)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    72,430 miles
    Test number
    252570778160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,937 miles (+7,897)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,937 miles
    Test number
    201106477143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    57,040 miles
    Test number
    404454776160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T137 TAA

Does T137 TAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T137 TAA is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T137 TAA?
The MOT on T137 TAA is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T137 TAA done?
T137 TAA was recorded at 152,227 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,800 miles a year.
Has T137 TAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T137 TAA has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on T137 TAA 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 T137 TAA find?
T137 TAA passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; has slight play in both front ball joints.

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