
Land Rover Defender
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
T15 HPWMOT history
T15 HPW is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 184,357 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 184,357 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,413 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T15 HPW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T15 HPW was last recorded at 184,357 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 184,140 miles · 3 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 217 miles
- Average per year
- 7,413 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 184,357 miles
- 2024 – 184,140 miles
- 2023 – 183,459 miles
- 2021 – 180,288 miles
- 2020 – 175,197 miles
- 2019 – 164,665 miles
- 2017 – 148,825 miles
- 2015 – 135,239 miles
- 2014 – 123,337 miles
- 2012 – 104,860 miles
- 2011 – 92,436 miles
- 2010 – 67,105 miles
- 2008 – 56,917 miles
- 2007 – 48,949 miles
- 2006 – 42,185 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Coil spring corroded All Springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
30 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass184,357 miles (+217)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 184,357 miles
- Test number
- 236960357557
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,140 miles (+681)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 184,140 miles
- Test number
- 542894708272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,459 miles (+3,171)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 183,459 miles
- Test number
- 713373060277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,288 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 180,288 miles
- Test number
- 165736892249
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers & Passenger buckle (7.1.2 (d))
Fail180,286 miles (+5,089)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,286 miles
- Test number
- 342869455275
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers & Passenger buckle (7.1.2 (d))
Pass175,197 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 175,197 miles
- Test number
- 438724790321
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel ball and seals in poor condition
Fail175,195 miles (+10,530)12 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,195 miles
- Test number
- 915193418629
- MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front axle swivel ball and seals in poor condition
Pass164,665 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 164,665 miles
- Test number
- 476952707005
- AdvisoryBoth front tractor joint seals weeping
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail164,665 miles (+7,124)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,665 miles
- Test number
- 893326713794
- DangerousTrack rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment steering drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning PAS pump (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tractor joint seals weeping
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass157,541 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 157,541 miles
- Test number
- 242860613444
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail157,537 miles (+8,712)3 dangerous13 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,537 miles
- Test number
- 894925122136
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on a join by footwell under bonnet (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front pedal box being obstructed by cover
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member corroded 30 cm of tow bar and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where metal brake pipe meets flexi hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded where metal brake pipe meets flexi hose in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where metal brake pipe meets flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where metal pipe meets flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced showing white light (4.5.4 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub swivel leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front hub swivel leaking
- AdvisoryClutch retaining spring not attached
Pass148,825 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 148,825 miles
- Test number
- 836841819581
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront tractor joint seal deteriorated badly
Fail148,785 miles (+5,438)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,785 miles
- Test number
- 120110903647
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront tractor joint seal deteriorated badly
Pass143,347 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 143,347 miles
- Test number
- 428597898873
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers corroded
Fail143,347 miles (+8,108)2 repaired13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,347 miles
- Test number
- 153856310660
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear chassis slightly corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust hangers corroded
Pass135,239 miles (+40)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 135,239 miles
- Test number
- 342549749966
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting down on tread depth @ 3mm
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in all anti-roll bar 'D' bushes
Fail135,199 miles (+11,862)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,199 miles
- Test number
- 537423287269
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust mounting bracket broken (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm off steering damper (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting down on tread depth @ 3mm
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in all anti-roll bar 'D' bushes
Pass123,337 miles (+7)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 123,337 miles
- Test number
- 367263954391
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNS & OS front radius arms both bushes have slight play
- NoteOS rear indicator lamp slightly cracked
- NoteRear chassis valance has slight play
Fail123,330 miles (+7,549)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,330 miles
- Test number
- 517549644313
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNS & OS front radius arms both bushes have slight play
- NoteOS rear indicator lamp slightly cracked
- NoteRear chassis valance has slight play
Pass115,781 miles (+5)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 115,781 miles
- Test number
- 325970714060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteRear chassis rusty
Fail115,776 miles (+10,916)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,776 miles
- Test number
- 589142304075
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteRear chassis rusty
Pass104,860 miles (+12,424)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 104,860 miles
- Test number
- 388242452394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteSigns of corrosion in rear chassis/valance
Pass92,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 92,436 miles
- Test number
- 419109941345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,436 miles (+15,455)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,436 miles
- Test number
- 808369641382
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass76,981 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 76,981 miles
- Test number
- 999096901006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,981 miles (+9,876)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,981 miles
- Test number
- 757885001065
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass67,105 miles (+10,188)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 67,105 miles
- Test number
- 793045900096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,917 miles (+7,968)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 56,917 miles
- Test number
- 210468808377
- NoteOil leak
Pass48,949 miles (+6,764)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 48,949 miles
- Test number
- 144960217383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,185 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 42,185 miles
- Test number
- 854587906385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T15 HPW
- Does T15 HPW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 HPW is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T15 HPW?
- The MOT on T15 HPW is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T15 HPW done?
- T15 HPW was recorded at 184,357 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,413 miles a year.
- Has T15 HPW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T15 HPW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on T15 HPW 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 T15 HPW find?
- T15 HPW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.