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Land Rover Defender

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

T13 ROVMOT history

T13 ROV is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,490 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
131,490 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 ROV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T13 ROV was last recorded at 131,490 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,489 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,490 miles
  • 2024 – 128,613 miles
  • 2023 – 127,881 miles
  • 2022 – 126,229 miles
  • 2021 – 122,570 miles
  • 2020 – 116,194 miles
  • 2019 – 114,334 miles
  • 2018 – 110,679 miles
  • 2017 – 108,815 miles
  • 2016 – 107,765 miles
  • 2015 – 106,986 miles
  • 2014 – 104,149 miles
  • 2013 – 98,300 miles
  • 2011 – 91,697 miles
  • 2009 – 81,301 miles
  • 2008 – 77,892 miles
  • 2007 – 74,862 miles
  • 2006 – 71,384 miles
  • 2005 – 67,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,490 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Drivers seat back is slightly damaged/twisted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,490 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    131,490 miles
    Test number
    691615454661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Fail131,489 miles (+2,876)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,489 miles
    Test number
    360518674022
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering locking device ineffective locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. Pass128,613 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,613 miles
    Test number
    490221241641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,881 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    127,881 miles
    Test number
    574080490375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass126,229 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,229 miles
    Test number
    503368643695
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass122,570 miles (+6,376)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    122,570 miles
    Test number
    972852243280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass116,194 miles (+1,860)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,194 miles
    Test number
    614352227422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,334 miles (+3,655)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,334 miles
    Test number
    499779349818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass110,679 miles (+1,864)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,679 miles
    Test number
    430541804368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,815 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,815 miles
    Test number
    493630115804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs becoming pitted
    • AdvisoryBoth rear door shuts below seatbelt mount points have slight corrosion
  11. Fail108,814 miles (+1,049)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,814 miles
    Test number
    571863354244
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on front caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear door shuts, below rear seatbelt mount points ahve slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs becoming pitted/corroded
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads becoming worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs becoming pitted/corroded
  12. Pass107,765 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,765 miles
    Test number
    355881568573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat back is slightly damaged/twisted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs/pads are becoming pitted/worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs have surface corrosion
  13. Fail107,762 miles (+776)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,762 miles
    Test number
    882048628675
    • FailureCentre Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat back is slightly damaged/twisted
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs/pads are becoming pitted/worn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs have surface corrosion
  14. Pass106,986 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    106,986 miles
    Test number
    908503945054
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll brake discs/pads becoming pitted/worn
  15. Fail106,986 miles (+2,837)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,986 miles
    Test number
    745011945068
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll brake discs/pads becoming pitted/worn
  16. Pass104,149 miles (+5,849)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    436748044024
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass98,300 miles (+6,603)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    98,300 miles
    Test number
    797409523062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,697 miles (+4,201)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    91,697 miles
    Test number
    287637541357
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass87,496 miles (+6,195)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,496 miles
    Test number
    135214411486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,301 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    124024129339
    • NoteOil leaking from engine gear box and transfer box
  21. Fail81,301 miles (+3,409)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,301 miles
    Test number
    412880129335
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leaking from engine gear box and transfer box
    • NoteRear tyres are perrished
  22. Pass77,892 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,892 miles
    Test number
    714109238359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,888 miles (+3,026)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,888 miles
    Test number
    552742728383
    • DangerousRear propshaft is loose
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  24. Pass74,862 miles (+3,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,862 miles
    Test number
    590277517339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass71,384 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    71,384 miles
    Test number
    444605606494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,810 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    67,810 miles
    Test number
    484319825323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass67,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    67,782 miles
    Test number
    301005945269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 ROV

Does T13 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T13 ROV is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T13 ROV?
The MOT on T13 ROV is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T13 ROV done?
T13 ROV was recorded at 131,490 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,140 miles a year.
Has T13 ROV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 ROV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T13 ROV 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 ROV find?
T13 ROV passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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