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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T138 DWLMOT history

T138 DWL is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 15 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 58,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,930 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T138 DWL
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
15 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T138 DWL was last recorded at 58,930 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
57,639 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,291 miles
Average per year
975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,930 miles
  • 2025 – 57,639 miles
  • 2024 – 55,783 miles
  • 2023 – 54,234 miles
  • 2022 – 52,865 miles
  • 2021 – 50,660 miles
  • 2020 – 47,273 miles
  • 2019 – 46,937 miles
  • 2017 – 46,496 miles
  • 2016 – 46,299 miles
  • 2015 – 46,039 miles
  • 2014 – 45,571 miles
  • 2013 – 44,766 miles
  • 2012 – 43,758 miles
  • 2011 – 43,310 miles
  • 2009 – 42,341 miles
  • 2008 – 40,721 miles
  • 2006 – 39,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,930 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,930 miles (+1,291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,930 miles
    Test number
    401643859505
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass57,639 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,639 miles
    Test number
    812562899112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,783 miles (+1,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,783 miles
    Test number
    196035658867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,234 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    54,234 miles
    Test number
    510233198657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,865 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,865 miles
    Test number
    198125368849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,660 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    50,660 miles
    Test number
    124697506820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,273 miles (+336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    748741932494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass46,937 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    46,937 miles
    Test number
    124492331481
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  9. Fail46,937 miles (+441)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,937 miles
    Test number
    893068519906
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Pass46,496 miles (+197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    269046084784
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass46,299 miles (+260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    378860999405
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Pass46,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,039 miles
    Test number
    245181675137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail46,039 miles (+468)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,039 miles
    Test number
    488641275144
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass45,571 miles (+805)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    45,571 miles
    Test number
    467114874121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,766 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    44,766 miles
    Test number
    125470533457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,758 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,758 miles
    Test number
    647236222099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,310 miles (+969)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    43,310 miles
    Test number
    667860911066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,341 miles (+598)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    110544669385
    • NoteNearside washer jet not working; handbrake needs adjusting ;slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint;

  19. Pass41,743 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,743 miles
    Test number
    814357509039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,721 miles (+963)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,721 miles
    Test number
    242379408076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    39,758 miles
    Test number
    860354456391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T138 DWL

Does T138 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T138 DWL is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T138 DWL?
The MOT on T138 DWL is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T138 DWL done?
T138 DWL was recorded at 58,930 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 975 miles a year.
Has T138 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T138 DWL has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T138 DWL 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 T138 DWL find?
T138 DWL passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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