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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,401 cc

T14 DCWMOT history

T14 DCW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 17 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 77,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
77,580 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T14 DCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T14 DCW was last recorded at 77,580 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 7,642 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,938 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,642 miles
Average per year
4,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,580 miles
  • 2025 – 69,938 miles
  • 2024 – 63,926 miles
  • 2023 – 56,301 miles
  • 2022 – 51,649 miles
  • 2021 – 45,838 miles
  • 2020 – 45,779 miles
  • 2019 – 43,339 miles
  • 2017 – 38,068 miles
  • 2016 – 33,344 miles
  • 2014 – 27,093 miles
  • 2013 – 21,074 miles
  • 2011 – 15,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,580 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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 Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    77,580 miles
    Test number
    517229111973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail77,580 miles (+7,642)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,580 miles
    Test number
    113474636434
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass69,938 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    816506929011
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,938 miles (+6,012)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,938 miles
    Test number
    624538970785
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play to steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass63,926 miles (+7,625)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    63,926 miles
    Test number
    670846333169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass56,301 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,301 miles
    Test number
    160230014407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail56,300 miles (+4,651)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,300 miles
    Test number
    853665828168
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top and bottom (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass51,649 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    51,649 miles
    Test number
    418534412680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail51,649 miles (+5,811)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,649 miles
    Test number
    559129713712
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass45,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    45,838 miles
    Test number
    265084239687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,838 miles (+59)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,838 miles
    Test number
    668805503823
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass45,779 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    45,779 miles
    Test number
    271837769480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail45,717 miles (+2,378)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,717 miles
    Test number
    302627452528
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system x2 along chassis (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded x2 along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass43,339 miles (+5,271)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    623842551624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,068 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    757140352950
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface rust

  16. Fail38,046 miles (+4,702)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,046 miles
    Test number
    401085199267
    • FailureFront Body has a projection caused by corrosion side steps BOTH SIDES (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface rust

  17. Pass33,344 miles (+6,251)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    33,344 miles
    Test number
    515432387998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  18. Pass27,093 miles (+6,019)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    27,093 miles
    Test number
    459594814399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,074 miles (+5,469)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    21,074 miles
    Test number
    237385733179
    • NoteSlight play in steering drop arm ball joint

  20. Pass15,605 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    15,605 miles
    Test number
    789756121323
    • NoteRear brake pads look low advise strip & check

Questions about T14 DCW

Does T14 DCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T14 DCW is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T14 DCW?
The MOT on T14 DCW is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T14 DCW done?
T14 DCW was recorded at 77,580 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,386 miles a year.
Has T14 DCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T14 DCW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T14 DCW 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 T14 DCW find?
T14 DCW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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