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Land Rover Defender

Red and White · Petrol · 1999 · 4,000 cc

T154 GBTMOT history

T154 GBT is a red and white petrol Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 142,976 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,976 km
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,021 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T154 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T154 GBT was last recorded at 142,976 km on 11 Aug 2026, 793 km more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,183 km · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
793 km
Average per year
1,021 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,976 km
  • 2025 – 142,183 km
  • 2023 – 141,711 km
  • 2022 – 139,635 km
  • 2017 – 133,720 km
  • 2016 – 132,211 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,976 km
  • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe rusty

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 slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,976 km (+793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,976 km
    Test number
    617447658862
    • AdvisoryExhaust tailpipe rusty

  2. Pass142,183 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,183 km
    Test number
    610715020798
    • AdvisoryRear of nearside side step bars corroded away
    • AdvisoryRear of offside side step bars corroded away

  3. Fail142,183 km (+472)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,183 km
    Test number
    772522925281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear of nearside side step bars corroded away
    • AdvisoryRear of offside side step bars corroded away

  4. Pass141,711 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,711 km
    Test number
    616253301805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings

  5. Fail141,711 km (+2,076)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,711 km
    Test number
    947271605627
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings

  6. Pass139,635 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    139,635 km
    Test number
    253556524735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    138,599 miles
    Test number
    686926451759
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    898355833156
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  9. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    399954945935
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSpeedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

  10. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    214698423805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  11. FailMileage not read3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    153279094444
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively damaged fouling axle on lock (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by ladder (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  12. Pass133,720 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    133,720 km
    Test number
    592710372020
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak from automatic transmission cooler
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak from from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak from gear box , rear crank seal area
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak from transfer box

  13. FailMileage not read2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    340278346517
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak from automatic transmission cooler
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak from from engine
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak from gear box , rear crank seal area
    • AdvisoryOil leak oil leak from transfer box

  14. Pass132,211 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,211 km
    Test number
    645463767365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,210 km6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,210 km
    Test number
    341042980135
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Questions about T154 GBT

Does T154 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T154 GBT is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T154 GBT?
The MOT on T154 GBT is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T154 GBT done?
T154 GBT was recorded at 142,976 km at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,021 km a year.
Has T154 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T154 GBT has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T154 GBT 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 T154 GBT find?
T154 GBT passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust tailpipe rusty.

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