Land Rover Defender
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,402 cc
T16 TPBMOT history
T16 TPB is a grey diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 31 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,838 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 111,838 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T16 TPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,402 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T16 TPB was last recorded at 111,838 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,838 miles · 30 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,838 miles
- 2025 – 110,209 miles
- 2024 – 107,444 miles
- 2023 – 103,902 miles
- 2022 – 100,058 miles
- 2020 – 88,056 miles
- 2019 – 79,397 miles
- 2018 – 72,917 miles
- 2017 – 58,855 miles
- 2016 – 45,201 miles
- 2015 – 37,779 miles
- 2014 – 29,754 miles
- 2013 – 27,890 miles
- 2012 – 24,010 miles
- 2011 – 20,132 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,838 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Steering box leaking oil
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,838 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 111,838 miles
- Test number
- 866724544486
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail111,838 miles (+1,629)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,838 miles
- Test number
- 454313110066
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass110,209 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 110,209 miles
- Test number
- 914045874248
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering shock has slight play
Fail110,209 miles (+2,765)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,209 miles
- Test number
- 357760103046
- DangerousFront Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front hub seal leaking
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering shock has slight play
Pass107,444 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 107,444 miles
- Test number
- 564041748100
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail107,444 miles (+3,542)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,444 miles
- Test number
- 366666726200
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn leaking (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,902 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 103,902 miles
- Test number
- 198527323169
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail103,900 miles (+3,842)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,900 miles
- Test number
- 340371417710
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,058 miles (+99)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 100,058 miles
- Test number
- 945564450091
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail99,959 miles (+11,903)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,959 miles
- Test number
- 878487760500
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Benefit of the doubt given. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass88,056 miles (+8,659)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 88,056 miles
- Test number
- 661763209697
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,397 miles (+6,480)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 79,397 miles
- Test number
- 954614214297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,917 miles (+2,630)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 72,917 miles
- Test number
- 844256511958
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from front axle.
Pass70,287 miles (+36)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 70,287 miles
- Test number
- 126382948621
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
Fail70,251 miles (+11,396)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,251 miles
- Test number
- 256786236625
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front daytime running light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryHigh level stop light not working
Pass58,855 miles (+13,654)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 58,855 miles
- Test number
- 123302518300
- AdvisoryCentral Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass45,201 miles (+7,422)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 45,201 miles
- Test number
- 261229355065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,779 miles (+8,025)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 37,779 miles
- Test number
- 998633005269
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass29,754 miles (+1,864)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 29,754 miles
- Test number
- 938303714220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,890 miles (+3,880)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 27,890 miles
- Test number
- 856019993125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,010 miles (+3,878)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 24,010 miles
- Test number
- 569308532191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,132 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 20,132 miles
- Test number
- 388128611110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T16 TPB
- Does T16 TPB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 TPB is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T16 TPB?
- The MOT on T16 TPB is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T16 TPB done?
- T16 TPB was recorded at 111,838 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 6,010 miles a year.
- Has T16 TPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T16 TPB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on T16 TPB 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 TPB find?
- T16 TPB passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.
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