Land Rover Defender
Multi-colour · Diesel · 2011 · 2,401 cc
T16 TNGMOT history
T16 TNG is a multi-colour diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 27 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 77,718 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 77,718 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 11 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,764 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 TNG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,401 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 27 Oct 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 TNG was last recorded at 77,718 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 1,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Jun 2025: 75,919 miles, lower than 136,430 miles on 17 Mar 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 75,919 miles · 6 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,799 miles
- Average per year
- 1,764 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 77,718 miles
- 2025 – 75,919 miles
- 2023 – 136,430 miles
- 2022 – 133,521 miles
- 2021 – 131,388 miles
- 2020 – 129,053 miles
- 2019 – 129,029 miles
- 2018 – 115,112 miles
- 2017 – 100,667 miles
- 2016 – 83,139 miles
- 2015 – 71,427 miles
- 2014 – 57,228 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass77,718 miles
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
16 tests since 27 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass77,718 miles (+1,799)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 77,718 miles
- Test number
- 775352347272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,919 miles (-60,511)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 75,919 miles
- Test number
- 549324536030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,430 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 136,430 miles
- Test number
- 596546332832
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail136,427 miles (+2,906)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,427 miles
- Test number
- 208529740120
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play immediate drop arm ball joint off the steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn upper and lower (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% out of balance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass133,521 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 133,521 miles
- Test number
- 280594657028
- AdvisoryEvidence of diesel around o/s rear filter , but not dripping
- AdvisoryRear no plate deteriorating
Fail133,520 miles (+2,132)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,520 miles
- Test number
- 633008213271
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryEvidence of diesel around o/s rear filter , but not dripping
- AdvisoryRear no plate deteriorating
Pass131,388 miles (+2,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 131,388 miles
- Test number
- 915326159876
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass129,053 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 129,053 miles
- Test number
- 456225278920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s front swivels slightly weaping oil
- AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear drive shaft flanges slight wear on splines
Fail129,053 miles (+24)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,053 miles
- Test number
- 619437252074
- DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s rear link rods (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorShock absorbers has an excessively worn bush n/s and o/s rear (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail129,029 miles (+13,917)2 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,029 miles
- Test number
- 780497889545
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle heavily muded
Pass115,112 miles (+14,445)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 115,112 miles
- Test number
- 900197810447
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass100,667 miles (+17,528)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 100,667 miles
- Test number
- 167456220953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,139 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 83,139 miles
- Test number
- 342740397911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,139 miles (+11,712)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,139 miles
- Test number
- 434691111530
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass71,427 miles (+14,199)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 71,427 miles
- Test number
- 232717244312
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 57,228 miles
- Test number
- 857300404344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T16 TNG
- Does T16 TNG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 TNG is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 TNG?
- The MOT on T16 TNG is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 TNG done?
- T16 TNG was recorded at 77,718 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 1,764 miles a year.
- Has T16 TNG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 TNG has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T16 TNG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T16 TNG find?
- T16 TNG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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