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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

T13 ABLMOT history

T13 ABL is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 88,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,765 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 ABL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 ABL was last recorded at 88,765 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,701 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,064 miles
Average per year
4,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,765 miles
  • 2025 – 87,701 miles
  • 2024 – 83,952 miles
  • 2023 – 80,009 miles
  • 2022 – 76,886 miles
  • 2021 – 74,440 miles
  • 2020 – 73,056 miles
  • 2019 – 69,680 miles
  • 2018 – 66,511 miles
  • 2017 – 61,211 miles
  • 2016 – 57,951 miles
  • 2015 – 54,212 miles
  • 2014 – 50,775 miles
  • 2013 – 46,373 miles
  • 2011 – 44,220 miles
  • 2010 – 39,090 miles
  • 2009 – 29,083 miles
  • 2008 – 18,106 miles
  • 2007 – 13,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,765 miles
  • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,765 miles (+1,064)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,765 miles
    Test number
    554094214628
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass87,701 miles (+3,749)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    87,701 miles
    Test number
    809054145772
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass83,952 miles (+3,943)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    83,952 miles
    Test number
    251376734431
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced X member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass80,009 miles (+3,123)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    80,009 miles
    Test number
    719018325998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,886 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    76,886 miles
    Test number
    250718872646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,440 miles (+1,384)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,440 miles
    Test number
    432151670096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,056 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    73,056 miles
    Test number
    823699286153
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail73,056 miles (+3,376)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,056 miles
    Test number
    432278955944
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass69,680 miles (+3,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    69,680 miles
    Test number
    875047868476
    • AdvisoryDiff leak.
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass66,511 miles (+5,300)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    66,511 miles
    Test number
    266969661922
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  11. Pass61,211 miles (+3,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    61,211 miles
    Test number
    650855872352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass57,951 miles (+3,739)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,951 miles
    Test number
    925236734326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,212 miles (+3,437)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    54,212 miles
    Test number
    949935415078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,775 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    50,775 miles
    Test number
    216813404078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,373 miles (+2,153)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    46,373 miles
    Test number
    419612103036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,220 miles (+2,179)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,220 miles
    Test number
    787506941340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,041 miles (+2,951)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,041 miles
    Test number
    957495101074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass39,090 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,090 miles
    Test number
    244416450259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail29,083 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,083 miles
    Test number
    392328839300
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass29,083 miles (+10,977)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    29,083 miles
    Test number
    902348439303
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass18,106 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,106 miles
    Test number
    353116638347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,473 miles
    Test number
    982061647326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 ABL

Does T13 ABL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 ABL is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T13 ABL?
The MOT on T13 ABL is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 ABL done?
T13 ABL was recorded at 88,765 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,142 miles a year.
Has T13 ABL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 ABL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on T13 ABL 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 T13 ABL find?
T13 ABL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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