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Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

T16 AGRMOT history

T16 AGR is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 22 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,029 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 AGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 AGR was last recorded at 145,029 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,382 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
647 miles
Average per year
4,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,029 miles
  • 2025 – 144,382 miles
  • 2024 – 143,286 miles
  • 2023 – 139,296 miles
  • 2022 – 136,445 miles
  • 2021 – 131,924 miles
  • 2020 – 123,702 miles
  • 2019 – 123,080 miles
  • 2014 – 122,666 miles
  • 2013 – 120,031 miles
  • 2012 – 113,605 miles
  • 2010 – 98,890 miles
  • 2009 – 91,252 miles
  • 2008 – 81,943 miles
  • 2007 – 74,257 miles
  • 2006 – 57,536 miles
  • 2005 – 41,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,029 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 Wheels

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.

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,029 miles (+647)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,029 miles
    Test number
    922161052985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & Slightly Noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 Wheels
  2. Pass144,382 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    144,382 miles
    Test number
    848163192855
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Wheels (5.2.3 (f))
  3. Fail144,382 miles (+1,096)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,382 miles
    Test number
    536438351679
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All Wheels (5.2.3 (f))
  4. Pass143,286 miles (+3,990)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    143,286 miles
    Test number
    970252959417
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels
  5. Pass139,296 miles (+2,851)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,296 miles
    Test number
    242545798833
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
  6. Pass136,445 miles (+4,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,445 miles
    Test number
    991067120618
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
  7. Pass131,924 miles (+8,222)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,924 miles
    Test number
    773867593799
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
  8. Pass123,702 miles (+622)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    123,702 miles
    Test number
    987674022142
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x3 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play first off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along chassis (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass123,080 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    123,080 miles
    Test number
    317120127477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,666 miles (+2,635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    122,666 miles
    Test number
    368165294264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    120,031 miles
    Test number
    417674203358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail120,031 miles (+6,426)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,031 miles
    Test number
    177253303386
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass113,605 miles (+14,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,605 miles
    Test number
    636127292217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  14. Pass98,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    98,890 miles
    Test number
    544072720300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,890 miles (+7,638)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,890 miles
    Test number
    294480020346
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  16. Pass91,252 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    551193609339
    • NoteAdvise engine oil leak
  17. Fail91,252 miles (+9,309)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,252 miles
    Test number
    120702809355
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAdvise engine oil leak
  18. Pass81,943 miles (+7,686)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,943 miles
    Test number
    490503028492
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in suspension/drive shaft ball soket and leaking oil
  19. Pass74,257 miles (+16,721)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,257 miles
    Test number
    474394627479
    • NotePlay in n s f steering knuckle ball joint play in o s f drag link
  20. Pass57,536 miles (+15,590)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,536 miles
    Test number
    853864526355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,946 miles
    Test number
    231365325343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 AGR

Does T16 AGR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 AGR is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 AGR?
The MOT on T16 AGR is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 AGR done?
T16 AGR was recorded at 145,029 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,964 miles a year.
Has T16 AGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 AGR has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T16 AGR 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 T16 AGR find?
T16 AGR passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play & slightly noisy; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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